Certificate II in Civil Construction - VDSS

A pathway into further training as an apprentice or trainee, this course will give you an insight into what it's like working in an operational role in civil construction, undertaking a prescribed range of tasks using limited practical skills and fundamental knowledge under supervision.

Entry Requirements

Key skills required for success

Literacy and Numeracy

Students are expected to demonstrate basic literacy and numeracy skills appropriate to a
VET Certificate II program. This includes reading and following instructions, completing
short written responses, and applying basic numeracy skills for measurements. This
typically aligns to a Strong Year 9 NAPLAN result or equivalent school assessment.

Physical Capacity and Mobility

This course includes practical activities in a simulated construction environment. Students
should be able to stand for extended periods, safely lift and carry materials, use hand and power tools, and move around workshop spaces including working at ground level and on low
platforms.

Key requirements to complete the training product

To complete the program, students must participate in both classroom-based learning and
practical workshop activities. Assessment may include:

• Multiple-choice quizzes and short-answer questions
• Written responses to prompts, scenarios or workplace examples
• Problem-solving tasks related to measurements, plans and drawings
• Practical demonstrations of construction skills, including safe tool use
• Demonstration of selected practical skills on multiple occasions to confirm competency

Proposed Units

• CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
• RIIWHS302E Implement traffic management plans
• RIIWHS205E Control traffic with stop-slow bat
• RIICCM202E Identify, Locate And Protect Underground Services
• RIICCM209E Carry out concrete work
• RIICCM205F Carry Out Manual Excavation
• RIICCM206E Support Plant Operations
• RIISAM203E Use hand and power tools
• RIISAM204E Operate Small Plant And Equipment
• RIIWHS201E Work Safely And Follow WHS Policies And Procedures
• RIICCM208E Carry Out Basic Levelling
• RIICCM203E Read and interpret plans and job specifications
• RIIBEF201E Plan And Organise Work
• RIICCM201E Carry Out Measurements And Calculations
• RIICCM207E Spread And Compact Materials Manually
• RIICOM201E Communicate In The Workplace
• RIIWMG203E Drain And Dewater Civil Construction Sites

Clothing and Equipment

Student must supply:

• Safety boots
• Wet weather gear
• Hat (sun protection)

TAFE Gippsland will supply:

• Branded shirt, safety glasses, gloves, sunscreen and ear protection supplied

Pathways

• Certificate III in Civil Construction
• Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
• Certificate IV in Civil Construction

Potential Job Outcomes

• Civil plant operator
• Civil engineer