This qualification reflects the role of a skilled operator working with civil construction plant, who applies a broad range of skills in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge.

It is ideal for workers in the civil construction industries, such as those working on road gangs, ground maintenance, construction preparation and pre-construction preparation for works.

Funding for this qualification is available through User Choice for workers employed as apprentice Plant Operators. Funding is also available to eligible participants through CSQ Skills and Gap Training Program. Contact AIT office for more details. 

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

Total number of units = 20

15 core units plus

5 elective units, of which:

• at least one (1) must be chosen from Group A
• at least two (2) must be chosen from Group B
• no more than two (2) may be chosen from Group
• no more than one (1) may be chosen from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

OR

• at least two (2) must be chosen from Group A
• a further three (3) may be chosen from Group A, B, or C
• no more than one (1) may be chosen from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.



All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect current occupational and learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level.

Electives Group A

• RIIMPO318F Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations
• RIIMPO319E Conduct backhoe/loader operations
• RIIMPO320F Conduct civil construction excavator operations
• RIIMPO321F Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations
• RIIMPO322D Conduct civil construction tracked front end loader operations
• RIIMPO323E Conduct civil construction dozer operations
• RIIMPO324F Conduct civil construction grader operations
• RIIMPO337E Conduct articulated truck operations
• RIIMPO338E Conduct rigid haul truck operations

Electives Group B

• RIIHAN309F Conduct telescopic materials handler operations
• RIIHAN311F Conduct operations with integrated tool carrierRIIMPO315D Conduct tractor operations
• RIIMPO315E Conduct tractor operations
• RIIMPO316E Conduct self-propelled compactor operations
• RIIMPO317F Conduct roller operations
• RIIMPO326E Conduct water vehicle operations
• RIIMPO336E Conduct belly dump truck operations
• RIIVEH304E Conduct tip truck operations

Electives Group C

• CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform dogging (must be at least 18 years old)
• CPCCLSF2001A Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level (must be at least 18 years old)
• HLTAID003 Provide first aid
• RIICCM204E Place and fix reinforcement materials
• RIICCM209E Carry out concrete work
• RIICCM210E Install trench support
• RIICCM211E Construct and dismantle fences and gates
• RIICRC201E Repair potholes
• RIICRC208E Lay pipes
• RIIHAN208E Perform dogging
• RIIHAN211E Conduct basic scaffolding operations
• RIIHAN301E Operate elevating work platform
• RIIHAN308F Load and unload plant
• RIIWHS205E Control traffic with stop-slow bat
• RIIQUA201E Maintain and monitor site quality standards
• RIIRIS201E Conduct local risk control
• RIIRIS202E Respond to site based spills
• RIISAM205E Cut, weld and bend materials
• RIISAM213E Position and set up mobile lighting
• RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces
• RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights
• TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) (must be at least 18 years old)
• TLILIC0008 Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity) (must be at least 18 years old)