About Course
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in an operational role in civil construction, who undertake a prescribed range of tasks using limited practical skills and fundamental knowledge, in a defined context working under supervision.
Mapping :
- Supersedes and is equivalent to RII20715 – Certificate II in Civil Construction
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the qualification
The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.
Total number of units = 16
- 10 Core unit’s plus
- 6 Elective units, of which:
- At least five (5) must be chosen from electives
- 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.
Core Units :
- RIIBEF201D : Plan and organise work
- RIICCM201D : Carry out measurements and calculations
- RIICCM202D : Identify, locate and protect underground services
- RIICCM203D : Read and interpret plans and job specifications
- RIICCM205E : Carry out manual excavation
- RIICCM207D : Spread and compact materials manually
- RIICOM201D : Communicate in the workplace
- RIISAM203D : Use hand and power tools
- RIISAM204D : Operate small plant and equipment
- RIIWHS201D : Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
Elective Units :
- BSBDIV301 : Work effectively with diversity
- CPCCCM2007B : Use explosive power tools
- Prerequisite unit: CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- CPCCLDG3001A : Licence to perform dogging
- CPCCLRG3001A : Licence to perform rigging basic level • Prerequisite unit:
- CPCCLDG3001A : Licence to perform dogging
- CPCCLSF2001A : Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level
- FPICOT2239A : Trim and cross cut felled trees
- FPIFGM3212 : Fall trees manually – intermediate
- RIICBS202D : Hand spread asphalt
- RIICCM206D : Support plant operations
- RIICCM208D : Carry out basic levelling
- RIICCM209D : Carry out concrete work
- RIICCM210D : Install trench support
- RIICCM211D : Erect and dismantle temporary fencing and gates
- RIICFW306D : Direct pile driving operations
- RIICFW307D : Direct cast in-situ piling operations
- RIICRC201D : Repair potholes
- RIICRC208D : Lay pipes
- RIIHAN211D : Conduct basic scaffolding operations
- RIIHAN301D : Operate elevating work platform
- RIIRIS202D : Respond to site based spills
- RIISAM201D : Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials
- RIISAM205D : Cut, weld and bend materials
- RIIWHS202D : Enter and work in confined spaces
- RIIWHS205D : Control traffic with stop-slow bat
- RIIWMG203D : Drain and dewater civil construction site
- TLILIC2005A : Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)
There are both licensed and non-licensed units of competency relating to high-risk work in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package. To be appointed under any statutory requirements in related roles, units of competency should be selected to meet the state/territory licensing requirements.
Overview :
The nationally accredited Certificate II in Civil Construction lets you get a taste of the exciting and booming civil construction industry before you move into further study and a career as a civil construction labourer.
Learn New Skills :
Through a mix of theory and practical coursework, learn to: Plan and organise projects in a team Read and interpret plans and specifications Work safely on a construction site Complete measurements and calculations Carry out manual excavation
Develop Your Talent :
Develop the attributes to help you get ahead:
- The ability to use hand tools like drills and hammers
- The ability to work at heights and in confined spaces
- Fitness at an intermediate level to manage physical tasks like shovelling, moving surveying equipment and walking long distances
- Teamwork and collaborative skills
- A commitment to safety
Achieve Your Goals :
Completing this course provides you with:
- Experience working on foundational civil construction tasks
- A strong pathway to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities
- Credit towards the Certificate III in Civil Construction
Career opportunities:
- Civil Construction Labourer
Grow Your Career:
Take your career further with the:
- Certificate III in Civil Construction (General)
- Certificate IV in Civil Construction (Supervision)
- Certificate IV in Civil Construction (Design)
Course Code : RII20720
Course Title : Certificate II in Civil Construction
Industries: Mining , Construction
Occupations: Earthmoving Plant Operators
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