Course Overview

During your studies, you’ll learn the essential safety and communication protocols at construction sites and gain a range of accredited work permits.

The qualification includes units of competency that cover common skills and knowledge for the building and construction industry, as well as those that are more specific to the occupations of a dogger and rigger. Due to the high-risk nature of the job role, the qualification provides a strong focus on safety.

This course is approved for Certificate 3 Guarantee - Check to see if you are eligible here

For further information on Certificate 3 Guarantee and Civil Safety Programs, refer to our Certificate 3 Guarantee page - Click here

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course however a sufficient level of language, literacy and numeracy is required for students to be able to complete the required assessments.

Course Structure

To be awarded the CPC30720 Certificate III in Rigging the following packaging rules apply:
Total number of units = 19
12 core units plus
7 elective units, of which:

Core units:
CPCCCM2012 - Work safely at heights
CPCCCM3003 - Work safely around electrical sources, services and assets
CPCCLDG3001 - Licence to perform dogging
CPCCLRG3001 - Licence to perform rigging basic level
CPCCLRG3002 - Licence to perform rigging intermediate level
CPCCOM1012 - Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
CPCCOM1013 - Plan and organise work
CPCCOM1014 - Conduct workplace communication
CPCCOM1015 - Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCOM2001 - Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCWHS2001 - Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
TLILIC0005 - Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)
 
Elective units​*
CPCCCM3001 - Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
CPCCDO2011 - Handle and position dogging tools and equipment
CPCCRI3013 - Perform intermediate rigging
RIIHAN208E - Perform dogging
RIIHAN209E - Perform basic rigging
RIIHAN301E - Operate elevating work platform
RIIWHS202E - Enter and work in confined spaces
​*Elective units may vary by location or negotiation

Course Delivery

You have up to 12 months to complete the course.

Assessment

Assessment is based on competency (the ability to demonstrate specific skills), depending on delivery, may be undertaken through a combination of observation and discussion, case studies and written assignments.

Recognition & Credit

You may already have significant experience in some of the areas covered by this qualification. If you can provide sufficient evidence of this you may be able to meet the course requirements by a recognition pathway. Contact Civil safety for further information.
 
If you have already have acquired some of the units of competency in this qualification and be eligible for a direct credit for completed units. In order to claim a credit for these units Civil Safety must sight an original Statement of Attainment from the issuing registered training organisation.

Support

You will be required to complete a pre-enrolment assessment as part of the enrolment process.  The pre-enrolment assessment assists in evaluating your suitability for the course and to tailor any required support services to meet your individual needs.  If required, a representative from Civil Safety may contact you to discuss alternative options or available support services to assist you with your course.
 
During your studies, you will receive feedback after each assessment/assignment and the trainer/assessor will be available to discuss the feedback or provide additional assistance or direction as appropriate. 

Certification

A qualification testamur and transcript will be issued by Civil Safety upon successful completion of course requirements, provided that all administrative requirements have been met and course fees are paid in full.  In these circumstances, certificate will be issued within 30 days.

Where a student does not complete all course components, a statement of attainment listing successfully completed units will be issued by Civil Safety within 30 days of course completion/exit as long as applicable outstanding fees are paid.

Enrolment

Enrolment is contingent upon an application being accepted.  Factors considered in the evaluation of enrolment applications include meeting course entry requirements, eligibility for a training subsidy (where applicable) and acceptance or any applicable terms of enrolment.

It is a condition of enrolment in any nationally recognised training (accredited) programme that you supply the training organisation with a valid unique student identifier (USI).  If you don’t already have a USI, you can apply for one online at www.usi.gov.au.

Enrolment is confirmed upon payment of applicable fees, Civil Safety will collect no more than $1500 of the total fee on initial enrolment.

Fees

Please check below for upcoming courses and fees.  You may be eligible to receive a government subsidy for this course.  Please contact Civil Safety to check if you are eligible or complete our eligibility enquiry form - click here.

Certificate 3 Guarantee Fees for eligible students are:

• Concessional Student - $30.00
• Non-Concessional Student - $50.00

Further Information

Our student handbook is available to prospective students and is available prior to enrolment by contacting any of our training locations or can be downloaded from our website www.civilsafety.edu.au.  The student handbook reflects our policies and contains important information on enrolment, recognition, training & assessment, complaints and appeals, fees and refunds, rules and responsibilities and a range of general information.  To enrol or for any further information please contact one of our offices via the contact details in the location section.