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There are 12 courses available within the Rockhampton area for people who want to become a construction labourer.
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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..
Average duration: 12 months.
The RII20120 Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation qualifies you for entry-level labouring jobs at mining and civil construction sites. This nationally recognised qualification introduces you to site safety, communication, and risk control, then teaches you a range of hands-on operational skills so you can support work teams and production operators. The course covers: traffic control, complying with site rules and procedures, performing measurements and calculations, operating equipment and vehicles, using hand and powertools, reading maps, welding and cutting, operational maintenance. Enquire now for the list of career outcomes, study units, and enrolment centres near you..
Average duration: 6 months.
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..
Average duration: 18 months.
Get your Construction Industry White Card with the CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry. This nationally recognised short course is mandatory for anyone who routinely enters a construction site in Australia, including site managers, tradies, apprentices, surveyors, and labourers. During your studies, you will learn your WHS responsibilities and develop skills in hazard identification and risk control. The course covers: using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), understanding safety signs, reporting hazards, incident and emergency responses, interpreting safety documents, and more. Enquire now for the full list of White Card competencies and training providers near you that offer this short course..
Average duration: Half day.
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..
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..
Average duration: 1 day.
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..
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To become a construction labourer in Rockhampton, you may want to consider completing the Certificate III in Civil Construction. This qualification will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in this industry.
You can train to become a construction labourer by completing a qualification with North Regional TAFE (established in 1996) or Cartec Training (established in 2012). Find a course provider near you. Once you make an enquiry, a course advisor will get in touch to discuss your study options and course fees.
There is one campus within the Rockhampton area that provides construction labourer training. This campus is 9999km away from the center of Rockhampton. You can also study a construction labourer course through online or distance learning. Find a course provider that best suits your needs.
Here are some potential career pathways within civil construction. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Civil Construction
Concreter
$960 weekly pay
Construction Labourer
Construction Worker
Excavator Operator
$1,050 weekly pay
General Hand
General Labourer
Loader Operator
Mobile Crane Operator
$1,400 weekly pay
Pipelayer
Rigger
Road Construction Worker
Road Marker
Steel Fixer
Traffic Controller
Building Estimator
$1,440 weekly pay
Construction Estimator
Construction Supervisor
$1,150 weekly pay
Grader Operator
$1,540 weekly pay
Site Foreman
Building Contractor
$1,550 weekly pay
Construction Manager
Construction Project Manager