Construction Labourer

A Construction Labourer works on a building site to assist builders and tradespeople to complete a construction project. Your job will vary depending on the project but you might have to get a work site ready by clearing rubbish and debris or getting necessary equipment into position. You’ll spend time loading and unloading construction materials and you might have to perform tasks like digging a trench or mixing concrete. You may have to operate machinery or do other work as instructed by your team.

A Construction Labourer is a very physically demanding role. You’ll need to be fit and capable of all sorts of manual labour and heavy lifting. You’ll spend a lot of time outdoors and will need to travel regularly to different job sites. It’s important you can work as part of a team and follow instructions closely.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $67,548
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a construction labourer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CPC10120

Certificate I in Construction

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
3 - 24 months
$0 - $4,545
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPC20220

Certificate II in Construction Pathways

On Campus
4 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
RII30920

Certificate III in Civil Construction

Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 36 months
$0 - $17,030
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
RII20120

Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
3 - 10 weeks
$0 - $6,045
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPC20120

Certificate II in Construction

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
2 - 24 months
$0 - $3,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
RII20720

Certificate II in Civil Construction

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
$0 - $7,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPCCWHS1001

Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card)

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $2,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
RII30920

Certificate III in Civil Construction (Bridge Construction and Maintenance)

Traineeship
18 - 24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Labourer
RII30920

Certificate III in Civil Construction (Civil Construction General)

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
24 - 30 months
$0 - $9,700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Labourer
RII30920

Certificate III in Civil Construction (Timber Bridge Construction and Maintenance)

Blended
30 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Labourer
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