If you are interested in a hands-on career that will make a positive impact on people’s lives, civil construction might be a good fit for you. A career in civil construction covers a broad range of tasks related to planning, creating and maintaining public infrastructure to help make the public’s lives easier. Your work may involve operating specialised equipment and applying a wide range of skills in diverse working environments.
Every year, billions of dollars are poured into infrastructure projects to improve our cities and towns. This means there are endless opportunities for jobs in the civil construction industry across Western Australia and further abroad.
Keen to join one of WA’s biggest industries? It all starts here! We offer a number of civil construction courses with practical, hands-on training that will set you up for success.
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Earthmoving Plant Operators
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Civil Engineering Professionals
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Crane, Hoist and Lift Operators
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Structural Steel Construction Workers
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Paving and Surfacing Layers
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Other Mobile Plant Operators
Introduction to Construction Levelling Skill Set
State ID KAE49Step into the world of construction
This course is ideal as a start to a building and construction pathway, building the basic safety skills for wet trades, plumbing, carpentry and joinery.
- Carnarvon
Study Modes
- On campus
Mine Site Preparation - Permit and Isolation Skill Set
State ID KAE89Build Your Mining Career Foundations.
The Mine Site Preparation – Permit and Isolation Skill Set provides learners with the skills and knowledge required for entry-level roles in the mining sector. This program has been developed in consultation with industry to ensure it is fit for...- Kalgoorlie
Study Modes
- On campus
Mine Site Preparation Skill Set
State ID KAC41Start a career in the growing mining or construction industry.
This 3-day Mine Site Preparation Skill Set provides learners with the essential skills and knowledge required for entry-level roles in the mining sector. The training has been designed for new starters with little or no prior...- Kalgoorlie
Study Modes
- On campus
Operate and Maintain Chainsaw Skill Set - Goldfields
State ID KAE31Practical Chainsaw Training for Beginners
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate and maintain a hand-held chainsaw in working condition. It includes cross-cutting fallen timber using safe cutting techniques.- Kalgoorlie
Study Modes
- On campus
Operate and Maintain Chainsaw Skill Set - Wheatbelt
State ID KAE602 Day Practical Chainsaw Training for Rangers and Beginners
This Skill Set covers the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand‑held chainsaw and pole saw and maintain them in proper working condition.- Muresk
- Moora
- Merredin
- Northam
Study Modes
- Online and on campus
Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation
National ID RII20120 | State ID BFH1Master Essential Skills for the Resources and Infrastructure Industry!
This qualification provides learners with essential practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge, fostering responsibility for work quality.- Kalgoorlie
Study Modes
- On campus
Skid Steer Loader Operations Skill Set
State ID KAE75Gain Skills in Skid Steer Loader Operations
This Skill Set course provides the skills and knowledge required to safely conduct skid steer loader operations for individuals working in site-based roles. The unit is delivered as a stand-alone course over three days, with...
- Northam
Study Modes
- On campus
Traffic Management Skill Set
State ID KAE95Learn how to implement traffic management processes in accordance with safety management procedures and WA road laws.
This 4-day Traffic Management Skill Set provides participants with the skills to implement traffic management plans- Geraldton
- Kalgoorlie
Study Modes
- On campus
White Card Skill Set
State ID KAD77Enter and work on a construction site.
A white card is mandatory for anyone working on construction sites in Australia. It gives learners the knowledge to recognise and mitigate risks on construction sites. This unit of competency specifies the mandatory work health and safety training...- Kalgoorlie
- Northam
Study Modes
- On campus
Work Safely at Heights and in Confined Spaces Skill Set
State ID KAD75Work Safely at Heights & in Confined Spaces
This Skill Set covers the skills and knowledge required to work safely at heights and to enter and work in confined spaces within the resources and infrastructure industries.- Northam
Study Modes
- On campus