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Certificate III in Civil Construction (General)

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The Certificate III in Civil Construction Apprenticeship is a great opportunity to start a career in civil construction. This is not offered as a Free TAFE course. The demand for skilled civil construction workers is massive and rising!

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
RII30920
Study Mode
In person

About this course

The Certificate III in Civil Construction Apprenticeship is a great opportunity to start a career in civil construction. This is not offered as a Free TAFE course.
The demand for skilled civil construction workers is massive and rising! Talk to you employer about them sponsoring you through this recognised apprenticeship. The Certificate III in Civil Construction is a stepping stone to future employment opportunities in this vibrant industry. Those with the qualifications will be first in line for the jobs.
Holmesglen offers a flexible and engaging experience for apprentices. We have a proven reputation for providing quality training that is designed to meet the needs of individuals, companies and employers.
Our Civil Construction department offers apprenticeship training in the general stream. Holmesglen's innovative proven model of delivery is based on the principles of 70/20/10 training, where 70% is on the job, 20% is coaching and peer review, and 10% is classroom based learning.
Our training and assessment caters for varying entry levels, while seeking to recognise your current skills and experience. We can customise training to suit your needs.



Entry requirements

Employed as an apprentice in the civil construction industry or related business with a apprenticeship training contract in place and signed by Holmesglen / Apprentice / Employer.
Must hold WorkSafe Victoria construction industry induction white card. Holmesglen will provide the industry card training at an additional cost if required.
The required LLN levels for this qualification are Reading: 3, Writing: 2 and Numeracy: 4 to ensure candidates/apprentices can conduct the following tasks:
Use and interpret vocabulary specific and workplace procedures to communicate with other workplace personnel.
Complete a Safe Work Method Statement to include other work being conducted at the work place, including a site plan for underground surfaces.
Interpret documentation that includes technical specificity to workplace procedures, inspection and safe use of plant and safety equipment, including emergency plan workplace signage.
Calculate soil types, weights and cubic metres.

Apprentices must complete a BKSB Literacy and Numeracy assessment before enrolment.

There are no prerequisites for this qualification.

COVID-19 vaccination requirements
Please refer to our coronavirus update page to view current vaccine requirements.

Study locations

Moorabbin

Chadstone

Career pathways

  • plant operator
  • leading hand
  • site supervisor

Credit for prior study or work

You may be able to shorten the length of your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.