This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in an operational role in civil construction, who undertake a prescribed range of tasks using limited practical skills and fundamental knowledge, in a defined context working under supervision.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the qualification.
The following occupations relate to this qualification.
Asphalt Worker
Asphalt Workers compact, level and spread materials to form roads and footpaths, perform minor repairs to damaged surfaces, repair signs and guideposts, and undertake general maintenance of bitumen surfaces.
Civil Construction Worker
Civil Construction Workers perform basic civil operations work. They may operate small plant and equipment, carry out measurements and calculations, and collect and prepare samples. This is an entry level position.
Construction Hand
Construction Hands assist on construction sites with manual work such as spreading and compacting materials, digging trenches, controlling construction traffic, laying pipes and doing simple concreting work.
The following industry sectors relate to this qualification.
Civil Construction
This sector covers the design, construction and maintenance of structures such as bridges, roads, canals, dams and buildings.
