Civil Construction and Surveying

Civil Construction

Get the opportunity to transform landscapes and cities through the planning, constructing and maintenance of roads, bridges and buildings. more...

• Certificate IICivil Construction

  RII20720-01

  Enjoy a versatile career as a civil construction labourer in the booming civil construction industry. Prepare for future construction projects and workforces and gain the skills to support safe and sustainable infrastructure across the country.

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  • Civil construction labourer

  • Civil construction worker

  • Civil construction road surfacing worker

  • Civil construction site maintenance worker

  • Civil construction road maintenance worker

  • Civil construction bridge maintenance worker

  • Civil construction pipe laying worker

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• Certificate IIICivil Construction (Pipe Laying)

  RII30920-03

  Lay the groundwork for an exciting career supporting the future of Australian infrastructure as a civil construction pipe layer. Learn a wide range of skills, and prepare for the diverse outdoor tasks you’ll encounter in pipe laying.

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  • Check the campus page for requirements to take this course as an apprenticeship

  • This course may also be offered as a non-apprenticeship. Enquire today to discuss your eligibility

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  • civil construction worker

  • civil construction pipe layer

  • civil construction site maintenance worker

  • civil construction mobile plant worker.

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• Certificate IIICivil Construction (Civil Construction General)

  RII30920-09

  Build the practical skills you need to get your start in the dynamic civil construction industry. Get an all-rounder’s introduction, become a qualified civil construction worker and help to shape the future of Australia’s infrastructure.

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  • That you hold a valid general construction induction card (commonly known as a white card), as evidenced by a copy of your card

  • Check the campus page for requirements to take this course as an apprenticeship

  • This course may also be offered as a non-apprenticeship. Enquire today to discuss your eligibility

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  • civil construction worker

  • civil construction road surfacing worker

  • civil construction site maintenance worker

  • civil construction road maintenance worker

  • civil construction bridge maintenance worker

  • civil construction pipe laying worker

  • civil construction mobile plant worker.

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• Certificate IIICivil Construction (Bridge Construction and Maintenance)

  RII30920-10

  Build your civil construction career and gain foundational skills to work as a bridge maintenance worker. Learn and apply a wide range of bridge construction principles and help to shape the future of Australia’s infrastructure.

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  • Be employed as an apprentice in industry

  • Register with an Apprenticeship Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) who will support your application

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  • This course may also be offered as a non-apprenticeship. To enrol as a non-apprentice, you need relevant employment, as evidenced by a letter from your employer. Enquire today to discuss your eligibility.

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  • civil construction bridge maintenance worker

  • civil construction worker

  • civil construction general worker

  • civil construction site maintenance worker.

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• Certificate IIICivil Construction Plant Operations

  RII30820-01

  Build your plant operations skills to contribute to exciting, large scale infrastructure projects as an earthmoving plant operator. Learn to confidently operate heavy machinery like rollers and tip trucks, and work as part of a team on a range of projects including roads, railways and airports.

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  Apprenticeship

  • Be employed as an apprentice in the industry

  • Register with an Apprenticeship Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) who will support your application

  Non-apprenticeship

  • Non-apprenticeship pathways for trade-related qualifications allow you to have your industry skills assessed through recognition of prior learning (RPL) and undertake gap training to gain a trade qualification. To take this course as a non-apprenticeship, you must:

  • Be at least 21 years of age, as evidenced by photo identification

  • Have at least 2 years of work experience in this occupation or trade, as evidenced by employee records such as your resume and/or letters from your employers

  • Be currently employed in the relevant industry, as evidenced by a letter from your employer

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  • earthmoving plant operator

  • civil construction worker

  • excavator operator

  • front-end loader operator

  • mobile plant operator

  • grader operator

  • skid steer operator

  • haul truck operator.

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• Certificate IIICivil Construction (Timber Bridge Construction and Maintenance)

  RII30920-07

  Build specialised skills in civil construction and timberwork as you restore and maintain historic timber bridges. Learn on the job or in simulated environments, then graduate ready for success as a bridge maintenance worker.

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  • Check the campus page for requirements to take this course as an apprenticeship

  • This course may also be offered as a non-apprenticeship. Enquire today to discuss your eligibility

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  • civil construction worker

  • civil construction bridge maintenance worker

  • civil construction site maintenance worker

  • civil construction mobile plant worker.

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• Certificate IIICivil Construction (Road Construction and Maintenance)

  RII30920-04

  Make your mark in the civil construction industry as a road surfacing construction worker. Conduct a variety of road marking operations using ride-on, long line and thermoplastic methods and develop skills that are recognised across borders.

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  • Check the campus page for requirements to take this course as an apprenticeship

  • This course may also be offered as a non-apprenticeship. Enquire today to discuss your eligibility

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  • road surfacing construction worker

  • civil construction worker (site maintenance)

  • civil construction worker (general)

  • plant and equipment operators.

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• Certificate IVCivil Construction (Supervision)

  RII40720-01

  Become a qualified civil construction site supervisor and develop the skills needed to lead and supervise teams effectively. Learn about civil works, implementing operational plans and site risk management systems on construction projects, and earn the respect of your industry peers along the way.

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  • That you are employed in the civil construction industry and have a minimum of 3 years relevant experience including conducting site risk assessments and quality checklists as evidenced by a letter from your employer

  • The ability to access at least 300 hours of relevant experience at your place of work over your course duration

  • That you hold a valid general construction induction card (commonly known as a white card) as evidenced by providing a copy of your white card

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  • civil construction site supervisor

  • civil construction technical specialist

  • civil construction asset manager.

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Civil Construction Design

• Certificate IVCivil Construction Design

  RII40820-01

  Kickstart your civil construction career and gain foundational skills to work as a civil engineering draftsperson or civil engineering designer. Learn and apply a wide range of construction principles as you build your road to success.

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  • No entry requirements for this course

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  • Civil engineering designer

  • Civil engineering draftsperson

  • Civil engineering technician

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• DiplomaCivil Construction Design

  RII50520-01

  Equip yourself with the expertise to work as a civil construction designer, civil or structural draftsperson, site officer or project manager. Learn a broad range of technical and managerial skills as you build your career in the dynamic civil construction industry.

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  • No entry requirements for this course

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  • civil/structural draftsperson

  • civil/structural designer para-professional

  • civil construction site officer

  • civil construction site manager

  • civil designer

  • civil technical assistant.

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• Advanced DiplomaCivil Construction Design

  RII60520-01

  Prepare yourself for a future in civil construction projects and workforces. This course will mimic real world civil construction responsibilities, ensuring you graduate with a strong insight into the daily activities involved in civil construction.

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  • There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol now.

  • Traineeship

  • To be eligible to enrol as a trainee you must:

  • • Be employed in the civil construction industry as this course is delivered in the workplace
  • • Have a signed traineeship contract
  • Thinking about a traineeship? Enquire today.

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  • site manager

  • engineering project offer

  • engineering designer

  • quantity surveyor

  • engineering draftsperson

  • engineering technical assistant

  • civil construction project manager.

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Industrial Coating

Learn highly sought, specialised skills to apply protective coatings to the metal surfaces of industrial machinery, ships, mining equipment and valuable infrastructure. more...

• Certificate IIISurface Preparation and Coating Application

  MSM30216-01

  Master the skills to prepare metal surfaces of heavy industrial machinery, ships and infrastructure, using abrasive blast-cleaning techniques. You’ll pair that knowledge with highly specific protective finishing methods and be in demand across the industry.

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  • No entry requirements for this course

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  • protective coatings paint applicator

  • abrasive blaster.

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Spatial Information Services

Discover how geospatial technologies like GNSS and GIS can be applied to tangible entities on the ground. Work in town planning, environmental management, defence or real estate. more...

• Certificate IIISurveying and Spatial Information Services

  CPP30221-01

  Develop foundational skills, use cutting-edge technology and discover the right career path for you in the world of surveying and spatial information. Enter the industry as a surveying or spatial information services assistant.

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  • No entry requirements for this course

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  • surveying field assistant

  • spatial information services assistant.

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• Certificate IVSurveying and Spatial Information Services (Spatial Information)

  CPP41721-02

  Map out an exciting career and become qualified to work in the exciting surveying and mapping services industry. Learn the essentials of spatial information in this practical, industry-informed course, and go on to a range of study and career pathways.

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  • No entry requirements for this course

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  • geographic information systems (GIS) technician

  • natural resource management officer

  • cartographer

  • spatial information services technicians.

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• DiplomaSpatial Information Services

  CPP50221-01

  Fine-tune your spatial information technical expertise as you learn a wide range of software and data skills. Produce maps and terrain visuals, and gain attributes valued in geospatial technicians, cartographers, town planning officers and more, across a range of industries.

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  • Extensive working experience in the spatial information services industry, as evidenced by your resume OR

  • Successful completion of the Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services, as evidenced by your academic transcript

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  • cartography

  • asset manager

  • photogrammetrist

  • GIS analysts

  • ecological modeller

  • spatial systems officer.

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Surveying

Apply your technical mind to a career in the surveying and mapping industry. Use computer aided drawing and spatial data to measure and calculate essential figures for surveying. Enjoy the growing demand for surveyors as infrastructure development booms. more...

• Certificate IVSurveying and Spatial Information Services (Surveying)

  CPP41721-01

  Map out an exciting career and become qualified to work in the exciting surveying and mapping services industry. Learn the essentials of surveying in this practical, industry-informed course, and go on to a range of study and career pathways.

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  • Successful completion of a Certificate III in Surveying and Spatial Information or equivalent work experience, as evidenced through either an academic transcript or cover letter

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  • surveying technician.

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• DiplomaSurveying

  CPP50121-01

  Develop your leadership skills for advanced roles in surveying across industries like mining, defence, engineering and more. Build experience using surveying technology and gain critical skills to become a surveying technician or engineering surveyor.

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  • Successful completion of the Certificate IV in Surveying, the Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services (Surveying) as evidenced by a copy of your transcript or certificate or

  • Significant, relevant work experience where your tasks and capabilities reflect the maths and Excel units of competency in the above Certificate IV qualifications, as evidenced by a letter from your employer or resume

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  • Surveying technician

  • Survey technician

  • Engineering surveyor

  • Surveying supervisor

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