TAFE NSW
Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Build your plant operations skills to contribute to exciting, large scale infrastructure projects as an earthmoving plant operator. Learn to confidently operate heavy machinery like rollers and tip trucks, and work as part of a team on a range of projects including roads, railways and airports.
Delivery mode
TAFE NSW offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- Ettamogah Road, Thurgoona
- Foleys Lane, North Wollongong
- 154-164 Burnet Street, Ballina
- 32 Victoria Road, Macquarie Fields
- Experiment Farm Road, Trenayr
- 91 Parry Street, Newcastle West
- 13 Janison Street, Tamworth
- 109 March Street, Orange
- Glenreagh Street, Coffs Harbour
- 363 Hogbin Drive, Coffs Harbour
- 7 Clarence Street, Grafton
- The Northern Parkway, Tuncurry
- 70 Widderson Street Port Macquarie
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Apprenticeship
Be employed as an apprentice in the industry
Register with an Apprenticeship Network Provider who will support your application
Non-apprenticeship
- Be at least 21 years of age, as evidenced by photo identification
- Have at least 2 years of work experience in this occupation or trade, as evidenced by employee records such as your resume and/or letters from your employers
- Be currently employed in the relevant industry, as evidenced by a letter from your employer
Course fees
- NSW Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the NSW Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
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...
About TAFE NSW
TAFE NSW is the leading provider of vocational education and training in Australia. Each year, more than 430,000 students enrol in our courses and training. We aim to skill the workforce for the future through high quality, personalised education and training.
