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    National code: RII30920

    Certificate III in Civil Construction (Civil Construction General) at Ballina

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    Class details

    Schedule Pace and number of hours.

    Part Time

    Delivery Method of course delivery.

    Combination

    Duration

    Course duration Total time required to complete a course.

    2 years 6 months

    Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

    3rd Feb 2025

    End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

    25th Jun 2027

    Time Commitment

    Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.

    4 hours

    Additional study time The minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.

    4 hours

    Fee details

    Course fees are released each semester.

    We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.

    Proposed timetableWhat time classes run

    Australian Apprenticeships training can be on-the-job, off-the-job or a combination of both. TAFE NSW will discuss your attendance and study pattern with you and your employer.

    Additional informationOther things to know

    Assessments

    Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.

    • Practical skills assessment: demonstrations under observation, role play scenarios

    • Knowledge assessments: presentations, multiple choice questions, true or false, short answer questions

    • Simulated workplace projects: scenario-based problem solving

    Work placement

    Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.

    • There is no work placement requirement for this qualification. As an apprentice or trainee, you will gain your experience on-the-job with your employer.

    • If you are enrolling as a non-apprentice, you need to be in relevant employment or have access to appropriate simulated workplace environments in order to meet the course completion requirements.

    Materials needed

    To complete this course, the following materials are required:

    • There are no materials needed for this qualification.

    Additional entry requirements

    To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.

    • To take this course as an apprenticeship you need to be employed as an apprentice in the industry as evidenced by a letter of support from your employer and

    • Submit your Training Plan Proposal (TPP) with your application

    UnitsUnits taught in this course

    Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Civil Construction (Civil Construction General) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 25 units of competency, including 7 core and 18 speciality units.

    Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

    • Read and interpret plans and job specificationsRIICCM203E

    • Carry out measurements and calculationsRIICCM201E

    • Apply risk management processesRIIRIS301E

    • Communicate in the workplaceRIICOM201E

    Course deliveryCombination study

    Learn through a combination of classroom based, online and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.

    Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

    Ballina

    TAFE NSW Ballina is located only a few blocks from the Ballina Fair and Ballina Central shopping centres, in the heart of the Northern Rivers region. The campus is a warm and welcoming place to study, with a close-knit community of friendly teachers, supportive staff and a large multicultural population of students able to meet, talk, work together and immerse themselves in an academic environment full of limitless possibilities.

    Campus address

    154-164 Burnet Street Ballina 2478

    Parking on campus grounds is available.

    Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

    Facilities

    TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.

    • Computer Aided Design (CAD) computer labs

    • North Coast TAFE Jobs Hub

    • Simulated business offices

    • Simulated fire-suppression and control training facility

    • Simulated hospital nursing environment

    • State-of-the-art maritime training facility

    • Virtual retail operation skills centre

    Student support

    We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.

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    • Tue8.30 AM - 4 PM
    • Wed8.30 AM - 4 PM
    • Thu8.30 AM - 4 PM
    • Fri8.30 AM - 4 PM
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