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Certificate III in Trenchless Technology

This qualification covers skilled work in trenchless technology in civil construction. It includes reading plans, finding and protecting underground services, keeping site records, managing risk and working in confined spaces. Experienced operators may be able to have this work recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
RII31615 Certificate III in Trenchless Technology (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People who work as drillers or operators in trenchless or directional drilling and want a formal qualification.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Directional driller
  • Trenchless technology driller
  • Drill rig operator

Qualification structure

26 units in total. The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency. 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 are 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

9 units
  1. RIIBEF201DPlan and organise work
  2. RIICCM201DCarry out measurements and calculations
  3. RIICCM202EIdentify, locate and protect underground services
  4. RIICCM203DRead and interpret plans and job specifications
  5. RIICOM201DCommunicate in the workplace
  6. RIIIMG301DMaintain site records
  7. RIIRIS301EApply risk management processes
  8. RIIWHS201DWork safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
  9. RIIWHS202DEnter and work in confined spaces

Elective units

44 units
  1. BSBDIV301Work effectively with diversity
  2. CPCCLDG3001Licence to perform dogging
  3. CPCCLSF2001ALicence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level
  4. NWPNET016Inspect sewer or stormwater line
  5. NWPNET017Supervise and report on conduit inspections
  6. RIICCM205ECarry out manual excavation
  7. RIICCM206DSupport plant operations
  8. RIICCM207DSpread and compact materials manually
  9. RIICCM208DCarry out basic levelling
  10. RIICCM209DCarry out concrete work
  11. RIICCM210DInstall trench support
  12. RIICCM302Track directional boring operations
  13. RIICCM303Conduct vacuum excavations
  14. RIICPL301DInstall water mains pipelines
  15. RIICPL302DInstall stormwater systems
  16. RIICPL303DInstall sewer pipelines
  17. RIICPL304DInstall pre-cast gully pits
  18. RIICRC203DInstall sub-soil drainage
  19. RIICRC208DLay pipes
  20. RIICTT301EConduct fluid assisted directional boring
  21. RIICTT302EConduct impact moling, ramming and augering operations
  22. RIICTT303EControl micro tunnelling and pipe-jacking operations
  23. RIICTT304EUndertake on-line replacement for existing pipeline systems
  24. RIICTT305EUndertake localised repair and sealing of existing pipeline systems
  25. RIICTT306EInstall cure in-place linings for existing pipeline systems
  26. RIICTT307ESpray linings for existing pipeline systems
  27. RIICTT308EInstall close-fit linings for existing pipeline systems
  28. RIICTT309EInstall slip lining in existing pipeline systems
  29. RIICTT310ERenovate large diameter pipes and chambers
  30. RIIHAN208DPerform dogging
  31. RIIHAN211DConduct basic scaffolding operations
  32. RIIHAN301EOperate elevating work platform
  33. RIIHAN307EOperate a vehicle loading crane
  34. RIIOGF302EOperate drilling fluids and mud pits
  35. RIIOGN303DOperate mud systems
  36. RIIRIS202DRespond to site based spills
  37. RIISAM201DHandle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials
  38. RIISAM203DUse hand and power tools
  39. RIISAM204DOperate small plant and equipment
  40. RIISAM205DCut, weld and bend materials
  41. RIIWHS205EControl traffic with stop-slow bat
  42. RIIWMG203DDrain and dewater civil construction site
  43. TLILIC0002Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above)
  44. TLILIC0005Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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