RII20720

Certificate II in Civil Construction

Kick start your career with this entry-level course to become a civil construction worker or labourer.

STUDY LOCATIONS Darling Downs and South West North Queensland

WAYS TO STUDY Apprenticeships and traineeships

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Course overview

Kick start your career in civil construction with this entry-level course. Gain the basic skills and knowledge needed to become a civil construction worker or labourer.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, there is strong future growth predicted for building and plumbing labourers, including civil construction labourers. There are likely to be around 70,000 job openings expected in this very large occupation over the next five years.

In this course you'll gain the practical skills and fundamental knowledge needed to perform routine tasks including manual excavation, concreting, trench work, pipe laying, and pothole repair. You will also develop a range of transferable skills including communicating in the workplace, planning and organising work, and working safely by following OHS policies and procedures. Our experienced teachers will give you the one-on-one support you need to succeed.

Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work as a civil construction worker or labourer. You can also continue to progress your career with further study at a certificate III and IV level.

What can I do?

Civil Construction Worker or Labourer

Course outcome:

RII20720 Certificate II in Civil Construction

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 6 elective units from the list below.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
RIIBEF201E

Plan and organise work

UNIT CODE :
RIIBEF201E

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and organise work in the resources and infrastructure industries, including conducting basic workplace maintenance and housekeeping procedures.
UNIT NAME
Plan and organise work

UNIT CODE
RIICCM201E

Carry out measurements and calculations

UNIT CODE :
RIICCM201E

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out measurements and calculations in the resources and infrastructure industries. It includes using measurements and calculations to estimate quantities for various work activities.
UNIT NAME
Carry out measurements and calculations

UNIT CODE
RIICCM202E

Identify, locate and protect underground services

UNIT CODE :
RIICCM202E

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, locate and protect underground services in civil construction.
UNIT NAME
Identify, locate and protect underground services

UNIT CODE
RIICCM203E

Read and interpret plans and job specifications

UNIT CODE :
RIICCM203E

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to read and interpret plans and job specifications in civil construction, including recognising amendments and commonly used symbols and abbreviations. It involves locating and identifying key features on site plans and reading and interpreting job plan specifications.
UNIT NAME
Read and interpret plans and job specifications

UNIT CODE
RIICCM205F

Carry out manual excavation

UNIT CODE :
RIICCM205F

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out manual excavation in civil construction, including confirming the location of underground services, manually excavating, placing barricades and isolating the excavation.
UNIT NAME
Carry out manual excavation

UNIT CODE
RIICCM207E

Spread and compact materials manually

UNIT CODE :
RIICCM207E

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to spread and compact materials manually in civil construction, including conducting compaction machine operational checks, directing vehicles and materials, directing machine operator to spread materials and operating mechanical compaction equipment.
UNIT NAME
Spread and compact materials manually

UNIT CODE
RIICOM201E

Communicate in the workplace

UNIT CODE :
RIICOM201E

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate in the workplace in the resources and infrastructure industries and other industries with relevant work practices and procedures.
UNIT NAME
Communicate in the workplace

UNIT CODE
RIISAM203E

Use hand and power tools

UNIT CODE :
RIISAM203E

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use hand and power tools in the resources and infrastructure industries.
UNIT NAME
Use hand and power tools

UNIT CODE
RIISAM204E

Operate small plant and equipment

UNIT CODE :
RIISAM204E

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate small plant and equipment in the resources and infrastructure industries.
UNIT NAME
Operate small plant and equipment

UNIT CODE
RIIWHS201E

Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures

UNIT CODE :
RIIWHS201E

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work safely and follow work health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures in the resources and infrastructure industries.
UNIT NAME
Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
RIICCM210E

Install trench support

UNIT CODE :
RIICCM210E

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install trench support in civil construction, including both installing and removing trench shoring.
UNIT NAME
Install trench support

UNIT CODE
RIICCM206E

Support plant operations

UNIT CODE :
RIICCM206E

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support plant operations in civil construction, including locating and marking services and assisting and providing guidance to directing operators.
UNIT NAME
Support plant operations

UNIT CODE
RIICCM208E

Carry out basic levelling

UNIT CODE :
RIICCM208E

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out basic levelling in civil construction, including establishing offsets to plans and drawings and setting up and using a levelling device
UNIT NAME
Carry out basic levelling

UNIT CODE
RIICCM209E

Carry out concrete work

UNIT CODE :
RIICCM209E

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out concrete work in civil construction, including constructing and fitting reinforcement, erecting formwork, concreting and stripping formwork.
UNIT NAME
Carry out concrete work

UNIT CODE
RIICRC201E

Repair potholes

UNIT CODE :
RIICRC201E

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to repair potholes in civil construction, including preparing, repairing and cleaning up potholes to sub-grade level.
UNIT NAME
Repair potholes

UNIT CODE
RIICRC208E

Lay pipes

UNIT CODE :
RIICRC208E

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lay pipes in civil construction, including setting out and conducting excavation, preparing foundations, installing bedding and laying pipe.
UNIT NAME
Lay pipes

UNIT CODE
RIIHAN211D

Conduct basic scaffolding operations

UNIT CODE :
RIIHAN211D

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct basic scaffolding operations, including erecting, maintaining and dismantling basic scaffolding.
UNIT NAME
Conduct basic scaffolding operations

UNIT CODE
RIIHAN301E

Operate elevating work platform

UNIT CODE :
RIIHAN301E

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate an elevating work platform at any height.
UNIT NAME
Operate elevating work platform

UNIT CODE
RIISAM201E

Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials

UNIT CODE :
RIISAM201E

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials in the resources and infrastructure industries.
UNIT NAME
Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials

UNIT CODE
RIIWHS202E

Enter and work in confined spaces

UNIT CODE :
RIIWHS202E

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to enter and work in confined spaces in the resources and infrastructure industries.
UNIT NAME
Enter and work in confined spaces

UNIT CODE
RIIWMG203E

Drain and dewater civil construction sites

UNIT CODE :
RIIWMG203E

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to drain and dewater civil construction sites. This includes establishing sedimentation controls, constructing sumps, installing surface or submersible pumps, and draining surface water using surface drains.
UNIT NAME
Drain and dewater civil construction sites

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

Ways to study

Choose your study location

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS	DELIVERY MODE
Toowoomba	Traineeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS	DELIVERY MODE
Townsville - Trade Training Centre Bohle	Traineeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online
Cairns	Traineeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online
Mount Isa	Traineeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online

At TAFE Queensland, we understand that employers need options and flexibility in employee training. We are committed to delivering the flexible training plans you need to get the job done. Choose from workplace training, block training, drop in days, mobile training, day release, online or a mix of all these options. Learn more

You must already be employed to enrol as an apprentice or trainee with TAFE Queensland. Speak to your employer about choosing TAFE Queensland as your Supervising Registered Training Organisation (SRTO).

Costs:

Eligible apprentices and trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour. These fees are calculated at a regulated rate of $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates apply for students who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Non-funded apprentices and trainees will be charged a fee for service cost. These will be confirmed prior to the commencement of training.
Information regarding costs will be outlined on the agreed training plan, which will be provided to the employer and apprentice or trainee at time of induction.

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Certificate II in Civil Construction (RII20720)

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COURSE CODE: RII20720

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How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

To study a traineeship program you must be indentured as a trainee with your employer.

Employers need to be able to provide necessary human and physical resources to qualify for a trainee.

Find out more on how to become an apprentice or trainee

Resources required

You are responsible for meeting the minimum occupational health and safety requirements in practical classes.
This includes the use of:

safety glasses
protective footwear with safety toe cap and non-slip soles to AS2210
long leather gloves to AS2161
hair protection
You should also wear 100% cotton drill industry-standard clothing

If you fail to meet these minimum standards of dress, you will not be permitted entry into practical classes.

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online.

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

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Certificate II in Civil Construction

Course overview

What can I do?

Course outcome:

Core units

Elective units

Download Brochure

Ask a question

Certificate II in Civil Construction

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

Payment plan

Upfront payment

Entry requirements

Selection criteria

Resources required

Assessment methods

Pathways

University pathways

How to apply

Direct application

Course disclaimer

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Related courses

Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations

Careers