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- 22617VIC Course in Civil Construction Pathway
- RIIMPO304E Conduct Wheel Loader Operations
- TLILIC0022 Licence to Operate a Slewing Mobile Crane (Up to 20 Tonnes)
- RIIVEH305F Operate and Maintain a Four Wheel Drive Vehicle
- TLILIC0040 Licence To Operate A Non-Slewing Mobile Crane (Greater Than 3 Tonnes Capacity)
- RIIHAN307E Operate a Vehicle Loading Crane
- RIIWHS302E Implement Traffic Management Plan
- RIICBS303E Conduct Materials Transfer Vehicle Operations
- TLILIC2005 Licence to Operate a Boom-Type Elevating Work Platform (Boom Length 11 Metres or More)
- RIIHAN301E Operate Elevating Work Platform
- NWP30222 Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (Civil Construction)
- RIIMPO318F Conduct Civil Construction Skid Steer Loader Operations
- TLILIC0005 Licence to Operate a Boom-type Elevating Work Platform (Boom Length 11 Metres or More)
- RIIMPO310F Conduct Grader Operations
- RIIHAN311F Conduct Operations with Integrated Tool Carrier
- RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Tunnel Construction)
- RIIVEH304E Conduct Tip Truck Operations
- RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Bituminous Surfacing)
- RIIMPO308F Conduct Tracked Dozer Operations
- RIIHAN309F Conduct Telescopic Materials Handler Operations
- CPCCLBM3001 Licence to operate a concrete placing boom
- RIIERR302E Respond to Local Emergencies and Incidents
- RIIMPO309F Conduct Wheeled Dozer Operations
- RIIMPO205E Operate Roller/Compactor
- TLILIC0021 Licence to Operate a Slewing Mobile Crane (Up to 100 Tonnes)
- RIIMPO312E Conduct Scraper Operations
- UETDREL006 Work Safely in the Vicinity of Live Electrical Apparatus as a Non-Electrical Worker
- TLILIC0023 Licence to Operate a Slewing Mobile Crane (Up to 60 Tonnes)
- RIIMPO321F Conduct Civil Construction Wheeled Front End Loader Operations
- TLILIC0018 Licence To Operate A Non-Slewing Mobile Crane (Greater Than 3 Tonnes Capacity)
Civil Construction Plant Operator careers
A Civil Construction Plant Operator is responsible for operating heavy machinery used in civil construction projects such as excavators, bulldozers, loaders, and cranes. Their role involves maneuvering and controlling these machines to carry out tasks like earthmoving, road building, and site preparation.
Operators must ensure the equipment is maintained properly, conduct safety checks, and follow site plans and instructions to meet project requirements. They work closely with site supervisors and other construction workers to ensure efficient and safe operations on construction sites, often in outdoor and sometimes challenging environments. Strong attention to detail, mechanical skills, and adherence to safety regulations are essential in this role.
