Get started in civil construction with the RII30820 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations. This nationally recognised training course accompanies an apprenticeship and teaches you how to work safely on a civil construction site. The course covers levelling, trenches, concreting, earthworks — and you’ll also have the opportunity to learn how to operate a range of heavy vehicles (depending on your chosen electives) including backhoes, graders, dozers, and excavators. Enquire now for more information about how to enrol and where to study.
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The Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations will prepare you for the following roles.
A Plant Technician performs a range of duties at a processing or manufacturing facility. You might operate a particular piece of equipment or be pa...
A Plant Operator is responsible for maintaining equipment to ensure it works correctly. They might work at a power plant, chemical plant or oil ref...
A Production Worker plays a vital role in manufacturing and production settings, handling tasks such as assembling products, operating machinery, a...
A Street Cleaner uses a range of methods to keep streets, roads and walkways clear. Depending on the space involved you might use manual tools or y...
A Road Construction Worker is part of a construction team that builds and repairs roads. You might operate machinery, transport materials or direct...
A Plant Mechanic conducts repairs and maintenance on heavy machinery such as agricultural or industrial equipment. You’ll perform routine servicing...
A Mobile Plant Mechanic conducts repairs and maintenance on heavy machinery. You’ll often travel to various locations to work on equipment on site....
A Forklift Mechanic carries out servicing and repairs on forklift equipment. You might diagnose problems and replace faulty parts. Forklift Mechani...
A Road Marker applies markings to road surfaces for a range of purposes. You might prepare road surfaces and use various road marking equipment. Ro...
A Construction Worker performs a range of tasks on a building or construction site. You’ll move equipment and materials into position and may erect...
A Grader Operator uses a grader to perform a range of duties on a construction site. You might move earth and rock and prepare surfaces for further...
A Jumbo Operator uses heavy equipment in a range of industries, most commonly in mining. You might operate various equipment including heavy excava...
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