Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations

Jobs and Skills WA: Construction courses

Want to work on some of Western Australia's biggest civil construction projects, with the big machines and equipment? Get job ready skills with this course!

If you would love to work with the big dozers, trucks and other plant that you see on WA's big infrastructure and construction projects such as new roads and bridges, and new hospitals and schools — this is the qualification you need, and there's great job opportunities out there in this specialist field.

You'll learn how to carry out manual excavation, use hand and power tools, operate small plant and equipment, conduct civil construction skid steer loader, roller and excavator operations; implement traffic management plans and control traffic with a stop-slow bat; drain and dewater; identify, locate and protect underground services and more! Plus you'll get your White Card, for working on construction sites, and more!

Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study.

Low fee
Apprenticeship or traineeship
STEM
VET for secondary students
Industry: Building and Construction | Engineering and Mining |
National course code: RII30820 | WA State ID: BGL4

Choose a WA TAFE college that delivers this course

To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.

If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.

Working with big machines will be your everyday reality with a career in Civil Construction. 

A career as an operator in the Civil construction industry provides a diverse working environment where no two days are the same. You will be required to apply a broad range of skills and provide theoretical advice and support to a team. As a qualified operator the job opportunities are endless, particularly in the construction and mining industry. 

This qualification includes a White Card ticket and WA Main Roads Department accreditation certificate for Basic Worksite Traffic Management & Traffic Control (optional).

As part of your training you will learn how to:

  • Carry out measurements and calculations,
  • Identify, locate and protect underground services,
  • Carry out manual excavation,
  • Use hand and power tools,
  • Operate small plant and equipment,
  • Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations,
  • Conduct civil construction excavator operations,
  • Conduct roller operations,
  • Implement traffic management plan,
  • Control traffic with stop-slow bat,
  • Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (White Card),
  • Drain and dewater civil construction site and more!

 

 Half price fees apply!

Throughout this course, you will work with dozers, trucks and other plant to build new roads and bridges and key buildings within the region. 

As part of this Qualification, you will learn how to plan and organise specific work projects following worksite health and safety regulations. You will learn how to read and interpret plans and specifications, work at heights, operate a skid steer, excavator, front end loader and small plant and equipment. Students will gain practical skills in hand and power tool operation and preparing, excavating, maintaining and disposing of waste on civil construction sites. 

Are you looking for a career in construction operating plant equipment? When you complete the Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations you'll be building a career as a mobile plant operator.

SM TAFE provides quality training that serves both employers and employees. Employers gain the benefits of skilled and accredited employees and the employee gains the knowledge, skill, confidence and a sense of pride when completing the qualification. Training for any required gap units can be scheduled to align with workplace operations and may be conducted at the employer’s place of business if required.

All delivery is done off campus at clients' sites or specialised resourced locations in the metropolitan area.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as skilled operators with civil construction plant, who apply a broad range of skills in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. These individuals may provide theoretical advice and support a team. 

Choose a private training provider that delivers this course

This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.

ABV Training & Consulting Pty Ltd (RTO 52592) offers training in RII30820 Certificate III in Civil Construction plant operations. This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as skilled operators with civil construction plant, who apply a broad range of skills in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. These individuals may provide theoretical advice and support a team. Students may have the opportunity to gain the following tickets: Excavator - Front End Loader; Skid Steer; Roller or grader; White Card. For more information and unit selection please refer to our website https://trainingalliance.com.au/australian-business-and-vocational-training-rto-52592/

Delivery locations

Practical site
Classroom

This qualification is delivered through an apprenticeship-based pathway and reflects the role of a skilled operators working in the civil construction plant sector.
The Apprentices will have the opportunity to attend face to face training at our facilities in Jandakot and West Swan.
Students will be undertaking their training through a combination classroom-based learning, onsite delivery, and online work activities.
For more information contact our team at Australian Training Management on 1300 977 606 or email info@australiantraining.com.au
www.australiantraining.com.au

Delivery locations

Jandakot
West Swan

The Cert III in Civil Construction Plant Operations is now a full trade qualification and there has never been a better time to become an apprentice in civil construction in the WA Southwest with major long term projects currently underway and looking for people that want to get into the industry and train up for the long term creating new roads, bridges and infrastructure designed to meet the future needs of the Southwest. This apprenticeship is hands on, along with the core units that will enable you to confidently read site plans, follow site rules and procedures and also operate small plant and equipment safely, employers and trainees have a choice of 5 elective units on machines currently in use at their worksite which may include, Excavators, Skid Steers, Watercarts, Articulated Haul Trucks, Cranes, Dozers and many more. If you feel you may need assistance to get you through the theory, we are here to help with tools and resources to assist getting you through the reading and writing. For a full range of mobile plant and elective units available through Cape Training and Assessing’s RII30820 apprenticeship, visit our website at Capetraining.com.au or call us on (08) 97837000

Delivery location

South West

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as skilled operators with civil construction plant, who apply a broad range of skills in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. These individuals may provide theoretical advice and support a team. Call us on 9249 8778 to find out more.

Delivery location

Perth

This qualification is delivered through an apprenticeship pathway and reflects the role of a skilled operator working in civil construction as a plant operator.
Apprentices attend training in a combination of onsite delivery and classroom-based learning at our Jandakot training skills centre.
Contact Civil Train WA today for more information on
08 9417 1980 or courseswa@ccfsa.com.au www.civiltrain.com.au
[To work in civil, you need to train with the civil experts]

Delivery locations

Perth
Goldfields-Esperance
Southwest
Wheatbel

Djaringo's course has been specifically designed to meet the needs of industry within the Kimberley region. On successful completion, you will have the knowledge and skills to confidently apply for employment in civil construction and mining works. Within the Kimberley, there are substantial long term projects currently under way and many more upcoming. Contact us on 9193 7100 for more information.

Delivery location

Kimberley

Down to Earth Training & Assessing offers Apprenticeships in RII30820 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations. Our training is based on what you need to know & what you need to do to gain your trade certificate. We deliver Down to Earth Training. For further information call (08) 9528 8888 or email admin@down2earth.com.au

Delivery location

Perth

Mining Transport and Construction Services Pty Ltd offers training in RII30820 Certificate III in Civil Construction plant operations.
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as skilled operators with civil construction plant, who apply a broad range of skills in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. These individuals may provide theoretical advice and support a team. Students may have the opportunity to gain the following tickets: Excavator - Front End Loader; Skid Steer; Roller or grader; White Card.
For more information and unit selection please refer to our website https://trainingalliance.com.au/mining-transport-and-construction-services-pty-ltd-rto-52053/

Delivery locations

Perth
Goldfields-Esperance
Kimberley
South West

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 location

South West

RII30820 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations reflects the role of individuals working as skilled operators of plant equipment. It is suited to someone who may be employed to apply a broad range of skills and theoretical knowledge within the civil construction field.

Delivery location

South West

This qualification reflects the role of a skilled operator working in Civil construction, who applies a broad range of skills in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. Upon completion, students could be eligible to apply for roles such as: Civil Foundations Worker and Mobile Plant Operator-General Civil Construction There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, although students will need to undertake an LLN assessment. Students must be over the age of 16 years and 7 months to enrol.

Delivery locations

Perth
Peel

The Certificate III in Civil Construction provided by Western Training can be contextualised for employers, however, is generally broken down into five clusters, covering introductory skills such as communication and safety, then building to more trade specific areas including roller, skid steer, excavator and front end loader. We also cover drain and dewater, risk management, manual excavation and more. This course is delivered over 3-4 years through a combination of classroom training, workplace site visits and face to face individual training. For more information about how this course is run, please see our website westerntraining.com.au or call us on 08 6184 6766. 

Delivery location

Perth

Kallibr Training continues to deliver high quality training in the civil construction industry as a leader in the field we work with many of the Tier 1 companies to train their employees. This qualification reflects the role of a skilled operator working with civil construction plant, who applies a broad range of skills in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. The individual may provide theoretical advice and support a team. Call today to on 1300 668 141 find our more the RII30820 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations and other training we provide.

Delivery location

Perth

The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.