Course Details

The RIICRC208E – Lay Pipes unit equips participants with the essential skills and knowledge to safely and effectively lay pipes in civil construction settings. This competency is crucial for professionals involved in water, sewerage, drainage, and other pipeline installation projects.

Participants will learn to select, prepare, lay, join, and inspect pipes in accordance with job specifications and environmental considerations, ensuring compliance with industry standards. This unit is often a pre-condition for participating in ARCUS-accredited water supply works.

Mode of Delivery:

  • Face-to-face practical training and assessment

Training is conducted by qualified industry professionals at our dedicated training facilities or on suitable worksites. This course is delivered by nationally accredited Registered Training Organisation Civil Contractors Federation (Victorian Branch) (RTO number 3704).

📢 ARCUS Update – MRWA Mandatory Training Requirements

We've spoken with South East Water regarding their mandated training requirements for Consultant Construction Auditors(Key Personnel), and received written clarification from Greater Western Water on their Accreditation Deed. ✅ South East Water will be updating ARCUS soon to clearly state the training units recognised under the ‘equivalent’ clause in their deed—bringing much-needed clarity for industry consultants and contractors.

🗓️ Key Deadline: 1 July 2025

All newly accredited Consultant Construction Auditors(Key Personnel) must complete or show evidence of enrolment in the following mandatory training:

  • Sewer Installation Quality Accreditation (1-day MRWA theory course) 👉 Enrol now
  • Trench Safety Awareness (4-hour online course) 👉 Enrol now
  • Install water mains pipelines RIICPL301E – currently available for group bookings at your workplaces only
    Confirmed equivalent units as a replacement of RIICPL301E for ARCUS (delivery at our facility and your workplace):

    • NWPNET064 Control electrical risk on network pipes and NWPNET049 Construct and install water distribution assets (2.5-day course – required by Greater Western Water) 👉 Enrol now
    • OR RIICRC208E Lay pipes (2-day course) 👉 Enrol now

🗓️ Upload evidence of enrollment to ARCUS by: 1 July 2025

✅ Complete all training by: 31 December 2025

For questions or assistance, please contact civiltrain@ccfvic.com.au or call (03) 9588 7600.
For group bookings at the workplace (10 students or more), please contact fdoherty@ccfvic.com.au.

Topics Covered

On successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Interpret and apply work requirements, plans, and specifications.
  • Identify and address potential risks, hazards, and environmental issues.
  • Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Set out excavation sites and prepare foundations.
  • Install bedding materials to specified depths and grades.
  • Lay pipes, ensuring correct alignment, jointing, and sealing.
  • Check pipe installations for line and level accuracy.
  • Advise on backfilling requirements and complete backfilling operations.
  • Finish inlets and outlets according to design specifications.
  • Conduct site clean-up and equipment maintenance

Who should attend?

This Unit is Ideal For:

  • Civil construction workers
  • Plant and equipment operators
  • Labourers involved in trenching and infrastructure installation
  • Anyone seeking to upskill or meet job requirements in pipe-laying

Prerequisites

Although not physically demanding, participants will be using equipment and performing activities that will require a reasonable level of fitness.

What qualifications does this offer?

Upon successful completion participants are issued with a Statement of Attainment and card listing the units of competency indicated on the card.

Civil Train Fees, Charges and Refund Policy

Please ensure that you read the Civil Train Fees, Charges and Refund Policy and check the Terms and Conditions before enrolling in this course with Civil Train. If you have any questions about our Fees, Charges or Refunds/Cancellations Policy, please contact CCF Victoria on (03) 9588 7600.

On-site Group Training Available

Civil Train can arrange training for you at your site, ensuring you meet the delivery requirements for the program.