Overview
The Certificate III in Civil Construction is the trade-level qualification for skilled civil construction workers. It builds on entry-level skills with the technical knowledge needed to carry out a range of civil works, including earthworks, drainage, road construction and site set-out.
Who it’s for
Experienced civil construction workers looking to formalise their skills, Certificate II graduates ready to step up, and workers seeking a broader, trade-level qualification.
What you’ll learn
- Applying WHS and environmental requirements on site
- Reading and interpreting plans and specifications
- Levelling and site set-out
- Specialisation streams in road construction and maintenance, pipe laying and drainage, and concreting
- Working with plant and equipment and coordinating with operators
- Communicating and working in a team
This qualification is made up of 15 units of competency (5 core and 10 elective), with electives chosen to suit your specialisation.
Delivery and duration
Delivered through a blend of face-to-face training at our Bradfield facility and workplace-based training and assessment. Typical duration is 12 months, or up to 24 months as a traineeship. Experienced workers may complete sooner through Recognition of Prior Learning.
Entry requirements
- Minimum age of 18 years, or 16 years for traineeship enrolments
- Construction Induction Card (White Card)
- Sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills to read plans and complete site documentation (an LLN assessment is completed at enrolment)
- Current employment or work placement in civil construction is strongly recommended, as many units are assessed on site
- A Unique Student Identifier (USI)
Pathways
Graduates may progress to RII40720 Certificate IV in Civil Construction. Job roles may include civil construction worker, pipe layer, road construction worker or leading hand.
Fees and funding
This qualification is delivered on a fee-for-service basis. Fees vary depending on your specialisation, and payment plans are available. Contact us for a quote.