VICTORIA UNIVERSITY · AUSTRALIA

Certificate IV in Civil Construction (RII40720)

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150+Hours of operating machinery training
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Expand your civil construction and management skills with the Certificate IV in Civil Construction RII40720. This course is designed for current employees in the civil construction industry, equipping them with leadership and management skills to provide effective supervision in the workplace. You will learn to manage the quantity and quality of your own work and that of others, and develop technical solutions for non-routine problems. Taught by industry professionals, you will gain specialist knowledge in leadership, risk management, worksite safety, supervising civil works, and implementing operational plans. The program offers two specialisations: Supervision and Operations, preparing you for roles within local councils, private companies, or government infrastructure.

Curriculum

The RII40720 Certificate IV in Civil Construction includes core and elective units, allowing for two specialisations: Supervision and Operations. Each specialisation requires the completion of 12 units.

Core Units
- Demonstrate leadership in the workplaceBSBLDR411
- Coordinate business operational plansBSBOPS402
- Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programsBSBWHS411
- Supervise civil worksRIICWM401E
- Apply site risk management systemRIIRIS401E
Supervision Specialisation (12 units total)
- Develop personal work prioritiesBSBPEF402
- Prepare tender documentationLGACOM409A
- Prepare response to tendersLGACOM410A
- Apply and monitor site plant and resource management planRIIRAI402D
- Prepare for operational worksLGAWORK402A
- Carry out inspections of civil structuresRIICSG405E
- Supervise maintenance of civil structuresRIICSG406E
Operations Specialisation (12 units total)
- Prepare for operational worksLGAWORK402A
- Carry out inspections of civil structuresRIICSG405E
- Supervise maintenance of civil structuresRIICSG406E
- Develop personal work prioritiesBSBPEF402
- Prepare tender documentationLGACOM409A
- Prepare response to tendersLGACOM410A
- Apply and monitor site plant and resource management planRIIRAI402D

Careers

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in supervisory and technical specialist positions within civil construction. They undertake varied, specialised tasks in known or changing contexts, responsible for their own work quality and output, as well as that of others, and contribute to technical problem-solving.

Supervisory roles
Technical specialist roles

Entry requirements

Current employment in the civil construction industryIdeally as a foreman. Applicants must submit a resume to confirm industry experience and current position.

Traineeship applicantsMust be employed as a trainee within the Civil Construction Industry at a coordinator or foreman level and have an active Epsilon number.

All applicants must complete a Pre-training Review (PTR) and a literacy and numeracy assessment. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee entry. Past academic performance may also be considered. Special admission programs are available for disadvantaged or underrepresented groups, and VU Early Entry is an option for Year 11/12 students.

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This information is for domestic students only. International tuition fees and living costs are not provided.

How to apply

1. Register InterestYou can register your interest via the 'Register your interest' link on the course page.

2. Complete AssessmentsAll applicants must complete a Pre-training Review (PTR) and a literacy and numeracy assessment.

3. Submit ResumeProvide a copy of your resume to confirm your industry experience and current position.

4. Traineeship SpecificsTraineeship applicants need to ensure they have an active Epsilon number prior to commencing the course.

5. Application ReviewApplications are assessed based on entry criteria, work experience, and other relevant factors. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Accreditation

This course is nationally recognised training.