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Civil Construction — Foundations and Underpinning
An experienced-worker pathway to Certificate III in Civil Foundations (RII31220) for piling, foundations and underpinning crews.
Formalise the skills you already use on piling, foundations and underpinning crews into a nationally recognised Certificate III — assessed against real workplace practice, not classroom theory alone.
- Classroom + readiness testing + practical workplace evidence
Enrolments close Fri, 21 Aug, 5:00pm
Places are limited — check your eligibility before the cut-off.
Check your eligibility
Under 60 seconds. An OnShift adviser will give you honest, factual advice on whether this program suits your experience — before you enrol.
Submit the form to get your course fact sheet (PDF) — key facts, every unit code and the official sources.
Evidence & sources
Every code, unit and licensing claim on this page is taken from the official records below. Requirements are set by the regulator and the national register — not by us — so check the source if anything looks out of date.
- OnShift Education — RTO 41304 (National Register)
Our registration status, scope of registration and registration period on training.gov.au.
- RII31220 — Certificate III in Civil Construction (Foundations)
Unit of competency record on the National Register.
Key facts at a glance
- Provider
- OnShift Education — RTO 41304 on the National Register
- Code
- RII31220 Certificate III in Civil Foundations
- Units of competency
- 1 nationally recognised units
- Delivery
- Classroom + readiness testing + practical workplace evidence
- On completion
- On successful completion, the nationally recognised Certificate III in Civil Construction (Foundations) (RII31220).
Units included (1)
| Unit code | Unit title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| RII31220 | Certificate III in Civil Construction (Foundations) | — |
Is this just RPL?
No. It is a proper training and assessment program that recognises the experience you bring. Where genuine prior evidence exists we take it into account under standard RPL/credit transfer rules — we do not advertise easy, instant or automatic RPL.
Do I need to be currently working in civil construction?
Yes. Practical workplace evidence is central to assessment, so ongoing access to relevant work is expected.
How long does it take?
It depends on your experience, workplace access and how quickly evidence can be gathered. We give you a realistic timeframe during the eligibility conversation.
Who this is for
Delivery and assessment pathway
Entry expectations
Genuine civil construction experience in foundations, piling or underpinning work is essential. This is an experienced-worker program — it is not designed to teach the trade from scratch.
Assessment
Suitability review before substantial fees are taken. Classroom knowledge assessments, readiness testing, and practical evidence assessed on the job. Practical workplace competence must be demonstrated to complete the qualification.
Workplace evidence
Ongoing access to civil foundations, piling or underpinning work is needed so evidence can be gathered against the units.
Certification issued on successful completion
On successful completion, the nationally recognised Certificate III in Civil Construction (Foundations) (RII31220).
High-touch support and what makes OnShift different
- Experienced-worker only — we do not enrol people the program will not serve.
- Suitability review before substantial fees.
- High-touch, often one-to-one trainer-assessor support.
- Classroom, readiness testing and practical evidence — not paperwork-only.
- Trainers with direct civil construction experience.
- Help resolving prior-training and evidence gaps.
How it works
- 1
Eligibility check
You submit the form. An OnShift adviser reviews your civil foundations experience and gives you an honest read on suitability.
- 2
Readiness and enrolment
If suitable, we walk you through fees, staging and the classroom + evidence pathway before you enrol.
- 3
Classroom, evidence and completion
Classroom + readiness testing, then practical workplace evidence with one-to-one trainer-assessor support until competency is demonstrated.
Frequently asked
People also ask
Straight answers to the questions people search for — and ask AI assistants — about demolition licensing, supervisor authorisation and recognition of prior learning. Licensing rules are set by the regulator, not by us, so we always point you back to the source.
Civil construction competency and site requirements
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for experienced workers
Cost, timing and what happens after training
What happens next
- You submit the eligibility form above.
- An OnShift adviser (real person, not a bot) reviews your background against this program's suitability criteria.
- We contact you — usually within one business day — with a plain-English recommendation. If this program doesn't suit you, we say so.
- If it does suit you, we walk you through fees, staging, and readiness before any enrolment is confirmed.
Licensing requirements vary by state and may change. Completing training does not guarantee that a licence or supervisor authorisation will be granted. Applicants may also need to meet experience, qualification, identity and other regulator requirements. Confirm the current requirements that apply to you directly with the relevant state regulator before enrolling.