The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Construction Plant Operator. A Construction Plant Operator operates surface construction plant and equipment in various construction sectors.

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to function as an Occupational Health and Safety Officer. Occupational Health and Safety Officers monitor compliance with health and safety systems and processes in an organisation. They identify hazards and assess risks to health and safety and recommend the implementation of appropriate health and safety controls where required.

A qualified learner will demonstrate the following key attributes: teamwork, results oriented, tenacity, self-motivation, effective communication, fairness and consistency.

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Firefighter. A Firefighter performs a variety of tasks, associated with responding to and dealing with fires and emergency situations and participating in fire prevention/safety work and training exercises. The fire fighter ensures station and equipment maintenance to ensure the delivery of effective and efficient emergency services in order to protect life, environment and property.

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as an Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner. n Occupational Health and Safety Practitioners serve as a facilitator and advisor to employees and management regarding safety and health aspects in the workplace including the monitoring and inspecting of the workplace and the recording and investigation of incidents and accidents.

They also implement and maintain Occupational Health and Safety systems in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

A Rigger uses basic, intermediate and advance lifting techniques to shift, lift, move, place and secure loads at end-points, without damage. The Rigger operates a variety of mechanical lifting equipment and supervises the operations of lifting machines to perform lifting operations. In addition, the Rigger provides access to the work area by means of erecting and dismantling scaffolding that is maintained for use throughout the working period.

A Rigger also assembles fall prevention systems as a safe method of access to their working area and performs climbing techniques safely. They work with a variety of fibre and steel wire ropes.

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to function as an Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner.

A Continuous Bucket Trencher Operator operates equipment to dig trenches for pipes and cabling. A qualified learner will be able to operate a Continuous Bucket Trencher safely and efficiently.

The purpose of this part-qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Sideboom Operator. A Sideboom Operator operates a sideboom to lay and lift pipes in trenches. A qualified learner will be able to operate the equipment safely and efficiently.

Prepare learners to operate service trucks and specialized plant equipment safely and efficiently to support other machinery and operations within the construction environment.

The purpose of this part-qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Surface Grader Operator. A Surface Grader Operator operates the grading equipment to grade, level, cutting slopes and rip and mix materials processing environment. A qualified learner will be able to operate the equipment safely and efficiently.

The purpose of this part-qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as an Operate a tractor to move dirt, debris or other items, as well as heavy tow equipment or transport storage containers. A qualified learner will be able to operate the equipment safely and efficiently.

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Paving Screed Operator. A Paving Screed Operator operate equipment to spread material onto the surface for road construction. A qualified learner will be able to operate the equipment safely and efficiently.

The purpose of this part-qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Diesel Bowser Operator. A Diesel Bowser Operator operates equipment to transport fuel safely to support other equipment on a construction site. A qualified learner will be able to: Operate Diesel Bowser equipment safely and efficiently.

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Surface Roller Operator. A Surface Operator operates the equipment to spread and compact surfaces. A qualified learner will be able to operate the equipment safely and efficiently.

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as an Excavator Operator. An Excavator Operator operates and controls an excavator to dig out material for mining or construction operations. Excavator machine types may: Be electric or diesel driven; have a face-shovel or back-hoe configuration; be wheel or track-mounted; have hydraulically or rope/cable operated boom, stick and bucket systems. The qualifying learner will know the functioning and operating of the excavator, including health, safety and the environmental requirements and will be able to operate the excavator productively and safely.

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Skid Steer Loader Operator. A Skid Steer Loader Operator operates and controls a skid steer loader to scoop, lift, move and load small loads of material for mining or construction operations. The skid steer loader machine is typically hydraulically driven. The qualifying learner will know the functioning and operating of the skid steer loader, including health, safety and the environmental requirements and will be able to operate the machine productively and safely.

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Dump Truck Operator. A Dump Truck Operator operates and controls a dump truck to move and dump material for mining or construction operations. The qualified learner will know the functioning and operating of the dump truck, including the health, safety and the environmental requirements and will be able to operate the machine productively and safely.