Certificate III Civil Construction Plant Operation Course

Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations

Vertical Horizonz offers Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations course. Enrol now and get certified for operating construction plants and machinery.

Purpose

This qualification reflects the role of 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. These individuals may provide theoretical advice and support a team.

Skills Learnt

The Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operation course covers a range of industry-specific core units of competency designed to ensure trainees understand how to plan and undertake work requirements, identify and mitigate hazards and communicate within the workplace.

Funded Training

Multiple funding options are available, including Skills Assure and Federal assistance packages. We can provide you advice on the suitable funding options available. Contact our head office to see if you are entitled to the funding options available.

Skills Assure Funding

Standard qualification fees are:

• Full training and assessment Available On Request
• Payment plans available
• RPL& gap training options available
• Corporate rates are available for multiple trainees

Examples of Plant Operations activities are:

• Excavation
• Earthmoving
• Drainage and dewatering
• Material transportation
• Light machinery operation
• Telescopic materials handler
• Load and unload the plant
• HIgh-Risk Work licence

Benefits of Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operation Course:

• Advances operator competency and confidence
• Ensures safe plant operation
• Develops effective and efficient project outcomes
• Creates industry work opportunities

Whether your entering the industry through our Cert II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation or becoming a skilled driller with our Cert III in Trenchless Technology, our diverse range of vocational courses, including Cert IV in Workplace Health and Safety, and Cert III in Surface Extraction Operations, can help you achieve your career goals.

Entry Criteria

Must be 18 years or older.

You must have access to the tools and equipment and access to appropriate work to evidence their competency. Trainees will need essential PPE as required by the workplace or activity, including well-fitted steel-capped work boots, gloves as needed, and high visibility clothing. 

Entry is otherwise open.

Development Planning

1. Workplace visits to understand the environment and current issues.
2. Regular client consultation
3. Customised programme development

Method Of Instruction

The programme trainers are all experienced, practical people. They speak everyday workplace language and have a wealth of reallife examples to share with trainees. Trainees are encouraged to ‘have a go’ in a supportive, safe environment.

Course Content:

Vertical Horizonz Australia covers all methodology, techniques, and safety involved in the daily operation of plant machinery. 

Packaging rules for the course content involve:

• 15 Core Units 
• 5 Elective Units, made up from a selection of Units