Civil Construction Courses in Sydney

Become a licensed builder with the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building). This nationally recognised qualification is the minimum training requirement for builders working on domestic premises in Australia. The course covers: understanding building codes and standards, managing WHS on a construction site, reading and interpreting plans and specifications, applying site surveys, managing site communication and admin, procuring construction materials, managing construction quality, and more. Enquire now for entry requirements, licensing outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates. PLEASE NOTE: requirements for builder’s licences vary by state and territory. Always check the requirements before enrolling in any training course..

A Diploma of Building and Construction can help you further your career in the building industry. You’ll develop your skills in construction management, including estimating costs, supervising projects and preparing contracts. Whether you work as a builder, a foreman or a building inspector, this course will give you the skills you need to take your work to a new level. The Diploma of Building and Construction covers a range of topics from structural principles to occupational health and safety. Course delivery will vary depending on your provider, but you might cover topics including monitoring costing systems, preparing tender documentation and selecting building contractors. Enquire now for a full list of study units, entry requirements and start dates..

Become a Building Estimator with the CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Estimator). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to produce cost estimates for building and construction projects. You’ll learn to read and interpret plans, then prepare simple building sketches and drawings. The course also covers project risk management, labour and material schedules, tender documentation, building codes and construction standards for class 1-10 buildings, and much more. Enquire now for the list of study units, Building Estimator competencies, and enrolment opportunities near you..

Get started in building contract administration with the CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Contract Administrator). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to select, prepare, and administer a construction contract. You’ll learn how to process client requirements, arrange building applications and approvals, and procure construction materials. The course also delivers competencies in project management, leadership, business writing, and effective communication. Enquire now for upcoming enrolment dates and the full list of career outcomes in contract administration..

Become a qualified site manager with the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to manage an active construction site. The course covers: site safety and compliance, work team leadership, supervising concreting work, waste minimisation, procuring resources, estimating costs, project quality management, applying building codes, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, construction career outcomes, and the latest enrolment opportunities near you..

The BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management (Specialising in Construction) is designed for project managers and team leaders working in the construction industry who have been assigned to a major project. You will learn how to scope and cost out a project, then manage the budget, quality, resources and work teams. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, study outcomes, and enrolment opportunities..

The CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways prepares you for work in the construction industry and gives you head start if you want to find a trade apprenticeship. You’ll learn how to read and interpret plans, take accurate measurements, and work safely on a building site — then choose electives that support a career in bricklaying, carpentry, joinery, plastering, tiling, or stonemasonry. Enquire now for the list of speciality areas and enrolment opportunities near you..

Construction Managers and Supervisors need more than the skills of their apprenticeship or trade to successfully manage a complex building site (and make a name for themselves in the construction industry). This nationally recognised qualification delivers real-world skills in HR Management (recruiting, selecting, inducting, and managing a construction team); Risk and Safety Management; Project Management (scope, costs, quality); and working within a budget. Enquiry today for the learning plan, enrolment options, and start dates..

A Certificate IV in Building and Construction is the qualification you need to further your construction career. This course is designed for people currently working as builders, including those who own their own building business. You’ll develop building management skills and learn to supervise and oversee construction projects. Whether you want to work as a construction manager or expand your building business, this course can provide the skills you need to succeed. The Certificate IV in Building and Construction covers a range of topics relevant to the building industry. Course delivery will vary depending on your provider, but you might cover subjects including applying building codes and standards, conducting on-site supervision of building projects and reading and interpreting plans and specifications. Enquire now for a full list of study units, entry requirements and start dates. .

The Master of Engineering Civil Structural will equip you with the necessary skills to address the demands of the structural engineering industry. Students with a background in civil, construction, transport, and systems engineering will especially benefit from this program as it prepares them for further career development in the structural engineering industry. Upon completion of this program, you will gain skills and knowledge in the latest and developing technologies in civil and structural engineering..

Become a licensed rigger and dogger with the CPC30720 Certificate III in Rigging. This nationally recognised qualification prepares you for work at heights on construction sites in Australia. During your studies you’ll learn the essential safety and communication protocols at construction sites and gain a range of accredited work permits. Technical skills include: carrying out measurements and communications, reading and interpreting plans and specifications, operating booms and work platforms, erecting and dismantling scaffolding, using dogging tools and equipment, operating various work vehicles, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of study units, licensing outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates..

Learn how to operate a mobile crane with the CPC32920 Certificate III in Construction Crane Operations. This nationally recognised qualification has two different licensing outcomes: Stream 1 20 tonne (C2) licence OR Stream 2 60 tonne (C6) licence. Competencies include: handing construction materials, working safely at heights, working safely around power sources, responding to emergencies, applying fatigue management strategies, operating cranes and elevated work platforms, crane maintenance, and much more. Due to the high-risk nature of mobile crane operations, the qualification has a strong focus on safety measures. Enquire now for entry requirements, licensing outcomes, and upcoming course enrolment dates..

Become a licensed traffic controller with the RIISS00054 Traffic Controller Skill Set. This nationally recognised course is part of the traffic controller accreditation scheme in most Australian states and territories. The course covers: worksite safety and communication, positioning traffic signs and barriers, correctly directing traffic, using hand held stop-slow bats, using correct hand signals, reporting traffic offenders, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of traffic controller competencies, licensing outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates..

Get your traffic control license with the nationally recognised RIISS00055 Traffic Management Implementer Skill Set. This hands-on course is part of the traffic controller accreditation scheme in most Australian states and territories. The course covers: reading and confirming requirements of the traffic control plan, deploying signage and traffic controllers to correct positions, ensure traffic flow is monitored, dealing with traffic offenders, ensuring the safety of work crews who are removing signage and traffic control devices. Enquire now for the full list of traffic control competencies, licensing outcomes, and enrolment opportunities near you..

Get your Traffic Control Licence with the nationally recognised short course RIIWHS205E - Control Traffic with Stop-Slow Bat. This training is an approved traffic controller training course in some Australian states and will teach you how to control vehicle and pedestrian traffic using stop-slow bats, hand signals, and approved communication devices. Competencies include: wearing correct PPE and high-vis clothing, following work instructions and site procedures, using communication devices and electronic equipment, reporting traffic offenders, responding to accidents and emergency situations. Enquire now for upcoming enrolment dates and information about traffic controller accreditation. PLEASE NOTE: always check with your course provider before enrolment if you are seeking accreditation as a traffic controller..

Get your Traffic Control Licence with the nationally recognised short course RIIWHS205E - Control Traffic with Stop-Slow Bat. This training is an approved traffic controller training course in some Australian states and will teach you how to control vehicle and pedestrian traffic using stop-slow bats, hand signals, and approved communication devices. Competencies include: wearing correct PPE and high-vis clothing, following work instructions and site procedures, using communication devices and electronic equipment, reporting traffic offenders, responding to accidents and emergency situations. Enquire now for upcoming enrolment dates and information about traffic controller accreditation..

Are you interested in building administration and need skills in contract administration, estimating and scheduling? How about the CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support? This nationally recognised qualification will develop your skills in project management, leadership and risk management. During your studies you’ll learn to read plans and specifications, and prepare simple building sketches and drawings. You’ll also have the opportunity to specialise in either Contract Administration or Building Estimating. Enquire now for the latest course enrolment dates, career outcomes, and the availability of specialisation units..

Become a Traffic Controller with the RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Traffic Management). This nationally recognised qualification introduces you to the safety and communication protocols of a civil construction worksite, then teaches you how to control traffic according to the traffic management plan. Competencies include: preparing traffic management plans, risk management, working as a spotter, reading and interpreting maps, positioning portable traffic signals, safe lifting and carrying, operating vehicles, escorting mobile works, operating truck mounted attenuators, and much more. Enquire now for available course dates and the full list of civil construction career competencies..

Get a job as a Road Marker with the RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Road Marking). This nationally recognised qualification introduces you to civil construction work and begins with the key safety, communication, and hands-on skills you need to get started (measuring, using hand tools, operating small plant and equipment). You’ll then gain road marking technical skills including surface preparation, handling and storing road marking materials, carrying out road marking operations (ride-on, long line, thermo plastic). There is also scope to obtain a number of WHS permits and licences (rigging, dogging, forklift). Enquire now for the list of study units, road marking competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates..

Get the skills you need to join a tunnel construction crew with the RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Tunnel Construction). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to work safety on a civil construction site, following site rules and using standard tools, plant, and equipment. You’ll also gain job-specific technical skills required for tunnel construction: locating and protecting underground pipes and cables, digging, levelling, spreading and compacting, installing sub-soil drainage, waste removal, installing rock anchors and ground supports, lining tunnels and much more. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, tunnel construction competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates..

Join a construction crew working on timber bridges with the RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Timber Bridge Construction and Maintenance). This nationally recognised qualification prepares you for civil construction work, teaching you how to use tools, take measurements, and safely perform bridge maintenance work. The course covers: maintaining timber bridges, digging, levelling, installing trench supports, installing temporary support members, splicing and connecting timber members, working at heights, bridge inspections, traffic control, replacing sub-structure members, replacing super-structure members, and much more. Enquire now for the latest course enrolment dates and your eligibility for subsidised training..

Get a labouring job on a civil construction work crew with the RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Civil Construction General). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to use basic hand tools and construction equipment, as well as safely carry out manual work including digging, lifting, carrying, levelling, concreting, paving, road and bridge construction, traffic control, and yard maintenance. There is also scope to obtain a number of WHS permits and licences: rigging, dogging, scaffolding, working at heights, and more. Enquire now for the full list of civil construction competencies, availability of specialisation units, and upcoming enrolment dates near you..

Join a bridge construction and maintenance crew with the RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Bridge Construction and Maintenance). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you the communication and safety essentials of a civil construction worksite, then introduce you to the required tools, measurements and calculations. You’ll also gain hands-on skills in digging, levelling, concreting, site draining and dewatering, installing pre-cast girders and parapets, installing pre-cast concrete bridge decks, and more. This course also has scope to obtain a number of WHS permits including working at heights, rigging, dogging, and scaffolding. Enquire now for enrolment opportunities and the full list of civil construction career outcomes..

Join a road construction crew with the RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Road Construction and Maintenance). This nationally recognised qualification begins with the environmental and safety protocols for civil construction workers, then delivers job-specific technical skills. Competencies include: digging, levelling, spreading and compacting materials, repairing potholes, traffic control, draining and dewatering the worksite, safely disposing non-toxic materials, locating and protecting underground pipes and wiring systems. Enquire now for the full list of study units, road crew competencies, and enrolment centres in your area..

Become a Pipelayer with the RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Pipe Laying). This nationally recognised qualification prepares you for work on a civil construction site and allows you to specialise in either water mains, stormwater systems, or sewer pipelines. The course covers: on-the-job safety and communication, using explosive power tools, installing trench support, laying pipes, spreading and compacting materials, levelling, draining and dewatering the construction site, traffic control, and much more. There is also scope to obtain a number of WHS permits and licences including rigging, dogging, scaffolding, working at heights, and elevating work platform. Enquire now for the list of study units, civil construction career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates..

Get a job with a road construction team with the RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Bituminous Surfacing). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to work with asphalt surfacing, spray sealing, and bituminous surfacing. The course covers: team communication, following health and safety procedures, risk management, accurate measuring and calculating, using hand and power tools, operating plant and equipment, spreading asphalt and bitumen, repairing potholes. Enquire now for the list of study units, road construction career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates..

Get started in civil construction with the RII31619 Certificate III in Trenchless Technology. This nationally recognised qualification prepares you for work on civil construction sites that utilise trenchless technologies. The course covers: following safety procedures, working in confined spaces, applying risk management, maintaining site records, onsite communication, following plans and job specs, protecting underground services, operating plant and equipment, manual excavation, laying pipes, and much more. There is also scope to obtain a number of licenses and work permits (dogging, scaffolding, crane, cherry picker). Enquire now for study units, career outcomes, and enrolment centres near you..

CPCCWHS1001 Work Safely in the construction industry (White Card) is a mandatory course for anyone working on a construction site in Australia. This includes site managers, construction supervisors, surveyors, labourers, licensed tradespeople and their apprentices. The course covers work health and safety essentials and is usually delivered over a full day of training. White cards are different in each Australian state and territory so you may additional training if working interstate. Enquire now to find a construction industry White Card training centre near you..

The Certificate I in Resources and Infrastructure Operations (RII10115) prepares you for entry level roles in the resources and mining sector. Over 6 months you’ll be introduced to this industry — while gaining essential skills and deciding if it’s the career path for you. Learn how to plan and organise your work, communicate with co-workers and supervisors, stay safe in the workplace, operate machines and vehicles, carry out accurate measurements, and use standard tools — you’ll also graduate with a qualification that is recognised by employers all over Australia. Enquire now for more information about how to enrol and what this course can do for you..

Get started in civil construction (eg, roads, bridges, dams) with the RII20720 Certificate II in Civil Construction. This nationally recognised qualification prepares you for work on a typical construction site and covers the essential aspects of on-site safety, reading and interpreting plans, using hand and power tools, carrying out measurements and calculations. Enquire now for the course outline, list of electives, and the next enrolment intake..

Get a real start in the construction industry with the CPC10120 Certificate I in Construction. It’s a hands-on qualification — completed over 11 weeks at a state-of-the-art training facility — that prepares you for a trade apprenticeship. You’ll graduate job-ready and knowing how to undertake a basic construction project, work safely, handle construction materials, use essential tools and equipment PLUS the skills to interpret plans and specifications. Enquire now for a full list of training centres, intake dates, and your eligibility for a government subsidy or concession..

Thinking about a career in construction but not sure if it’s for you? The CPC20120 Certificate II in Construction will prepare you for work as a labourer on a construction site, but it’s also a great pre-apprenticeship program. Over 6-12 months of study you will learn how to safely use standard tools, take measurements, perform calculations and levelling, work at heights, and carry out basic concreting. The course also covers excavation and demolition work. Enquire now for the list of study units and enrolment opportunities near you..

The CPC30320 Certificate III in Concreting qualifies you for work as a professional concreter on either commercial or domestic properties. This nationally recognised training course delivers the foundational knowledge required for any career in trades (measurements, calculations, levelling, using tools, onsite safety) as well as specific concreting skills (placing, finishing, curing, and reinforcing concrete). Enquire now for the full list of study units, elective choices, and enrolment opportunities..

Become a qualified steelfixer with the CPC31120 Certificate III in Steelfixing. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to reinforce concrete with mesh and steel bars on buildings and large structures. The course begins with construction industry basics including site safety and communication, reading plans and specifications, planning your work day, using steelfixing tools and equipment. You’ll then gain technical skills for steelfixing work: levelling procedures, cutting and bending materials using oxy-LPG, fixing reinforcement materials, carrying out concreting work, different welding techniques, working with scaffolding, and much more. Enquire now for entry requirements, steelfixing competencies, and RTOs offering this course..

Level-up your career in the building and construction industry with an CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management). This nationally recognised qualification gives you the skills you need to direct high-rise and complex building projects, as well as apply specialised knowledge of building codes and standards, contract administration, tender developments, and legal compliance. Graduates of this course have the skills and training they need to apply for their Builder Project Management Services licence. Enquire now and ask for the course brochure and government funding options..

The RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction is a nationally recognised qualification for anyone wanting to get started in road, bridge, or tunnel construction. The course introduces you to a civil construction jobsite, teaching you the safety and environmental protocols expected of all civil construction workers. You’ll learn to read plans and jobs specs, use a range of hand and power tools, and perform accurate measurements and calculations. The qualification then allows you to specialise in any of nine areas: bituminous surfacing, bridge construction, pipe laying, road construction, road marking, tunnel construction, timber bridges, traffic management, and general operational work. Enquire now for the list of course specialisations (and their availability in your area) as well as open course dates..

Join a civil construction work team with the RII40720 Certificate IV in Civil Construction Operations. This nationally recognised qualification prepares you for supervisor roles on civil construction sites for roads and subdivisions. During your studies you will learn how to supervise civil works teams, apply site risk management and safety procedures, complete paperwork and compliance documents, procure materials and supplies, monitor departmental budgets, supervise training and induction of new workers, administer contracts, liaise with senior managers, and much more. Enquire now for the list of study units, civil works competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates..

Get your mobile crane licence with the nationally recognised TLI30122 Certificate III in Mobile Crane Operation. This hands-on qualification has scope for slewing mobile cranes (up to 60 tonnes) and non-slewing mobile cranes (greater than 3 tonnes). The course covers: working at heights, working around electrical sources, rigging and dogging, mobile crane inspections, hazard identification and control strategies, workplace documentation, accident-emergency procedures, and mobile crane lifting operations. Enquire now for the full list of study units, mobile crane licensing outcomes, and upcoming enrolment opportunities near you..

A RII40720 Certificate IV in Civil Construction (Supervision) is perfect for students seeking a management and supervisory career in civil construction. This is a practical qualification and students gain leadership skills enabling them to administer contracts and supervise civil works contractors, while implementing a site safety plan. The RII40720 Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package..

A RII50420 Diploma of Civil Construction Management is a management level qualification and students who complete this study stream actually graduate with two diplomas: Diploma of Civil Construction Management; PLUS Diploma of Project Management; OR Diploma of Frontline Management. The qualification focuses on the skills managers need to address environmental, safety, and quality issues as well as the practical skills to make cost estimates and produce a rates schedule. The RII50420 Diploma of Civil Construction Management is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package..