Wodonga TAFE
18 days (3 days x 6 weeks)
This entry-level civil construction course equips students with practical skills and industry-recognised certifications including Construction Induction (White Card) and Excavator Ticket. Perfect for those seeking to launch a career in civil construction with hands-on training and workplace safety knowledge.
This course is designed for entry-level students with no prior experience required. Participants should be physically capable of working on construction sites and willing to engage in practical, hands-on training. Basic literacy and numeracy skills are beneficial for understanding safety procedures and performing measurements and calculations. Students must be able to commit to 18 days of training over 6 weeks.
The course covers essential construction safety and practical skills through a balanced 40% theory and 60% practical approach. Students learn government legislation, duty of care, and risk management principles applicable to construction environments. Practical modules include excavator operation, small plant equipment handling, workplace communication, and measurements and calculations. Safety training encompasses hazard identification, control strategies, safety signage, and WHS policy compliance. The Construction Induction (White Card) component ensures students understand construction site hazards and safe work practices.
Wodonga TAFE is a registered training organisation (RTO 3097) committed to addressing workforce shortages in the civil construction industry. The institution offers hands-on, practical training delivered by experienced instructors with industry connections. The course is government-funded and nationally recognised, providing students with AQF-accredited qualifications that are valued across the construction sector.
Upon completion, graduates are equipped to work as construction workers, labourers, or road construction workers on civil construction sites. The White Card certification and excavator ticket are essential credentials for employment in the construction industry. This pathway provides a foundation for further specialisation in civil construction roles and opportunities to progress into supervisory or management positions with additional training and experience.