TAFE NSW
Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Build your plant operations skills to contribute to exciting, large scale infrastructure projects as an earthmoving plant operator. Learn to confidently operate heavy machinery like rollers and tip trucks, and work as part of a team on a range of projects including roads, railways and airports.
Delivery mode
TAFE NSW offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- 109 March Street, Orange, NSW
- 13 Janison Street, Tamworth, NSW
- 154-164 Burnet Street, Ballina, NSW
- 32 Victoria Road, Macquarie Fields, NSW
- 363 Hogbin Drive, Coffs Harbour, NSW
- 7 Clarence Street, Grafton, NSW
- 70 Widderson Street Port Macquarie, NSW
- 91 Parry Street, Newcastle West, NSW
- Ettamogah Road, Thurgoona, NSW
- Experiment Farm Road, Trenayr , NSW
- Foleys Lane, North Wollongong, NSW
- Glenreagh Street, Coffs Harbour, NSW
- The Northern Parkway, Tuncurry, NSW
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Apprenticeship
Be employed as an apprentice in the industry
Register with an Apprenticeship Network Provider who will support your application
Non-apprenticeship
- Be at least 21 years of age, as evidenced by photo identification
- Have at least 2 years of work experience in this occupation or trade, as evidenced by employee records such as your resume and/or letters from your employers
- Be currently employed in the relevant industry, as evidenced by a letter from your employer
Course fees
- NSW Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the NSW Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations will prepare you for the following roles.
Plant Operator
A Plant Operator is responsible for maintaining equipment to ensure it works correctly. They might work at a power plant, chemical plant or oil ref...
Road Construction Worker
A Road Construction Worker is part of a construction team that builds and repairs roads. You might operate machinery, transport materials or direct...
Grader Operator
A Grader Operator uses a grader to perform a range of duties on a construction site. You might move earth and rock and prepare surfaces for further...
Excavator Operator
An Excavator Operator breaks up and moves dirt and rock using excavation equipment. You might work on small scale residential projects, larger cons...
Loader Operator
A Loader Operator uses loading equipment to move materials around a site. You might operate a range of machinery and use your skills to operate con...
Dump Truck Operator
A Dump Truck Operator drives a dump truck in a range of industries including mining or quarrying. You’ll be part of a production team and your role...
Plant Mechanic
A Plant Mechanic conducts repairs and maintenance on heavy machinery such as agricultural or industrial equipment. You’ll perform routine servicing...
Bulldozer Operator
A Bulldozer Operator uses heavy machinery to move materials, clear land, and grade surfaces for construction, mining, or roadwork projects, followi...
Mobile Plant Operator
A Mobile Plant Operator uses heavy machinery in construction, mining, agriculture and more. You might operate excavators, bulldozers, cranes or loa...
Roller Operator
A Roller Operator drives road rollers to compact soil, gravel, asphalt and other materials. You might work on roads, building sites or major infras...
About TAFE NSW
TAFE NSW is the leading provider of vocational education and training in Australia. Each year, more than 430,000 students enrol in our courses and training. We aim to skill the workforce for the future through high quality, personalised education and training.
