CPC30820 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations provides training for individuals working as skilled operators with civil construction plant, who apply a broad range of skills in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge.

This practical course is delivered mainly on the job, allowing participants to learn, gain, validate and improve their skills and knowledge in civil construction.

The core units of competency in the qualification cover common skills for the civil construction industry as well as specialist units in operation plant and equipment.

This course is delivered by National Construction Training (NCT), a trading name of National Training Services Pty Ltd (RTO 21254).

DURATION

Training for this qualification is conducted on the job over 12 months.

CAREER OUTCOMES

Career outcomes after completing this course may include:

Earth moving plant operators.
Crane, hoist and lift operators
Structural steel construction workers
Paving and surfacing layers
Mobile plant operators
Road constructor
Tunnel constructor
Bridge constructor
Pipe layer
Foundations constructor

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WHO IS IT FOR?

This qualification is suitable for those who are currently working in the civil construction industry.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no prerequisites, however you should be employed in a suitable position within the building and construction industry.

You should also hold the unit CPCCWHS1001 Work Safely in the construction industry (White Card) before commencing this program, or within four weeks of commencing. NCT can refer you to quality providers that deliver this unit.

TUITION FEES

National Training Services can access state government funding for this qualification through the Victorian Skills First funding program. Participants who are eligible for Skills First funding will pay no tuition fees. If participants are not eligible for funding a fee may be required, please contact NTS for details on fee for service costs.

VICTORIAN SKILLS FIRST ELIGIBILITY

You may be eligible for Skills First Funding if you are:

an Australian citizen, permanent resident, New Zealand citizen, or a holder of an approved bridging, protection, safe haven or humanitarian visa; and
under 20 years old;

an Australian citizen, permanent resident, New Zealand citizen, or a holder of an approved bridging, protection, safe haven or humanitarian visa; and
over 20 years old and enrolling into a qualification higher than the highest qualification already held

Statement of fees for Skills First funded students →

Contact National Training Services to inquire about your eligibility for State Government funding. Phone 03 9988 7989.

To be awarded the RII30820 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations competency must be achieved in twenty (20) units of competency. These are comprised of:

Fifteen core units
Five elective units

View the full list of units of competency here →

CERTIFICATION

NTS PATHWAYS

CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)

CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) & CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

All required equipment and materials are supplied by NTS and provided by the workplace.

ASSESSMENT

Short answer questions
Workplace activities
Workplace Observations
Third Party Report
Projects related to formwork/falsework

LEARNING

A minimum of 12 structured training days over 12 months
One on one learning
Self-paced reading
Research
Practical demonstration and practice

Helpful links

training.gov.au – for detailed course information.

vba.vic.gov.au – Victorian Building Authority.

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Brokering Arrangements

National Training Services has appointed brokers to identify and recruit workplaces and individuals wishing to undertake this training. See the National Training Services Brokers List on our Compliance page for details.

Compliance with Regulatory Requirements

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Funding

For eligible students this training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.

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