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There are 11 courses available within the Toowoomba 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.
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..
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.
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.
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..
Average duration: 6 months.
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..
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..
The RII31220 Certificate III in Civil Foundations reflects the role of a skilled operator in the civil construction industry, applying a broad range of skills in varied work contexts. Using discretion, judgement, and theoretical knowledge, the individual may offer theoretical advice and support a team. This qualification involves on-the-job training, requiring employment in the civil construction industry. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates..
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..
Average duration: 18 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..
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To become a construction labourer in Toowoomba, you may want to consider completing the Certificate I in 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 TAFE Queensland (established in 1998) or North Regional TAFE (established in 1996). 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 Toowoomba area that provides construction labourer training. This campus is 9999km away from the center of Toowoomba. 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