Interested in building roads, bridges, and major infrastructure projects?
This nationally recognised qualification provides an excellent introduction to Australia’s civil construction industry.
Students develop practical skills using industry-standard hand and power tools, carry out measurements and levelling, read plans, and safely operate small plant and equipment.
The course provides a strong pathway into apprenticeships and careers in road construction, earthworks, civil infrastructure, and surveying.
You will learn things like:
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Workplace health and safety
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Reading plans and job specifications
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Carrying out measurements and calculations
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Manual excavation techniques
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Basic levelling
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Concrete work
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Operating small plant and equipment
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Safe use of hand and power tools
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Working in confined places
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Supporting plant operations
Does this sound like you:
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Enjoy practical outdoor work
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Interested in machinery and equipment
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Like building roads and infrastructure
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Enjoy teamwork
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Like solving practical problems
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Interested in surveying and construction
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Interested in an apprenticeship pathway
Qualification: Certificate II in Civil Construction
Qualification Code: RII20720
Qualification Outcome: Partial Completion. Students will receive a
Statement of Attainment for Units of
Competency completed.
Duration: Two years
Delivery: One day a week (can vary between RTOs)
Year Levels: Year 10 (check with your school), Year 11,
Year 12
SWL: Structured Workplace
Learning requirements vary between VET
courses and RTOs.
Check with your VET Coordinator
Contribution to Senior
Secondary Certificate: Contributes to VCE, VCE VM and VPC in
accordance with current VCAA
requirements. Speak with your VET
Coordinator for advice specific to your
senior pathway.
Transport: Students are responsible for travel to and
from the delivery location. Subject to
transport funding, SMRVC may provide
transport on certain routes.
Check with your VET Coordinator.
Scored Program: No
Course Information
UNIT CODE UNITS OF COMPETENCY
RIIBEF201E
RIICCM201E
RIICCM202E
RIICCM203E
RIICCM205F
RIICOM201E
RIISAM203E
RIISAM204E
RIIWHS201E
RIISAM201E
RIICCM206E
RIICCCM208E
RIICCM209E
RIIWHS202E
CPCWHS1001
Plan and organise work
Carry out measurements and calculations
Identify, locate and protect underground services
Read and interpret plans and job specifications
Spread and compact materials manually
Communicate in the workplace
Use hand and power tools
Operate small plant and equipment
Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
ELECTIVE UNITS
Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of non-toxic materials
Support plant operations
Carry out basic levelling
Carry out concrete work
Enter and work in confined spaces
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
Units of Competency listed are a guide only and can change from year to year. Check with your VET Coordinator.
RTO & Delivery Locations
RTO LOCATION DELIVERY DAY/TIME
Victoria University (3113) Sunshine Campus To be confirmed
Australia’s civil construction industry is one of the country’s largest employers, delivering roads, rail, bridges, pipelines and major infrastructure projects. Skilled civil construction workers are in demand across Victoria, with opportunities in construction, transport, utilities and local government.
Industry Insight
Career Opportunities:
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Civil Construction worker
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Plant Operator
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Road Construction worker
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Surveying Assistant
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Traffic Controller
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Civil labourer
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Infrastructure worker
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Civil Construction Apprentice
Fees:
VET course and materials costs vary between courses. Refer to your VET Coordinator.
Future Ready Skills:
Students develop valuable employability skills, including:
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Workplace safety
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Communication
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Tool operation
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Plant operation
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Teamwork
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Planning
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Problem solving
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Surveying and measuring
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Future study pathways:
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Certificate III in Civil Construction (RII30920)
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Certificae III in Civil Construction Plant Operations (RII30820)
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Certificate IV in Civil Construction (RII40720)
How to apply:
All students must apply through their school's VET Coordinator and submit their Expression of Interest by the required dates. Placement is subject to availability and school approval.