Civil Construction Plant Operators Skill Set
Operate Civil Construction Plant with Confidence
Students will develop the skills and knowledge required to safely operate the selected plant machinery. Upon successful completion, students will receive a Statement of Attainment for all units achieved, along with a wallet-sized plant operator card/ticket listing the plant machinery units they have successfully completed.
This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia.
Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
Overview
Campus Technology Park (Geraldton)
When Semester 2, 2026
Study Mode On campus
Duration 4 Weeks
Operate Civil Construction Plant with Confidence
This Skill Set reflects the role of individuals working as skilled operators with civil construction plant, who apply a broad range of skills in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. These individuals may provide theoretical advice and support a team.
Students will develop the skills and knowledge required to safely operate the selected plant machinery. Upon successful completion, students will receive a Statement of Attainment for all units achieved, along with a wallet-sized plant operator card/ticket listing the plant machinery units they have successfully completed.
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Semester 2, 2026
Details
Course fees
Units and fees
To attain this skill set, you are required to successfully complete eight (8) units of competence, comprising seven (7) elective units and one (1) optional elective unit selected from the options provided below.
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Resource |
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$0.00 | $0.59 |
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$0.00 | $2.83 |
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$0.00 | $9.51 |
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$0.00 | $26.09 |
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$0.00 | $0.59 |
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$0.00 | $32.19 |
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$0.00 | $0.59 |
Option
Optional Electives
Select one (1) unit from the below list.
| National ID Unit title | General | Resource |
|---|---|---|
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$0.00 | $0.59 |
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$0.00 | $9.51 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2026, students born on or after 1 July 2008 who are at least 15 years old in 2026) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
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