Training / Qualifications / RII30926
Nationally recognised qualification
RII30926 Certificate III in Civil Construction
About this qualification
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as skilled operators in civil construction, who apply a broad range of skills in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. The individual may provide theoretical advice and support a team.
The qualification applies to specialist occupations in bituminous surfacing, bridge construction and maintenance, pipe laying, road construction and maintenance, road marking, tunnel construction, timber bridge construction and maintenance, traffic management and general civil construction occupations.
Units of competency
This qualification is packaged in nine specialisations. Each requires the 8 core units below plus the number of elective units shown for that specialisation.
| Unit code | Core unit title |
|---|---|
| RIIBEF201 | Plan and organise work |
| RIICCM201E | Carry out measurements and calculations |
| RIICCM203E | Read and interpret plans and job specifications |
| RIICOM201E | Communicate in the workplace |
| RIIRIS301 | Apply risk management processes |
| RIISAM203E | Use hand and power tools |
| RIISAM204E | Operate small plant and equipment |
| RIIWHS201E | Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures |
Specialisations
| Code | Specialisation | Units |
|---|---|---|
| RII30926A | Certificate III in Civil Construction (Bituminous Surfacing) | 8 core + 17 elective |
| RII30926B | Certificate III in Civil Construction (Bridge Construction and Maintenance) | 8 core + 18 elective |
| RII30926C | Certificate III in Civil Construction (General) | 8 core + 17 elective |
| RII30926D | Certificate III in Civil Construction (Pipe Laying) | 8 core + 18 elective |
| RII30926E | Certificate III in Civil Construction (Road Construction and Maintenance) | 8 core + 18 elective |
| RII30926F | Certificate III in Civil Construction (Road Marking) | 8 core + 15 elective |
| RII30926G | Certificate III in Civil Construction (Timber Bridge Construction and Maintenance) | 8 core + 21 elective |
| RII30926H | Certificate III in Civil Construction (Traffic Management) | 8 core + 17 elective |
| RII30926I | Certificate III in Civil Construction (Tunnel Construction) | 8 core + 18 elective |
Description, units and packaging as listed on training.gov.au for release 1 of RII30926 (2 September 2026).
Course information
Course fees, delivery and expected duration, entry requirements, assessment, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and what students receive on completion are set out in the course flyer.


