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Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations

National ID: RII30820 | State ID: BGL4

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!

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

  • Plant and Machine Operator
  • Construction Worker
  • Mobile Plant Operator

Course overview

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Duration: 12 weeks

Competitive: No

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Technology Park 12 weeks No No selection criteria
Last updated on December 5, 2025