RII20720
Certificate II in Civil Construction

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Certificate II in Civil Construction

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Fee Free Tafe

Great news, this course is included in Fee-Free TAFE* for courses commencing in 2025.

To be eligible for a Fee-Free place you must be:

a resident of Tasmania or working in Tasmania
an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, an eligible VISA holder, and
of working age

*Fee-Free TAFE covers your tuition fee only. Other fees may apply. See Fee-Free TAFE Eligibility for more information.

Fee-Free* TAFE is a joint initiative of the Australian and Tasmanian Governments, providing tuition-free training places to eligible Tasmanians wanting to train, retrain or upskill. Places are limited and not guaranteed and applying early is recommended. The number of funded Fee Free* places on offer at TasTAFE are determined by the Australian and Tasmanian Governments.

Course overview

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Locations

North
Alanvale

North West
Burnie

South
Clarence

Attendance options

Full-time

Study type

Apprentices/Trainees

Tuition Fees

Subsidised $ 1,380.00
Concession* $ 400.00
Fee-Free TAFE NO FEE

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

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Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Build the foundations for a successful career in civil construction

You must be employed in the civil construction industry to undertake this course.

This entry- level course is ideal for new and existing workers in the civil construction industry. It offers a valuable opportunity to strengthen your practical skills and contribute to a safer, more efficient worksite.

In this course, you will gain a wide range of hands-on skills using the tools, equipment and processes commonly found in the civil construction industry. You will learn how to carry out tasks such as manual excavation, concrete work, pothole repair and basic levelling, as well as how to operate small plant and equipment.

The course also covers topics such as identifying underground services, reading and interpreting site plans, and understanding environmental and heritage considerations. You will build your ability to communicate in the workplace, plan and organise tasks, manage risks, and follow WHS procedures - core skills for working safely and productively on-site.

The course is delivered through a combination of on-campus and on-the-job training over a period of 18 months. Off-the-job training is scheduled across seven blocks of three-day sessions. The exact training schedule may vary depending on your selected elective units and will be arranged in consultation with you and your employer.

On successful completion, you will be equipped with nationally recognised skills that support your development as a civil construction worker and help you take the next step in your career. You may choose to continue your studies with further qualifications such as the Certificate IV in Civil Construction Plant Operations (RII40820) or the Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision (RII40920), opening up more opportunities for advancement within the industry.

This course is available for new and existing workers within the civil construction industry. The training will be delivered both off and, on the job, so you must have access to a suitable workplace for some of the practical components of the course and be working with an appropriately experienced person.

You must be employed in the civil construction industry to undertake this course.

Interested in starting this course?

Contact us today to express your interest or make an enquiry.

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Fee-Free TAFE eligibility

Fee-free TAFE is a joint initiative of the Australian and Tasmanian Governments, providing tuition-free* training places to students wanting to train, retrain or upskill.

The following Tasmanian residents are eligible for Tasmanian Government subsidised training:

Australian citizens
Permanent residents

And Tasmanian residents who have permission for work and study in Australia and:

Are New Zealand citizens with a Special Category Visa
Are holders of a temporary humanitarian visas
Are Tasmanian State Sponsored skill migrant visa holders
Are a dependent (aged over 18) or partner (spouse) visa holder of an eligible applicant.

All other visa holders are ineligible for subsidised training. This includes all bridging visa holders and Tasmanian State Sponsored business visa holders.

Applicants must also meet any specific entry requirements for individual courses.

First Nations Australians, young people (17-24), people out of work or receiving income support, unpaid carers, women facing economic insecurity, women undertaking study in non-traditional fields and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Note: People studying within the education system (up to Year 12), or undertaking a traineeship or apprenticeship are not eligible.

*Your tuition fees are covered; however you may need to cover costs such as textbooks, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

Any additional fees will be identified in course specific information.

Places are limited and not guaranteed and applying early is recommended. The number of Fee-Free places on offer at TasTAFE are determined by the Australian and Tasmanian Governments.

Entry

To enrol in this course, you must have access to a suitable civil construction workplace for the practical training components.

Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Generally, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as: pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

For this course, you will need:

Safety glasses
Safety boots (steel cap toe)
Hearing protection (ear muffs/ear plugs)

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a RII20720 - Certificate II in Civil Construction.

Below is a list of all core and elective units that TasTAFE offers in this course. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend and the qualification packaging rules. For further information refer to training.gov.au.

Core units
RIIBEF201E	Plan and organise work
RIICCM201E	Carry out measurements and calculations
RIICCM202E	Identify, locate and protect underground services
RIICCM203E	Read and interpret plans and job specifications
RIICCM205F	Carry out manual excavation
RIICCM207E	Spread and compact materials manually
RIICOM201E	Communicate in the workplace
RIISAM203E	Use hand and power tools
RIISAM204E	Operate small plant and equipment
RIIWHS201E	Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures

Elective units
CPCWHS1001	Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
FWPCOT2239	Trim and cut felled trees
RIICBS203E	Safely handle bituminous materials
RIICCM206E	Support plant operations
RIICCM208E	Carry out basic levelling
RIICCM209E	Carry out concrete work
RIICRC201E	Repair potholes
RIIRIS202E	Respond to site based spills
RIISAM201E	Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials
RIISAM205E	Cut, weld and bend materials
RIIWHS202E	Enter and work in confined spaces
RIIWMG203E	Drain and dewater civil construction sites

Career opportunities

Civil construction labourer
Road surfacing worker
Road construction/maintenance worker
Civil construction pipe laying worker
Plant operator
Bridge construction worker

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Career opportunities

Civil construction labourer
Road surfacing worker
Road construction/maintenance worker
Civil construction pipe laying worker
Plant operator
Bridge construction worker

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Whether you are at the very start of your training, returning to study after a long break, or looking to upskill in a specific area, we're here to help you to be successful in your chosen field of study, apprenticeship or traineeship.

Our student support services are available for all students, and aim to provide the support you need to make your learning experience just that little bit easier.

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RII20720 Certificate II in Civil Construction

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RII20720
Certificate II in Civil Construction