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OverviewAbout this course
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.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Plan and organise projects in a team
Read and interpret plans and specifications
Work safely on a construction site
Carry out measurements and calculations
Carry out manual excavation
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A nationally accredited qualification at Certificate II level
Experience working on foundational civil construction tasks
Exposure to real civil construction sites and settings
Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
This course can be completed as part of a traineeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.
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). You will need this before you can enter a construction site.
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
The ability to use hand tools like drills and hammers
Willingness to work at heights and in confined spaces
Literacy and maths skills at an Australian Year 10 level
Fitness at an intermediate level to manage physical tasks like shovelling, moving surveying equipment and walking long distances
Teamwork and collaborative skills
A commitment to safety
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.
Find Your Fit
This simple tool guides you to a suitable course level based on your foundation skills and confidence.
PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: 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 and Civil construction pipe laying worker
Licensing
A white card (or general construction induction card) is required for workers who want to carry out construction work in NSW. This is specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007). Visit the SafeWork website for more information on applying for your white card.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Certificate II in Civil Construction does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study0 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
The Certificate II in Civil Construction does not have any post-graduate courses.
Related study2 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.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate II in Civil Construction qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 16 Units of competency, including 10 core and 6 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 - 10
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.
Read and interpret plans and job specificationsRIICCM203E
Carry out measurements and calculationsRIICCM201E
Operate small plant and equipmentRIISAM204E
Spread and compact materials manuallyRIICCM207E
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