*Introduction to Civil Construction Skill Set

*Introduction to Civil Construction

South Australia

Unlock the Basics: Your Gateway to Essential Skills in Civil Construction

Course Overview

Any infrastructure development involving water, soil, or transportation falls under civil construction, making the Introduction to Civil Construction skill set a crucial first step on your professional journey. This course is designed to provide hands-on experience with civil construction projects, helping you develop practical skills and gain industry-specific knowledge as you complete your training.

Course Outcomes

CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (White Card)
RIIBEF201E Plan and organise work
RIICCM207E Spread and compact materials manually
RIISAM203E Use hand and power tools
RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
RIICCM205F Carry out manual excavation

Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a Statement of Attainment.

Course Duration

2 weeks (Monday to Friday)

8.00am to 4.00pm

Entry Requirements

Entrants will need a level of language and literacy skills to enable them to meet the requirements of the course.

Civil Train only carries out assessments in English. The applicant must be able to use the English language at a level that is appropriate for the safe use and operation of the particular class of equipment. As an example, the applicant must be able to read and comprehend hazard warning signs, load charts, data plates and any other safe operating requirement. The applicant must be able to communicate this information to the registered assessor.
Learner will undertake an Upfront Assessment of Needs (UAN) Language, Literacy and Numeracy test.

All Participants must:

reside or work in South Australia;
and
• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen; or
• be a permanent Australian resident; or
• hold a State sponsored visa on a pathway to permanent residency; or
• hold a humanitarian temporary visa of a class specified by the Minister from time to time;
and are
• not enrolled in school, and aged 16 years or over; or
• enrolled in school, undertaking training through identified subsidised arrangements (such as VET for School Students), and
– in Year 10 or above, and undertaking training as an apprentice or trainee through a Training Contract that combines VET and school-based curriculum (including SACE); or
– in Year 11 or above, aged 16 years or over or turning 16 in the current year of enrolment, undertaking full time SACE or equivalent, and have completed a relevant preparatory VET Pathway.

Delivery & Assessment

This course is delivered and assessed face-to-face, combining theory and practical training components.

Please note, the course requires a minimum number of participants to proceed. If this number is not met, participants will be notified, and alternative arrangements will be offered where possible.