Certificate II in Civil Construction

• Work safely and follow WHS procedures, including preparing to work in the construction industry
• Use hand and power tools, and operate small plant and equipment
• Communicate effectively and work as part of a team
• Carry out basic levelling, concrete work, and manual excavation
• Install trench support and work in confined spaces
• Spread and compact materials manually
• Support plant operations and work safely around machinery
• Read and interpret plans and job specifications
• Identify, locate, and protect underground services
• Perform workplace measurements and calculations
• Plan and organise tasks on a worksite

• Construction labourer
• Road construction and maintenance operator
• Civil construction machine operator
• Local council worker
• Mine or quarry worker

This qualification gives you entry-level skills and opens pathways to traineeships, further training, and short courses to boost your job prospects in the industry. 

At South West TAFE

• Certificate III in Civil Construction – available on campus or as a traineeship and provides hands-on training for work in an operational, supervisory or management role within the civil construction field
• Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations – a traineeship that specialise in machinery like excavators and loaders
• Certificate III in Civil Construction - Road Construction and Maintenance – a traineeship that specialises in the field of road construction and maintenance

You may also choose to complete an industry-recognised short course to expand your skills and job-readiness including:

• Civil Construction Plant Operator
• Forklift Licence
• Elevated Work Platform (EWP)
• Telehandler Operator Licence
• Working Safely at Heights 

At university:

While this course does not provide a direct university pathway, it can provide a foundation to support future study at university with a degree in construction management, surveying, or civil engineering.  

SWTAFE Glenormiston Training Facility

Thursday afternoons (1pm - 5pm) during school terms.
One week-long school holiday block training (term 2 school holidays, dates to be confirmed), Monday to Friday (1pm - 5pm each day).

This course is partial completion only. Upon completion of the program, you will receive a Statement of Attainment listing the successful units completed. You may be able to use the Statement of Attainment to receive credit towards a full qualification, reducing the time and cost of further study.

Credit to ATAR score

Students undertaking this VET DSS program are eligible for credit of up to four VCE VET units on their VCE Statement of Results: two units at Unit 1-2 level and a Unit 3-4 sequence. Students may be entitled to 10% increment towards their VCE.

VCE Vocational Major

Students undertaking this VET DSS program through the VCE Vocational Major stream will need to complete a minimum of 180 nominal hours of a VET DSS program over a 2-year period.

Any costs and fees associated with completing this course will managed directly with your school. Please contact your school for further information.

Some courses require specific resources or materials necessary for your study e.g. tools of the trade, uniform, etc. Please check with your school's VET DSS coordinator to determine resource costs applicable to you.

There are 5 steps to applying for a VET DSS program with SWTAFE:

1. Look at your options - chat with your school's VET DSS Coordinator and your parents/guardians about a program that will suit you.
2. Apply - complete a short online application form
3. Complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment online
4. Chat to our team - your SWTAFE teacher or course specialist will contact you to discuss the course in more detail and ensure the right units of study are selected for you.
5. Enrol - once your school approves your VET DSS application, you will be enrolled in the qualification at SWTAFE.