General Hand

A General Hand takes on various duties on a construction or building site. You might set up equipment or move building materials where they’re needed. General Hands might load and unload supplies or prepare a site for work by removing debris and unwanted materials. You might dig holes and trenches or erect temporary fencing as instructed.

General Hands should be flexible and willing to perform a range of tasks. You’ll need to be physically fit and able to carry out heavy lifting when required. General Hands must be able to work outdoors in a range of weather conditions. It’s important you can work as part of a team and follow directions closely.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a general hand?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CPC20120

Certificate II in Construction

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
2 - 24 months
$0 - $3,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MEM20105

Certificate II in Engineering

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
4 - 24 months
$0 - $8,490
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
RII20120

Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
3 - 10 weeks
$0 - $6,045
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MEM20219

Certificate II in Engineering - Production Technology

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $12,582
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
22473VIC

Certificate II in General Education for Adults

Blended, On Campus, Online
4 - 24 months
$0 - $5,470
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPC10120

Certificate I in Construction

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
3 - 24 months
$0 - $4,545
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MEM20422

Certificate II in Engineering Pathways

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
7 - 13 weeks
$0 - $8,664
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
52860WA

Certificate I in Industrial Skills (Entry Level Training)

On Campus
6 months
$0 - $722
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MEM20105

Certificate II in Engineering - Production

Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MEM10119

Certificate I in Engineering

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
3 - 12 months
$0 - $2,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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