Build Your Career in Civil Construction
Course Duration
Minimum period of 16 Weeks
Delivery Location
This course is undertaken at our Kenwick location.
Delivery Mode
Face-to-face classroom-based delivery mode.
Tracmin offers the Certificate II in Civil Construction, designed to equip you with the practical skills and knowledge needed to enter the civil construction industry with confidence. Whether you’re starting out or looking to enhance your existing skills, this hands-on course is your first step toward a rewarding career in infrastructure and construction.
Under Jobs and Skills WA, you may be eligible for Fee Free training.
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Course Overview
The Certificate II in Civil Construction provides foundational training for work on construction sites, including operating tools and equipment, following WHS procedures, and carrying out basic civil works under supervision.
Develop practical skills needed to work in civil construction, such as:
identifying, locating and protecting underground services
measurements and calculations
reading and interpreting plans and specifications
manual excavation
levelling
effective communication
Learn how to safely use and maintain tools and equipment used in civil construction, including:
hand and power tools
small plant and equipment
concreting materials and equipment
Who Should Enrol?
This qualification is ideal for:
Job seekers looking to start a career in civil construction
School leavers and career changers
Those already working in construction needing formal certification
Entry Criteria
Applicants must complete the following to determine suitability:
- Suitability Review (SDR), Language
- Literacy and Numeracy assessment
Fees and Funding
Eligible students in Western Australia may benefit from several government funding initiatives:
Lower Fees, Local Skills Initiative: This program offers a 50% reduction in course fees, capped at $1,200. Concession holders and individuals aged 15–24 may pay as little as $400, plus applicable resource fees.
The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply, such as resource fees and other fees.
Potential
Careers
Construction and engineering are some of the largest employment industries in Australia. This program is designed to give you industry skills so you can start a career in civil construction. Possible career opportunities emerging from the completion of RII20720 Certificate II in Civil Construction include:
Civil Construction Apprentice in a broad range of work situations
Construction Labourer
Civil Construction General Hand
Units of Study
To be awarded the RII20720 Certificate II in Civil Construction, 16 units must be completed consisting of:
- 10 core units
- 6 elective units, of which
- at least 5 must be chosen from elective units listed in the qualification
- no more than 1 may be chosen from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.
If the RPL application is successful, you will be given credits towards your course (meaning you may not have to complete all the units to gain this qualification).
Further Study Options
Pathways
Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations (RII30820)
For those interested in operating heavy machinery, the Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations focuses on the skills required to operate and maintain civil construction plant and equipment.