Certificate III in Civil Construction

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Fee type for this course: Full fee

Overview

Overview

Develop practical skills and knowledge in a fast-growing industry with a Certificate III in Civil Construction RII30920 at Victoria University.

You will gain knowledge and skills in:

  • reading and interpreting plans and specifications
  • measurements and calculations
  • operation of a small plant and equipment
  • hand tools and power tools
  • planning and organising work
  • workplace communication and safety
  • risk management.

These skills will set you up for success in the following specialisations:

  • RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction – Road Construction and Maintenance
  • RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction – Tunnel Construction
  • RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction – General.

Within each specialisation, you will learn specific practical skills for your future career, such as drainage and dewatering, excavation and concreting.

This course is ideal for anyone interested in entering the civil construction industry.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your educational achievements and work experience, as well as your skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course


Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course Structure

Course duration

  • Domestic: 0.5 years
  • Apprenticeship: 3 years
  • Traineeship: 1 year
  • Industry group: 1.5 years

Fees & Scholarships

Free TAFE

University fees vary, depending on how much the government contributes towards course costs (if anything).

Read below to find out about the fee ‘type’, the estimated yearly tuition costs for this course, and learn about the financial support on offer (including our generous scholarship program).

Only the Road Construction and Maintenance specialisation is eligible for Free TAFE.

Fees

Scholarships

CAREERS

Graduates from this qualification will have the skills and knowledge in their specialisation to undertake roles within the civil construction industry such as:

  • road construction specialist
  • road maintenance specialist
  • skilled operator working in specifically in tunnelling or general civil construction work.