Certificate
This course will give you the skills to work on civil construction sites, supporting and operating civil construction machinery and earthmoving equipment. As a plant operator, you'll use your knowledge to shift soil, rock and other materials to create infrastructure for a range of civil construction projects including roads and rail, land subdivision, tunnelling, forestry, mining and renewable energy infrastructure.
The civil construction industry is set to boom in the coming years, and you could be a part of it!
Get your Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations to become a trade-qualified and skilled plant operator within the civil construction sector as you master skills with state-of-the-art equipment to complete crucial tasks in your workplace.
You'll learn to apply a broad range of skills to different work situations and use your judgement to make informed decisions.
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Job roles could include working on subdivisions, bridge works, railways, renewable energy infrastructure, sewerage and drainage, electrical infrastructure, and pipeline and recreation works. Develop experience with a range of equipment such as excavators, front end loaders, rollers, skid steer loaders and other civil construction machinery.
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Skills and knowledge gained to work in the Civil Construction Industry. This qualification reflects the role of a skilled operator working with civil construction plant, who applies a broad range of skills in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. The individual may provide theoretical advice and support a team.
Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: Yes
Job roles could include working on subdivisions, bridge works, railways, renewable energy infrastructure, sewerage and drainage, electrical infrastructure, and pipeline and recreation works. Develop experience with a range of equipment such as excavators, front end loaders, rollers, skid steer loaders and other civil construction machinery.