National code: RII30920

Certificate III in Civil Construction (Pipe Laying)

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Overview About this course

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.

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

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

  • Construct and support trenches

  • Lay, join and test pipes

  • Measure and calculate materials

  • Operate small plant and equipment

  • Communicate in a team and with colleagues

Course outcomes

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

  • Experience working in a real pipe laying business on key civil construction tasks

  • Confidence to liaise with clients and manage project deadlines

  • Opportunities to work in a team to solve challenges on project plans

  • A strong pathway to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities

Suitability Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

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

  • 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

Completion requirements

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

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

Entry recommendations

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

  • Basic digital literacy with electronic devices

  • Comfort working in confined spaces and at heights

  • Intermediate fitness to manage physical tasks like shoveling, backfilling and operating vibration plate compactors

  • The ability to provide your own personal protective equipment

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

  • 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 worker, civil construction pipe layer, civil construction site maintenance worker and civil construction mobile plant 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. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Visit NSW Fair Trading for licensing requirements and guidelines before you apply.

Study pathways

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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 (Pipe Laying) 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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