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Civil Construction, Resources and Infrastructure

Civil Construction, Resources and Infrastructure

About this industry

Civil construction involves building structures and facilities for communities, such as roads, hospitals, waterways and airports. Daily activities include digging, levelling surfaces, repairing potholes and putting traffic management plans in place. You need to enjoy working outdoors, be fit, and have great communication and problem-solving skills.

Where can this take you?

Job titles in this industry

  • Civil Construction and Maintenance Worker
  • Civil Construction Plant Operator
  • Open Cut Miner
  • Small Mine Operator
  • Drilling Assistant
  • Process Plant Operator
Senior Secondary

Study VET while you complete the SACE

Traineeship/apprenticeship (contract or training)

Qualifications you could earn

Start your career at school through on-the-job training in one of:

  • RII20120 Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation
  • RII20420 Certificate II in Underground Metalliferous Mining
  • RII20720 Certificate II in Civil Construction
  • RII20920 Certificate II in Drilling Operations
  • RII30120 Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations
  • RII30320 Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining
  • RII30420 Certificate III in Resource Processing
  • RII30820 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
  • RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction
  • RII31820 Certificate III in Drilling Operations
  • RII32020 Certificate III in Drilling Oil & Gas (Onshore)
Qualifications for institutional delivery (off-the-job training)

Qualifications you could earn

  • RII20120 Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation
  • Advanced Civil Construction

Industry requirements

Industry specific requirements, including:

  • CPCWHS1001 Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry

Plus

Customised SACE subjects
Pastoral care – mentoring and monitoring