Certificate II in Civil Construction

RII20720

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in an operational role in civil construction, who undertake a prescribed range of tasks using limited practical skills and fundamental knowledge, in a defined context working under supervision.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations

Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the qualification.

  • Financial help

    • Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:

      • Career Start (traineeship)

      *To be eligible for this funding, you have to do a traineeship.

      Check your eligibility

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

    To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.

  • On-the-job training

    • Completing this course through a traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.

    This traineeship is available:

    • Civil Construction Worker - Labourer

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Through traineeship:
      1 year
    • Qualification only:
      6 months – 1 year

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Workplace-based
    • Some classroom learning
    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Practical learning

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Carry out manual excavation Core
Carry out measurements and calculations Core
Communicate in the workplace Core
Identify, locate and protect underground services Core
Operate small plant and equipment Core
Plan and organise work Core
Read and interpret plans and job specifications Core
Spread and compact materials manually Core
Use hand and power tools Core
Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures Core
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry Elective
Carry out basic levelling Elective
Carry out concrete work Elective
Conduct basic scaffolding operations Elective
Conduct spreader operations Elective
Construct and dismantle fences and gates Elective
Control traffic on high volume roads Elective
Control traffic with portable traffic control devices and temporary traffic signs Elective
Control traffic with stop-slow bat Elective
Cut, weld and bend materials Elective
Drain and dewater civil construction sites Elective
Enter and work in confined spaces Elective
Fall trees manually (basic) Elective
Hand spread asphalt Elective
Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials Elective
Install trench support Elective
Lay pipes Elective
Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level Elective
Operate elevating work platform Elective
Repair potholes Elective
Respond to site based spills Elective
Safely handle bituminous materials Elective
Support plant operations Elective
Take samples of road surfacing materials Elective
Trim and cut felled trees Elective
Use explosive power tools Elective
Use inclusive work practices Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate II in Civil Construction sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Earthmoving Plant Operator (General)

    ANZSCO 721211

    Earthmoving Plant Operators (General) operate a range of earthmoving plants to assist with building roads, rail, water supplies, dams, treatment plants and agricultural earthworks.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Backhoe Operator

    ANZSCO 721212

    Backhoe Operators operate backhoes and attachments to excavate, break, drill, level and compact earth, rock and other material.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Bulldozer Operator

    ANZSCO 721213

    Bulldozer Operators operate bulldozers using blades and other attachments to gouge out, level and move materials in construction, forestry, mining and other projects.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Excavator Operator

    ANZSCO 721214

    Excavator Operators operate heavy excavation plants to excavate, move and load earth, rock and rubble.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Grader Operator

    ANZSCO 721215

    Grader Operators operate graders to spread and level materials in construction projects.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Loader Operator

    ANZSCO 721216

    Loader Operators operate motorised loaders to move and load soil, rock and other material.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Builder's Labourer

    ANZSCO 821111

    Builder's Labourers perform routine tasks in erecting and repairing structures and facilities on building and construction sites and in factories producing prefabricated building components.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate I or secondary education

  • Earthmoving Labourer

    ANZSCO 821113

    Earthmoving Labourers perform routine tasks in excavating earth, clearing and levelling sites, and digging irrigation channels.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate I or secondary education

Training providers delivering Certificate II in Civil Construction

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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