Civil Construction Worker

Their duties typically include preparing construction sites, operating machinery, handling materials, and supporting skilled tradespeople like carpenters, plumbers, and electricians. They work outdoors in varying weather conditions, often performing physically demanding tasks that require teamwork and adherence to safety regulations.

Civil Construction Workers may also be involved in setting out sites, compacting soil, and assisting with concrete work, contributing to the overall progress and quality of construction projects.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $62,400
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a civil construction worker?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
TLI32121

Certificate III in Rail Structures
On Campus
6 months
$4,000
  • Completed Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Senior Track Worker Track Worker Civil Construction Worker
Rail Infrastructure Worker
+ 1 more
  • Completed Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Senior Track Worker Track Worker Civil Construction Worker Rail Infrastructure Worker + 1 more
RII31619

Certificate III in Trenchless Technology
Apprenticeship, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Excavator Operator Underground Service Locator Civil Construction Worker
Driller Plant Operator Environmental Compliance Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Excavator Operator Underground Service Locator Civil Construction Worker Driller Plant Operator Environmental Compliance Officer + 3 more
TLIF0020

Safely access the rail corridor
Blended, On Campus, Online
1 - 4 days
$0 - $330
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Rail Worker Track Worker Track Maintainer
Track Machine Operator Civil Construction Worker Plant Operator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Rail Worker Track Worker Track Maintainer Track Machine Operator Civil Construction Worker Plant Operator + 3 more
RIIWHS302E

Implement Traffic Management Plan
Blended, On Campus
1 - 4 days
$0 - $579
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Traffic Controller Civil Construction Worker Road Construction Worker
Site Supervisor Civil Construction Plant Operator Road Maintenance Worker
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Traffic Controller Civil Construction Worker Road Construction Worker Site Supervisor Civil Construction Plant Operator Road Maintenance Worker + 3 more
RIIHAN307E

Operate a Vehicle Loading Crane
On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $2,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mobile Crane Operator Construction Labourer Civil Construction Worker
Forestry Worker Machine Operator Loader Operator Civil Construction Plant Operator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mobile Crane Operator Construction Labourer Civil Construction Worker Forestry Worker Machine Operator Loader Operator Civil Construction Plant Operator + 4 more
RIIMPO205E

Operate Roller/Compactor
On Campus
1 - 2 days
$0 - $1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Operator Civil Construction Worker Equipment Operator
Civil Construction Plant Operator Road Maintenance Worker Machine Operator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Operator Civil Construction Worker Equipment Operator Civil Construction Plant Operator Road Maintenance Worker Machine Operator + 3 more
RIIWMG203E

Drain And Dewater Civil Construction Sites
Traineeship
12 months
$135
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Construction Worker Construction Labourer Site Supervisor
Drainage Worker
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Construction Worker Construction Labourer Site Supervisor Drainage Worker + 1 more
RIISAM204E

Operate Small Plant and Equipment
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
1 day
$0 - $435
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Operator Construction Labourer Civil Construction Worker
Landscape Labourer Equipment Operator Demolition Labourer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Operator Construction Labourer Civil Construction Worker Landscape Labourer Equipment Operator Demolition Labourer + 3 more
UETDRMP003

Perform Cable Pit/Trench/Excavation Rescue
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Telecommunications Technician Civil Construction Worker Electrical Technician
Rail Infrastructure Worker Cable Jointer Work Health and Safety Officer Field Technician
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Telecommunications Technician Civil Construction Worker Electrical Technician Rail Infrastructure Worker Cable Jointer Work Health and Safety Officer Field Technician + 4 more
RIIMPO310F

Conduct Grader Operations
Blended, Distance, On Campus
1 - 2 days
$0 - $1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Grader Operator Civil Construction Worker Civil Construction Plant Operator
Road Construction Worker Road Maintenance Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Grader Operator Civil Construction Worker Civil Construction Plant Operator Road Construction Worker Road Maintenance Worker + 2 more
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