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Certificate II in Civil Construction
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RII20720
You have built the practical foundations of our infrastructure through dedicated on-site experience. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a formal recognition pathway for your civil construction expertise. Register your interest today to be notified as soon as this qualification becomes available for assessment.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in an operational role in civil construction, who undertake a prescribed range of tasks using limited practical skills and fundamental knowledge, in a defined context working under supervision. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the qualification.
Qualification Code
RII20720
Training Package
RII — Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
16 (10 core + 6 elective)
Entry Requirements
Nil
National Register
View on training.gov.au →RPL It Status: Not yet available — Registering interest
Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Civil Construction Worker | Executing essential site operations including manual excavation and the use of small plant equipment. |
| Asphalt Worker | Compacting and spreading bituminous materials to construct and repair roads and footpaths. |
| Construction Hand | Assisting in groundworks, pipe laying, and general maintenance tasks on large-scale civil projects. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
While this qualification confirms your operational competency, specific roles such as traffic management or high-risk plant operation require separate state-issued licences or certifications.
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Detailed resume or work history outline
- ✓Current and previous position descriptions
- ✓Employment contracts or letters of reference
Technical Site Skills
- ✓Measurement and calculation work samples
- ✓Records of underground service identification
- ✓Evidence of reading and interpreting site plans
Plant & Tool Operation
- ✓Small plant and equipment logbooks
- ✓Maintenance records for hand and power tools
- ✓Photos or videos of manual excavation and compacting
Safety & Compliance
- ✓Completed JSA, SWMS, and risk assessments
- ✓Records of toolbox talks and safety briefings
- ✓Incident reports or hazard identification logs
Certifications & Training
- ✓White Card (General Construction Induction)
- ✓Traffic control or high-risk work tickets
- ✓First aid or site-specific induction records
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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