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Certificate III in Civil Construction (Civil Construction General) at Ballina

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Class details

Schedule Pace and number of hours.

Part Time

Delivery Method of course delivery.

On campus

Duration

Course duration Total time required to complete a course.

3 years

Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

Next intake

End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

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Time Commitment

Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.

2 hours

Additional study time The minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.

2 hours

Fee details

Full fee This is the non-subsidised fee for the course. Payment plans may be available.

$10,780

This course may be fee free, or available at a reduced cost.

Proposed timetable What time classes run

This course is currently scheduled as 4 day blocks, for 4 blocks per year over 3 years. An individual training plan will be provided when you enrol in this course. Your plan will outline the recommended study timetable and detail your units

Additional information Other things to know

Assessments

Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.

  • Practical skills assessment: demonstrations under observation, role play scenarios

  • Knowledge assessments: presentations, multiple choice questions, true or false, short answer questions

  • Simulated workplace projects: scenario-based problem solving

Work placement

Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.

  • Before you can start an apprenticeship, you first need to find an employer in the industry you're interested in that will support you through your studies. You and your employer should contact an Apprenticeship Network Provider (ANP) and tell them you're interested in studying at TAFE NSW.
    The ANP will help you and your employer to complete a Training Contract. Once you have a Training Contract, we will help you, your employer and the ANP to complete a Training Plan Proposal. Once you have both these documents, the ANP will lodge them with State Training Services, who will provide further advice about next steps.

    Find out more: https://www.training.nsw.gov.au/apprenticeships_traineeships/index.html

    For further information or assistance, call 131 601.

Materials needed

To complete this course, the following materials are required:

  • There are no materials needed for this qualification.

Additional entry requirements

To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.

  • To take this course as an apprenticeship you need to be employed as an apprentice in the industry as evidenced by a letter of support from your employer and

  • Submit your Training Plan Proposal (TPP) with your application

  • Before you can start an apprenticeship, you first need to find an employer in the industry you're interested in that will support you through your studies. You and your employer should contact an Apprenticeship Network Provider (ANP) and tell them you're interested in studying at TAFE NSW.

  • The ANP will help you and your employer to complete a Training Contract. Once you have a Training Contract, we will help you, your employer and the ANP to complete a Training Plan Proposal. Once you have both these documents, the ANP will lodge them with State Training Services, who will provide further advice about next steps.

  • Find out more: https://www.training.nsw.gov.au/apprenticeships_traineeships/index.html

  • For further information or assistance, call 131 601.

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 (Civil Construction General) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 25 units of competency, including 7 core and 18 speciality units.

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

Course delivery Studying on Campus

Study in purpose built facilities that supports and accelerates your learning - from art studios and mechanical workshops to laboratories and bakeries. Structure your weekly schedule, immerse yourself in your craft, build friendships and networks, and enjoy an impactful learning experience.

Ballina

TAFE NSW Ballina is located only a few blocks from the Ballina Fair and Ballina Central shopping centres, in the heart of the Northern Rivers region. The campus is a warm and welcoming place to study, with a close-knit community of friendly teachers, supportive staff and a large multicultural population of students able to meet, talk, work together and immerse themselves in an academic environment full of limitless possibilities.

Campus address

154-164 Burnet Street Ballina 2478

Parking on campus grounds is available.

Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

Facilities

TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.

  • Computer Aided Design (CAD) computer labs

  • North Coast TAFE Jobs Hub

  • Simulated business offices

  • Simulated fire-suppression and control training facility

  • Simulated hospital nursing environment

  • State-of-the-art maritime training facility

  • Virtual retail operation skills centre

Student support

We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.

  • Mon 8.30 AM - 4 PM
  • Tue 8.30 AM - 4 PM
  • Wed 8.30 AM - 4 PM
  • Thu 8.30 AM - 4 PM
  • Fri 8.30 AM - 4 PM
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed