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Certificate II in Bituminous Surfacing
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RII20819
You have spent your time on the ground, contributing to the essential infrastructure of our road networks. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to provide a recognition pathway for your skills in bituminous surfacing. Register your interest today to be notified when we can help you turn your site experience into a formal qualification.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in bituminous surfacing in the civil construction industry, performing routine tasks using practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge in a defined context, working under direct supervision. Licensing/Regulatory Information No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
RII20819
Training Package
RII — Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
14 (7 core + 7 elective)
Entry Requirements
Nil
National Register
View on training.gov.au →RPL It Status: Not yet available — Registering interest
Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Road Paver | Operating machinery such as rollers and asphalt pavers to spread and compact bituminous surfaces on roads and infrastructure projects. |
| Asphalt Worker | Performing hands-on tasks including levelling materials, repairing potholes, and maintaining the integrity of bitumen surfaces. |
| Civil Construction Worker | Executing routine manual tasks and supporting plant operations within a bituminous surfacing environment under supervision. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓A detailed resume outlining your experience in civil construction and road surfacing
- ✓Position descriptions highlighting your responsibilities in bituminous material handling
- ✓Employment contracts or letters of service from civil contractors
Operational Evidence
- ✓Daily pre-start checklists and site induction records
- ✓Records of manual spreading and compaction tasks performed on site
- ✓Evidence of your involvement in pothole repairs or surface maintenance
Technical Documentation
- ✓Workplace measurements and calculations for material quantities
- ✓Annotated site plans or job specifications used during surfacing projects
- ✓Tool and equipment maintenance logs for hand and power tools
Safety & Compliance
- ✓Completed Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) or Job Safety Analyses (JSA)
- ✓Hazard identification and incident reports you have contributed to
- ✓Toolbox talk records or minutes from workplace safety meetings
Certifications & Training
- ✓General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
- ✓Internal training certificates for handling bituminous materials safely
- ✓Records of small plant and equipment operation
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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