Civil construction involves building things that a community needs, like roads, hospitals, waterways and airports. Daily activities include carrying out manual excavations, spreading and compacting materials, basic levelling, 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. A driver’s licence is usually required.
SEE WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BUILD A CAREER IN Civil Construction, Resources and Infrastructure
STUDY VET WHILE YOU COMPLETE THE SACE
Senior Secondary
On-the-job training:
Start your career at school through on-the-job training in one of:
RII20720 Certificate II in Civil Construction
RII20120 Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation
RII30120 Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations
RII30320 Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining
RII30820 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction
RII30420 Certificate III in Resource Processing
RII31820 Certificate III in Drilling Operations
RII32020 Certificate III in Drilling Oil & Gas (Onshore)
RII20420 Certificate II in Underground Metalliferous Mining
RII20920 Certificate II in Drilling Operations
OR
Off-the-job training:
RII20120 Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation
Advanced Civil Construction
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Industry specific requirements, including:
CPCWHS1001 Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry
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Customised SACE subjects Pastoral care - mentoring and monitoring
THEN
WORK IN YOUR CAREER
Use your VET qualification to work as:
Civil Construction and Maintenance Worker
Civil Construction Plant Operator
Open Cut Miner
Small Mine Operator
Drilling Assistant
Process Plant Operator
FURTHER YOUR CAREER WITH VET
Study:
Continue your studies with the following:
RII40720 Certificate IV in Civil Construction
RII40120 Certificate IV in Surface Extraction Operations
To work as:
Civil Construction and Maintenance Worker - Operations
Civil Construction and Maintenance Worker – Supervisor