North Regional TAFE
Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Build a big future in the civil construction and mining industry.
The Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations provides participants with the skills to work as an operator within the civil construction industry.
Throughout this course, you will work with dozers, trucks and other plant to build new roads and bridges and key buildings within the region.
As part of this qualification, you will learn how to plan and organise specific work projects following worksite health and safety regulations. You will learn how to read and interpret plans and specifications, work at heights, operate a skid steer, excavator, front end loader and small plant and equipment. You will gain practical skills in hand and power tool operation and preparing, excavating, maintaining and disposing of waste on civil construction sites.
Delivery mode
North Regional TAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- 68 Cable Beach Rd Broome
- 40 Clarendon St Derby
- Flynn Drive Fitzroy Crossing
- Terone St Halls Creek
- Sharpe Street Wyndham
- 5 Fraser St Roebourne
- Dampier Road Karratha
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations will prepare you for the following roles.
Plant Technician
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...
Plant Operator
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...
Production Worker
A Production Worker plays a vital role in manufacturing and production settings, handling tasks such as assembling products, operating machinery, a...
Street Cleaner
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...
Road Construction Worker
A Road Construction Worker is part of a construction team that builds and repairs roads. You might operate machinery, transport materials or direct...
Plant Mechanic
A Plant Mechanic conducts repairs and maintenance on heavy machinery such as agricultural or industrial equipment. You’ll perform routine servicing...
Mobile Plant Mechanic
A Mobile Plant Mechanic conducts repairs and maintenance on heavy machinery. You’ll often travel to various locations to work on equipment on site....
Forklift Mechanic
A Forklift Mechanic carries out servicing and repairs on forklift equipment. You might diagnose problems and replace faulty parts. Forklift Mechani...
Road Marker
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...
Construction Worker
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...
Grader Operator
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...
Jumbo Operator
A Jumbo Operator uses heavy equipment in a range of industries, most commonly in mining. You might operate various equipment including heavy excava...
About North Regional TAFE
North Regional TAFE (NR TAFE) is the largest provider of training and vocational services in the north of Western Australia, servicing communities and industries across a region exceeding one million square kilometres.
