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National code: RII30920

Certificate III in Civil Construction (Bridge Construction and Maintenance)

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Overview About this course

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.

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

    • Complete concreting work on bridges, suspended slabs, columns, beams and walls
    • Construct, erect and dismantle formwork - moulds for concrete that can be cast in place or precast
    • Construct, erect and dismantle falsework - temporary reinforcement to support constructions
    • Read and interpret plans, take measurements and make calculations
    • Use hand tools, power tools and small plant including a pump, generator, compressor or a ground compactor
    • Perform maintenance and take preventative measures, following work health and safety (WHS) procedures

Course outcomes

Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

  • A nationally accredited qualification at certificate III level

  • A pathway to further study in civil construction

  • Experience liaising with real clients and stakeholders

  • Experience working on a real work site with colleagues and supervisors

  • The ability to use a variety of hand tools, power tools, and civil construction equipment

  • Strong pathway to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities

  • Skills in working to project deadlines

Suitability Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol

  • Be employed as an apprentice in industry

  • Register with an Apprenticeship Network Provider who will support your application

Note

  • 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.

Completion requirements

During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:

  • A general construction induction card (commonly known as a white card).

  • To complete the Operate elevating work platform you need to be 18 years old to sit the licenced unit assessment. Your teacher can help schedule this unit towards the end of your course, if needed.

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

  • Good hand-eye coordination and the ability to use hand tools

  • Comfort working at heights and in confined spaces

  • An intermediate level of fitness to manage physical tasks like shovelling, moving surveying equipment, and walking long distances

  • The ability to work well as part of a team

  • A commitment to safety

  • Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 10 high school level

Note

  • TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test. This skills test helps us to understand your individual study needs, to design an individualised plan that supports your study success and ensures your LLN skills match the demands of the course.

TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

Pathways Future career and study options

Career pathways

Our graduates go onto roles like: civil construction bridge maintenance worker, civil construction worker, civil construction general worker and civil construction site maintenance worker.

Study pathways

Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

Previous study 1 Course

Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

Further study 5 Courses

Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

Related study 4 Courses

Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.

Your experience counts

At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

Units Units taught in this course

Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Civil Construction (Bridge Construction and Maintenance) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 26 units of competency, including 8 core and 18 speciality units.

Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.

Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

  • Plan and organise work RIIBEF201E

  • Carry out measurements and calculations RIICCM201E

  • Read and interpret plans and job specifications RIICCM203E

  • Communicate in the workplace RIICOM201E

TAFE NSW services Facilities and support

TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

  • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

  • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

  • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

  • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

  • TAFE NSW Libraries

  • Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

  • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

  • LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

  • Student associations – get social with our student community

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