RII30820

Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations

Get started in civil construction with the RII30820 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations. This nationally recognised training course accompanies an apprenticeship and teaches you how to work safely on a civil construction site. The course covers levelling, trenches, concreting, earthworks — and you’ll also have the opportunity to learn how to operate a range of heavy vehicles (depending on your chosen electives) including backhoes, graders, dozers, and excavators. Enquire now for more information about how to enrol and where to study.

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Delivery mode:
Distance / On Campus / Online / Traineeship

Average duration:
36 months

Accreditation:
Nationally recognised training

Outcomes

This course can help you get a job as:

Job Title

Average Salary

Plant Operator

$1,550 weekly pay

Plant Technician

$960 weekly pay

This course can help you progress to:

Job Title

Average Salary

Advanced Engineering Tradesperson

$1,800 weekly pay

Casting and Moulding Tradesperson

$1,440 weekly pay

Derrickman

$1,550 weekly pay

Driller

$1,650 weekly pay

Driller Offsider

$1,350 weekly pay

Please note that weekly pay figures are estimates only of what you could possibly earn.

Government Funding

The Australian government provides funding to help students who are completing the Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations RII30820. The type of funding you receive depends on the state that you live in. There are eligibility requirements for each type of funding.

Enquire with a course provider to check your eligibility.

Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally recognised course delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RTOs are strictly regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). This guarantees you will be studying a quality-assured and nationally recognised qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning

RTOs are also able to offer Recognition of Prior Learning for work experience or formal qualifications you may have undertaken to shorten the time you have to study. Ask a course provider for more details during the enrolment process.

Payment Options

Course providers may offer flexible payment options for those who do not wish (or are unable) to pay their tuition fees outright. There is usually a discount for those who pay their tuition fees upfront.

Enquire with a course provider to find out more.