Civil Construction Plant · RIIMPO317F
Roller Courses Brisbane
One ticket, 2–3 days plus assessment, on a real machine at our
Mansfield depot. Compaction training for roadworks, subdivisions and civil sites.
- Training since 2014
- RTO 45132
- Mansfield depot
- On-site training available
Roller work looks like the simplest job on a civil site and is one of the easiest to get wrong.
Compaction determines whether a road, pad or trench backfill holds up or fails, and the operator is
the person making that call in real time: the right machine, the right number of passes, the right
moisture, the right overlap. Get it wrong and the failure shows up months later at someone else's
expense. This course is about understanding compaction, not just steering a drum.
Compliance Record
Course information
Course Data
Roller: Spec Plate
Outcome
Statement of Attainment — not a licence
RTO number
45132
Duration
2–3 days plus assessment
Cost
$950
Minimum age
16 years
Requirements
Two forms of photo ID, LLN assessment, PPE for practical
Delivery
Mansfield depot, 359 Wecker Road, Mansfield QLD 4122, or
on-site with your own plant
Why It Matters
Compaction is the part people underestimate
The operator makes the call
Pass counts, overlap, speed and vibration settings are decided in the seat, often without a
supervisor watching every lift. The specification tells you the target; you decide how to hit
it.
Failures are expensive and late
Poor compaction shows up as settlement, cracking and pavement failure long after the crew has
left. Sites take it seriously because remediation costs far more than doing it right.
It travels well
Rollers appear on roadworks, subdivisions, car parks, trench backfill and pad preparation. A
compaction ticket sits comfortably alongside almost any other plant ticket you hold.
That is why the course spends real time on the theory rather than just seat hours. Knowing why a
smooth drum suits granular material and a padfoot suits cohesive clay is what separates an operator
from a passenger.
Course Content
What the course covers
Compaction principles
What compaction is actually doing to the material, target densities, moisture content and its
effect on results, and how to read a specification and work to it.
Machine selection and setup
Smooth drum, padfoot and multi-tyred rollers and where each belongs, vibration settings,
pre-start inspections and machine setup for the material in front of you.
Operating technique
Pass patterns and overlap, lift thickness, speed control, working near edges, batters and
structures, and rolling in confined areas and trenches.
Safety and shutdown
Working around foot traffic and other plant, ground stability and rollover risk, traffic
management basics, operator maintenance, and safe park-up.
How It Works
From booking to certification
Four stages, and the last one catches people out.
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1
Book and confirm eligibility
Check the age and ID requirements above, then book online or call us. You will complete a
short
language, literacy and numeracy check before training so we can put the right support in
place.
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2
Train and be assessed
Structured theory followed by seat time on the machine at our Mansfield depot, or at your
own
workplace if you can provide the plant. Assessment happens at the end of the course.
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3
Receive your Statement of Attainment
On successful completion Great Heavy issues a nationally recognised Statement of
Attainment for
each unit you complete. A plastic industry wallet card can be issued on request.
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4
Expect a site verification of competency
Your Statement of Attainment proves you have been trained and assessed. Most sites will
still run
their own verification of competency on their machines and conditions before you start.
That is
normal and it is not a second course.
This is the point most people get wrong, so it is worth being blunt about it. Civil construction plant
units are not high risk work licences. There is no class to apply for, no application
to
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, and no card with an expiry date on it. What you receive is a
Statement of Attainment against a national unit of competency, which is recognised in every state and
territory and does not expire.
Forklifts are the exception. If you want to run a counterbalance forklift you need an LF class high risk
work licence, which is a different pathway with a WHSQ application at the end of it. That is covered on
our
forklift licence course page.
Flexibility
If you need more time
Extra practical sessions, extended learning time, one-on-one time with a trainer, and alternative ways
through the theory are all available. If you already have hours on a roller, recognition of prior
learning may shorten the process. Ask at booking.
Cost
Roller course cost
$950
Two to three days plus assessment.
On-site training
At your workplace, on your own machine.
$950 covers training, assessment and issue of your Statement of Attainment for RIIMPO317F. On-site
training requires your employer to supply the roller and a suitable area to work.
Feedback
What operators say
I can’t recommend Great Heavy Driving School enough. From day one Nav made me feel welcome
and
confident in my training. She was incredibly knowledgeable, patient and enthusiastic. Under her
guidance
I was able to pass my practical test on the first go and would be more than happy to return to
complete
other qualifications.
Operators building a full plant set often pair this with our dozer and grader course.
FAQ
Roller course FAQs
No. You receive a Statement of Attainment for RIIMPO317F, which is a nationally
recognised unit of competency rather than a licence. There is no application to WHSQ
and no expiry date. Forklift is the only machine we train that requires an actual
licence.
No. The course is suitable for beginners and a good part of it is classroom-based
theory on compaction before you get near the machine.
Training covers roller types and when each is appropriate, and practical work is done
on our machine at the Mansfield depot. If you need training on a specific roller your
workplace runs, ask about on-site delivery.
It can be, particularly on roadworks and subdivision crews. Most operators hold it
alongside other plant tickets, because crews value someone who can move between
machines through the day.
Two forms of photo ID, steel-capped or safety boots, long sleeves and long pants, sun
protection and water.
Yes, where you can supply the roller and a suitable work area. Contact us for group
pricing.
Related Tickets
- Forklift (LF) licence course High
risk
work licence, 3 days, $550
- Skid steer and excavator
RIIMPO318F, RIIMPO320F, $599 each
- Front-end loader and
backhoe RIIMPO321F, RIIMPO319E, $599 each
- Dozer and grader RIIMPO323E,
RIIMPO324F, $950 each
- White Card CPCCWHS1001, half a day,
$199
Location
Where training runs
All practical training and assessment runs at our Mansfield depot, 359 Wecker Road, Mansfield QLD 4122,
about 20 minutes from the Brisbane CBD with on-site parking. On-site training at your own workplace is
available where you can provide the machinery.
Get Started
Book your roller course
Compaction theory that makes sense, seat time on a real machine, and a
nationally recognised ticket.
Mansfield depot · 359 Wecker Road, Mansfield QLD 4122 · Open
Mon–Sun 7:00am–5:00pm