Kick start your career with this entry-level course to become a civil construction worker or labourer.
RII20715 Certificate II in Civil Construction
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.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 6 elective units from the list below.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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RIIBEF201DPlan and organise workUnit code: RIIBEF201D Unit description: This unit describes a participant's skills and knowledge required to plan and organise work in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries. This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles. |
Plan and organise work | |
RIICCM201DCarry out measurements and calculationsUnit code: RIICCM201D Unit description: This unit describes a participant's skills and knowledge required to carry out measurements and calculations in Civil Construction. This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles. |
Carry out measurements and calculations | |
RIICCM202DIdentify, locate and protect underground servicesUnit code: RIICCM202D Unit description: This unit describes a participant's skills and knowledge required to identify, locate and protect underground services in Civil Construction. This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles. |
Identify, locate and protect underground services | |
RIICCM203DRead and interpret plans and job specificationsUnit code: RIICCM203D Unit description: This unit describes a participant's skills and knowledge required to read and interpret plans and specifications in Civil Construction. This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles. |
Read and interpret plans and job specifications | |
RIICCM205ECarry out manual excavationUnit code: RIICCM205E |
Carry out manual excavation | |
RIICCM207DSpread and compact materials manuallyUnit code: RIICCM207D Unit description: This unit describes a participant's skills and knowledge required to spread and compact materials manually in Civil Construction. This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles. |
Spread and compact materials manually | |
RIICOM201DCommunicate in the workplaceUnit code: RIICOM201D Unit description: This unit describes a participant's skills and knowledge required to communicate in the workplace within the Resources and Infrastructure Industries. This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles. |
Communicate in the workplace | |
RIISAM203DUse hand and power toolsUnit code: RIISAM203D Unit description: This unit describes a participant's skills and knowledge required to use hand and power tools in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry. This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles. |
Use hand and power tools | |
RIISAM204DOperate small plant and equipmentUnit code: RIISAM204D Unit description: This unit describes a participant's skills and knowledge required to operate small plant and equipment in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry. This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles. |
Operate small plant and equipment | |
RIIWHS201DWork safely and follow WHS policies and proceduresUnit code: RIIWHS201D Unit description: This unit describes a participant's skills and knowledge required to work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries. This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles. |
Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures |
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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BSBDIV301Work effectively with diversityUnit code: BSBDIV301 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise and interact productively with diversity in the workplace. It covers sensitive responses to, and interactions with, all manner of diversity that might be encountered during the course of work. |
Work effectively with diversity | |
RIICBS202DHand spread asphaltUnit code: RIICBS202D Unit description: This unit describes a participant's skills and knowledge required to hand spread asphalt in Civil Construction. This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles. |
Hand spread asphalt | |
RIICCM206DSupport plant operationsUnit code: RIICCM206D Unit description: This unit describes a participant's skills and knowledge required to support plant operations in Civil Construction. This unit is appropriate for those working in an assistant role. |
Support plant operations | |
RIICCM208DCarry out basic levellingUnit code: RIICCM208D Unit description: This unit describes a participant's skills and knowledge required to carry out basic levelling in Civil construction. This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles. |
Carry out basic levelling | |
RIICCM209DCarry out concrete workUnit code: RIICCM209D Unit description: This unit describes a participant's skills and knowledge required to carry out concrete work in Civil Construction. This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles. |
Carry out concrete work | |
RIICCM210DInstall trench supportUnit code: RIICCM210D Unit description: This unit describes a participant's skills and knowledge required to install trench support in Civil construction. This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles. |
Install trench support | |
RIICCM211DErect and dismantle temporary fencing and gatesUnit code: RIICCM211D Unit description: This unit describes a participant's skills and knowledge required to erect and dismantle temporary fencing and gates in Civil Construction. This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles. |
Erect and dismantle temporary fencing and gates | |
RIICRC201DRepair potholesUnit code: RIICRC201D Unit description: This unit describes a participant's skills and knowledge required to repair potholes in Civil Construction. This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles. |
Repair potholes | |
RIICRC208DLay pipesUnit code: RIICRC208D Unit description: This unit describes a participant's skills and knowledge required to lay pipes in Civil Construction. This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles. |
Lay pipes | |
RIISAM201DHandle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materialsUnit code: RIISAM201D Unit description: This unit describes a participant's skills and knowledge required to handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry. This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles. |
Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials | |
RIIWHS205DControl traffic with stop-slow batUnit code: RIIWHS205D Unit description: This unit describes a participant's skills and knowledge required to control traffic with stop-slow bat in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries. This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles. |
Control traffic with stop-slow bat | |
RIIWMG203DDrain and dewater civil construction siteUnit code: RIIWMG203D Unit description: This unit develops a participant's skills and knowledge required to drain and dewater civil construction sites in Civil construction. This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles. |
Drain and dewater civil construction site |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools. Learn more
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Mount Isa | up to 1 year | Full time | Classroom | ||
Cairns | up to 1 year | Full time | Classroom | ||
Townsville (Trade Training Centre Bohle) | up to 1 year | Full time | Classroom |
Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.
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, or a mix of all these options. Learn more
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DROP IN DAYS
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BLOCK TRAINING
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DAY RELEASE
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MOBILE VAN
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Ipswich | Traineeship |
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Workplace
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DROP IN DAYS
![]() Train with a teacher at a TAFE Queensland facility without an appointment. |
BLOCK TRAINING
![]() Flexible training offered in blocks ranging from three days to six weeks. |
DAY RELEASE
![]() Weekly scheduled training at a TAFE Queensland facility, planned in advance. |
MOBILE VAN
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Toowoomba | Traineeship |
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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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This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
To study an apprenticeship or traineeship program you must be indentured as an apprentice or trainee with your employer.
Employers need to be able to provide the necessary human and physical resources to qualify for an apprentice.
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 covered uppers, steel capped toes and non-slip soles to AS2210, leather gloves to AS2161, and 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, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.
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.
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