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Certificate III in Civil Construction (General) Course Code RII30920 Traineeship

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Duration
  • Full Time
  • 4 years
Delivery
  • On Campus
  • Workplace
Intakes
Campus
  • Drummond St Chadstone
  • Moorabbin

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Course Overview

The RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction prepares you for careers on major infrastructure and civil construction projects. You’ll develop practical skills in mobile plant operations, earthworks, traffic control and dogging, using industry equipment at Holmesglen’s Drummond Street training facility. Delivered by experienced trainers, this hands-on course combines classroom learning with real-world industry practices. You’ll learn to operate machinery such as excavators and skid steers, work safely on construction sites, and gain the job-ready skills needed for roles across the growing civil construction sector.

Career Opportunities

  • Labourer
  • Plant Operator
  • Leading Hand
  • Site Supervisor

Pathway to further studies

  • RII30920 c- Tunnelling construction
  • RII40820 Certificate IV in Civil Construction Design
  • RII40720 Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision

Studying the Certificate III in Civil Construction (General) at Holmesglen

Studying at Holmesglen combines practical training, industry knowledge and strong support from experienced teachers. Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll build skills through a mix of on-campus training and real workplace experience on civil construction projects. Classes are delivered in small groups, allowing trainers to provide personalised guidance while you develop confidence using industry plant, tools and equipment. Training includes simulations in our Immersive Learning Lab, followed by hands-on practice with machinery such as excavators and skid steers.<p>Holmesglen works closely with employers to ensure training reflects current civil construction practices, helping you apply what you learn directly on the worksite. With supportive trainers, modern facilities and industry-aligned training, you’ll graduate with the practical skills and confidence needed to succeed in the civil construction industry.

Entry Requirements

• Employed in the civil construction industry or related business.<br>• Hold Worksafe Victoria construction industry white card. Holmesglen will provide the industry card training at additional cost if required. <br>• An apprenticeship [EPSILON] training contract is in place and signed by RTO / Apprentice / Employer.<br>• Minimum age requirement 17 years
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.

Recognition of prior learning

You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.

Course Structure

TimeTable

To receive this qualification, you must complete 25 units in total, comprising:<br>• 8 core units<br>• 17 elective units<p><strong>Course Duration</strong><br>The course is delivered over four years in accordance with an apprenticeship contract. Most training occurs during the first three years and includes:<br>• On-campus practical and theoretical training and assessment<br>• Logged worksite hours, including operating mobile plant<br>• Trainer-directed independent learning<p><strong>Training Schedule</strong><br>During the apprenticeship, you will attend face-to-face training between 1 and 5 days per month, depending on the units being delivered.<p><strong>Credit Transfer</strong><br>If you already hold Statements of Attainment for any units in this qualification, you may apply for credit transfer towards completion of the course.
Unit code Unit name
RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace
RIIBEF201E Plan and organise work
RIICCM201E Carry out measurements and calculations
RIICCM203E Read and interpret plans and job specifications
RIIRIS301E Apply risk management processes
RIISAM203E Use hand and power tools
RIISAM204E Operate small plant and equipment
Unit code Unit name
RIICCM207E Spread and compact materials manually
RIICCM208E Carry out basic levelling
RIICCM202E Identify, locate and protect underground services
RIICCM206E Support plant operations
RIICRC203E Install sub-soil drainage
RIICRC306E Conduct earthworks
RIIWMG203E Drain and dewater civil construction sites
RIIRTM203E Work as a safety observer/spotter
RIIHAN308F Load and unload plant
CPPFES2005 Demonstrate first attack firefighting equipment
RIIMPO318F Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations
RIIMPO317F Conduct roller operations
RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights
RIIMPO320F Conduct civil construction excavator operations
CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces
CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform dogging

Assessment

Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.

How to apply

Apprenticeship

A training contract must be completed by the employer and apprentice within the first two weeks of employment.<br>An Australian Apprenticeship Support Network representative will visit the workplace to complete the training contract with the employer and the apprentice.<br><a href="https://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au">Visit australianapprenticeships.gov.au </a>for more information.

Recruitment

Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.

Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.

Outcomes

Qualification and Recognition

On completion of this course, participants will receive the RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction

Industry Connections

Fees

Tuition fees GST exempt Cost
Gov. subsidised Apprenticeship $5,422
Concession $1,085
Mandatory Non-Tuition Fees Cost
Materials fee $750
General Services Fee $80 Per Semester
General Services Fee (Concession) $40 Per Semester

The General Services Fee (GSF) at Holmesglen is a mandatory annual fee applicable to all students enrolled in Certificate I through Advanced Diploma courses. This fee supports various student services such as counselling, welfare support, and learning assistance provided by our dedicated student support and wellbeing teams. For more details on the GSF and its specific allocations, please visit the <a title=" General Services Fee page" href="/current-students/course-resources/fees-and-payments/General-Services-Fee.html">General Services Fee (GSF) page</a>.

Additional Course Cost

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All fees are indicative only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. <a href="/study-with-us/tafe-study/tafe-fees-and-funding">Find out now if you are eligible for Government-subsidised fees or Concession. </a>

 

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