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Certificate IV in Civil Construction

This qualification is for supervisors and technical specialists in civil construction. It covers leadership, operational planning, health and safety, site risk and supervising civil works. People who already supervise civil work may be able to have their experience recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
RII40615 Certificate IV in Civil Construction Operations (equivalent); RII40715 Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Supervisors, foremen and leading hands in civil construction who want a formal qualification.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Civil construction supervisor
  • Foreman
  • Leading hand
  • Road maintenance team leader
  • Site supervisor

Qualification structure

12 units in total. The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency. The qualification has core and elective units of competency that cover the skills for the following two (2) specialisations: Specialisation 1 – Supervision. Specialisation 2 – Operations The core and elective unit requirements of one (1) specialisation must be met for this qualification to be awarded. To be awarded the Certificate IV in Civil Construction (Supervision) the following packaging rules apply: At least three (3) must be chosen from Group A. At least two (2) must be chosen from Group B. No more than two (2) units may be chosen from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course. To be awarded the Certificate IV in Civil Construction (Operations) the following packaging rules apply: At least two (2) must be chosen from Group A. At least three (3) must be chosen from Group B. No more than two (2) units 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. 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. There are 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.

SPECIALISATIONS

  • Supervision
  • Operations

Core units

5 units
  1. BSBLDR411Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
  2. BSBOPS402Coordinate business operational plans
  3. BSBWHS411Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
  4. RIICWM401ESupervise civil works
  5. RIIRIS401EApply site risk management system

Elective units

92 units

Group A (General supervision)

  1. BSBESB401Research and develop business plans
  2. BSBESB403Plan finances for new business ventures
  3. BSBESB404Market new business ventures
  4. BSBFIN401Report on financial activity
  5. BSBFIN501Manage budgets and financial plans
  6. BSBHRM413Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
  7. BSBINS402Coordinate workplace information systems
  8. BSBOPS404Implement customer service strategies
  9. BSBSTR401Promote innovation in team environments
  10. BSBSTR402Implement continuous improvement
  11. BSBSUS411Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
  12. BSBPEF402Develop personal work priorities
  13. BSBPMG424Apply project human resources management approaches
  14. BSBPMG427Apply project procurement procedures
  15. BSBPMG430Undertake project work
  16. LGACOM401AAdminister contracts
  17. LGACOM402AArrange contracts
  18. LGACOM409APrepare tender documentation
  19. LGACOM410APrepare response to tenders
  20. LGADMIN417AConduct community consultations
  21. LGAOPS005Manage civil plant and resources
  22. RIICCR401EDevelop and maintain positive community relations
  23. RIICOM301ECommunicate information
  24. RIICWD503Prepare traffic management plans and traffic guidance schemes
  25. RIICWM503EPrepare civil works cost estimates
  26. RIICWM504EPrepare civil works bill of quantities
  27. RIICWM505EPrepare civil works schedule of rates
  28. RIIENV401ESupervise dust and noise control
  29. RIIENV402EImplement and monitor environmental policies
  30. RIIGOV401EApply, monitor and report on compliance systems
  31. RIILAT402EProvide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams
  32. RIIQUA401EApply a quality management system on site
  33. RIIRAI402DApply and monitor site plant and resource management plan
  34. RIIRIS301Apply risk management processes
  35. RIIRIS403EManage and coordinate spill response
  36. RIISAM401EApply site plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance management plans

Group B (Operations)

  1. LGAOPS003Develop works maintenance schedule
  2. LGAOPS001Prepare for operational works
  3. MSL924005Process and interpret data
  4. MSL953005Receive and prepare samples for testing
  5. MSL954007Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan
  6. MSL973025Perform basic tests
  7. MSL973026Prepare working solutions
  8. MSL973018Prepare trial batches for evaluation
  9. MSL973021Conduct field-based acceptance tests for construction materials
  10. MSL973022Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction materials
  11. MSL974016Perform physical and mechanical tests
  12. MSL974031Prepare, standardise and use solutions
  13. MSL974032Perform chemical tests and procedures
  14. MSL974026 (has a prerequisite)Perform tests to determine the properties of construction materials
  15. MSL975059 (has a prerequisite)Supervise sampling, inspections and testing at construction sites
  16. MSL975044 (has a prerequisite)Perform complex tests to measure engineering properties of materials
  17. RIIBLA301EConduct surface shotfiring operations
  18. RIIBLA401EManage blasting operations
  19. RIIBLA402EMonitor and control the effects of blasting on the environment
  20. RIICBS401ESupervise asphalt paving and compaction operations
  21. RIICBS402ESupervise the application of bituminous sprayed treatments
  22. RIICBS403ESupervise the application of polymer modified binders
  23. RIICBS404ESupervise the selection and use of bituminous emulsions
  24. RIICBS405ESupervise micro surfacing operations
  25. RIICBS406ESupervise pavement profiling operations using a profiler
  26. RIICBS407ESupervise the manufacture and delivery of hot mix asphalt
  27. RIICBS408ESupervise the manufacture of cold mixes
  28. RIICBS409ESupervise the manufacture of polymer modified binders
  29. RIICBS410ESupervise the manufacture of bituminous emulsions
  30. RIICBS411ESupervise the manufacture of micro surfacing mixes
  31. RIICPL401ESupervise the installation of underground services using open excavation
  32. RIICRC401ESupervise flexible pavement construction
  33. RIICRC402ESupervise rigid pavement construction
  34. RIICRC403ESupervise the stabilisation of materials
  35. RIICRC404EInspect and report on pavement condition
  36. RIICRC405ECarry out pavement condition measurement
  37. RIICRC406ESupervise pavement maintenance
  38. RIICSG401ESupervise civil concrete structure construction
  39. RIICSG402ESupervise civil steel structure construction
  40. RIICSG403ESupervise civil timber structure construction
  41. RIICSG404ESupervise civil masonry, crib and gabion structure construction
  42. RIICSG405ECarry out inspections of civil structures
  43. RIICSG406ESupervise maintenance of civil structures
  44. RIICTC307Conduct tunnel boring machine operations
  45. RIICTC401ESupervise tunnel construction
  46. RIICTC402 (has a prerequisite)Supervise tunnel boring machine operations
  47. RIICTT401ESupervise the installation of underground services using trenchless technology
  48. RIICTT402ESupervise repair and rehabilitation of underground services using trenchless technology
  49. RIICWD525ESelect pavement surfacing
  50. RIICWM402ESupervise civil works contractors
  51. RIIDML401ESupervise demolitions
  52. RIIMEX403ESupervise canal construction
  53. RIIMPO402DApply the principles of earthworks construction
  54. RIIWHS302Implement traffic management plans
  55. RIIWHS401ESupervise work in confined spaces
  56. MSL975031 (has a prerequisite)Supervise sampling,

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

PREREQUISITES

  • RIICTC402 Supervise tunnel boring — prerequisite: RIICTC307 Conduct tunnel boring machine operations; RIICTC306 Conduct tunnel boring machine operations
  • MSL975031 Supervise sampling, — prerequisite: MSL954004 Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan; MSL973021 Conduct field-based acceptance tests for construction materials
  • MSL975044 Perform complex tests to — prerequisite: MSL973022 Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction materials; MSL974026 Perform tests to determine the properties of construction materials
  • MSL974026 Perform tests to determine the properties of construction materials — prerequisite: MSL973022 Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction materials
  • MSL975059 Supervise sampling, inspections and testing at construction sites — prerequisite: MSL954007 Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan; MSL973021 Conduct field-based acceptance tests for construction materials

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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