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Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation

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RII20120

Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation

Course overview

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Locations

North
Alanvale

North West
Burnie

Attendance options

Full-time
Part-time

Study type

Apprentices/Trainees
On-Site

Tuition Fees

Subsidised $ 560.00
Concession* $ 186.65
Commercial $ 4,250.00
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Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Build your practical experience and knowledge in Resource and Infrastructure work to increase your employability as a future apprentice.

This preparatory course covers many aspects of the Civil Construction and Mining industries and is a perfect starting point for a career in these areas.

In this course, you will gain a wide range of entry-level practical skills using most of the tools and equipment used in the Civil Construction and Mining industries. You’ll learn how to use hand and power tools, as well as how to isolate and access plant.

The course also covers topics such as how to identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns, and how to conduct local risk control. You’ll also learn how to work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures and provide first aid on a work site.

On successful completion of this course, you will be well-prepared to take the next step in your career with the skills you need to seek employment as an apprentice within the Civil Construction and Mining industries.

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Entry Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

Desirable skills & attributes What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Generally, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as: pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a RII20120 - Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation.

Below is a list of all core and elective units that TasTAFE offers in this course. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend and the qualification packaging rules. For further information refer to training.gov.au.

Core units
RIICOM201E	Communicate in the workplace
RIIENV201E	Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns
RIIRIS201E	Conduct local risk control
RIIWHS201E	Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures

Elective units
CPCWHS1001	Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
RIIBEF201E	Plan and organise work
RIICCM201E	Carry out measurements and calculations
RIICCM203D	Read and interpret plans and job specifications
RIISAM201E	Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials
RIISAM202E	Isolate and access plant
RIISAM203E	Use hand and power tools
RIISAM204E	Operate small plant and equipment
RIISAM205E	Cut, weld and bend materials
RIIVEH201E	Operate a light vehicle
RIIWHS202E	Enter and work in confined spaces
RIIWHS204E	Work safely at heights
RIIWHS205E	Control traffic with stop-slow bat
RIIWHS302E	Implement traffic management plans
TLILIC0003	Licence to operate a forklift truck

Career opportunities

Civil Construction Hand
Construction Labourer
General Mining Hand

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Career opportunities

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Construction Labourer
General Mining Hand

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