Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of a skilled operator working in trenchless technology in the civil construction industry, who applies a broad range of skills in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. The individual may provide theoretical advice and support a team.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
Nil
Packaging Rules
The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.
Total number of units = 26
- 9 core units
- 17 elective units of which:
- up to twelve (12) must be chosen from the electives below, of which at least one (1) must be a trenchless technology (RIICTT) unit
- up to five (5) may be chosen from the electives listed below, elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, and contribute to a valid vocational outcome.
The elective bank contains both licensed and non-licensed units of competency relating to high-risk work in the resources and infrastructure industry. To be appointed under any statutory requirements in related roles, units of competency should be selected to meet the state/territory licensing requirements.
There are no prerequisites to imported units listed in this qualification. Where a unit is imported as an elective, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified are complied with.
Core units of competency
| Unit code | Unit title |
|---|---|
| RIIBEF201D | Plan and organise work |
| RIICCM201D | Carry out measurements and calculations |
| RIICCM202E | Identify, locate and protect underground services |
| RIICCM203D | Read and interpret plans and job specifications |
| RIICOM201D | Communicate in the workplace |
| RIIIMG301D | Maintain site records |
| RIIRIS301E | Apply risk management processes |
| RIIWHS201D | Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures |
| RIIWHS202D | Enter and work in confined spaces |
Electives
| Unit code | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBDIV301 | Work effectively with diversity |
| CPCCLDG3001A | Licence to perform dogging |
| CPCCLSF2001A | Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level |
| NWPNET016 | Inspect sewer or stormwater line |
| NWPNET017 | Supervise and report on conduit inspections |
| RIICCM205E | Carry out manual excavation |
| RIICCM206D | Support plant operations |
| RIICCM207D | Spread and compact materials manually |
| RIICCM208D | Carry out basic levelling |
| RIICCM209D | Carry out concrete work |
| RIICCM210D | Install trench support |
Qualification Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to RII31615 Certificate III in Trenchless Technology.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet – https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=88a61002-9a21-4386-aaf8-69c76e675272