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Get your real estate licence with the CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice. This nationally recognised qualification has 12 different specialisations including residential sales, property management, auctioneering, stock and station, commercial sales and leasing, business broking, and office support. The course covers: real estate ethical practice, running a real estate agency, property law, marketing, trust accounting, and more. Enquire now for the full list of specialisations, licensing outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.
Become a licensed builder with the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building). This nationally recognised qualification is the minimum training requirement for builders working on domestic premises in Australia. The course covers: understanding building codes and standards, managing WHS on a construction site, reading and interpreting plans and specifications, applying site surveys, managing site communication and admin, procuring construction materials, managing construction quality, and more. Enquire now for entry requirements, licensing outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates. PLEASE NOTE: requirements for builder’s licences vary by state and territory. Always check the requirements before enrolling in any training course. Learn more.
A Diploma of Building and Construction can help you further your career in the building industry. You’ll develop your skills in construction management, including estimating costs, supervising projects and preparing contracts. Whether you work as a builder, a foreman or a building inspector, this course will give you the skills you need to take your work to a new level. The Diploma of Building and Construction covers a range of topics from structural principles to occupational health and safety. Course delivery will vary depending on your provider, but you might cover topics including monitoring costing systems, preparing tender documentation and selecting building contractors. Enquire now for a full list of study units, entry requirements and start dates. Learn more.
Become a Building Estimator with the CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Estimator). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to produce cost estimates for building and construction projects. You’ll learn to read and interpret plans, then prepare simple building sketches and drawings. The course also covers project risk management, labour and material schedules, tender documentation, building codes and construction standards for class 1-10 buildings, and much more. Enquire now for the list of study units, Building Estimator competencies, and enrolment opportunities near you. Learn more.
A Certificate IV in Environmentally Sustainable Management is a business qualification giving students the skills to monitor and address environmental issues across a number of industry sectors. Students learn how to measure, monitor and reduce carbon emissions as well as implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices. Learn more.
Become a qualified site manager with the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to manage an active construction site. The course covers: site safety and compliance, work team leadership, supervising concreting work, waste minimisation, procuring resources, estimating costs, project quality management, applying building codes, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, construction career outcomes, and the latest enrolment opportunities near you. Learn more.
Get started in building contract administration with the CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Contract Administrator). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to select, prepare, and administer a construction contract. You’ll learn how to process client requirements, arrange building applications and approvals, and procure construction materials. The course also delivers competencies in project management, leadership, business writing, and effective communication. Enquire now for upcoming enrolment dates and the full list of career outcomes in contract administration. Learn more.
The BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management (Specialising in Construction) is designed for project managers and team leaders working in the construction industry who have been assigned to a major project. You will learn how to scope and cost out a project, then manage the budget, quality, resources and work teams. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, study outcomes, and enrolment opportunities. Learn more.
Construction Managers and Supervisors need more than the skills of their apprenticeship or trade to successfully manage a complex building site (and make a name for themselves in the construction industry). This nationally recognised qualification delivers real-world skills in HR Management (recruiting, selecting, inducting, and managing a construction team); Risk and Safety Management; Project Management (scope, costs, quality); and working within a budget. Enquiry today for the learning plan, enrolment options, and start dates. Learn more.
The CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways prepares you for work in the construction industry and gives you head start if you want to find a trade apprenticeship. You’ll learn how to read and interpret plans, take accurate measurements, and work safely on a building site — then choose electives that support a career in bricklaying, carpentry, joinery, plastering, tiling, or stonemasonry. Enquire now for the list of speciality areas and enrolment opportunities near you. Learn more.
The Master of Engineering Civil Structural will equip you with the necessary skills to address the demands of the structural engineering industry. Students with a background in civil, construction, transport, and systems engineering will especially benefit from this program as it prepares them for further career development in the structural engineering industry. Upon completion of this program, you will gain skills and knowledge in the latest and developing technologies in civil and structural engineering. Learn more.
The Bachelor of Building Design equips students with the expertise to design and oversee residential and commercial building projects. This course covers aspects of design, documentation, and contract administration, ensuring a thorough understanding of the building process. Graduates are prepared for roles in design, architecture, planning, building, engineering firms, government departments, and corporations with extensive building assets. Emphasising both practical and theoretical aspects, this course enables students to contribute effectively to the building industry with innovative and sustainable design solutions. Learn more.
The Associate Degree of Engineering equips students with the skills necessary for a role as an engineering associate, focusing on principles relevant to testing, inspection, drawing, adaptation, commissioning, management, and operation of onsite equipment, plants, and systems. The course adopts a project-based learning approach, providing contextual learning opportunities. This method is tailored to produce graduates who are ready for the workplace, equipped with skills pertinent to the industry. Learn more.
The Graduate Diploma in Urban Design focuses on enhancing skills and knowledge in urban design and urbanism, with a particular emphasis on sustainability, quantification, and practical implementation. This course fosters a multidisciplinary approach, stressing the importance of communication and collaboration, mirroring real-world urban design practices. It is ideal for those seeking to delve into urban design with a sustainable and practical perspective, preparing them for effective professional engagement in this field. Learn more.
The Master of Urban Design trains professionals to comprehend cities as complex systems with spatial and temporal dimensions, addressing contemporary challenges like mass urbanisation and climate change. This course is for professionals aiming to enhance their practical design skills to create sustainable urban environments. It delves into the concepts of environmental, economic, and social sustainability in urban design and development. Students gain a deep understanding of urban design theories and issues, techniques for urban analysis, and skills for designing and developing cities and urban spaces. Learn more.
Step up to demolition supervisor with the CPC41020 Certificate IV in Demolition. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to lead small teams of workers on demolition sites that include public, residential, and commercial structures. Competencies include: planning safe demolition work, reading plans and demolition specifications, supervising operations, finalising projects and supervising handovers, project costing and estimating, construction industry WHS, and much more. Enquire now for demolition and leadership competencies, career outcomes, and training providers who offer this qualification. Learn more.
Get your Construction Industry White Card with the CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry. This nationally recognised short course is mandatory for anyone who routinely enters a construction site in Australia, including site managers, tradies, apprentices, surveyors, and labourers. During your studies, you will learn your WHS responsibilities and develop skills in hazard identification and risk control. The course covers: using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), understanding safety signs, reporting hazards, incident and emergency responses, interpreting safety documents, and more. Enquire now for the full list of White Card competencies and training providers near you that offer this short course. Learn more.
Do you need an excavator training course? How about the RIIMPO320F Conduct Civil Construction Excavator Operations. This nationally recognised short course will teach you how to safely use an a excavator (with attachments) and supports the excavator licence requirements in some states. The course covers: carrying out pre-operational checks, carrying and placing materials with the excavator, loading, bulk excavation, fitting and removing attachments, relocating the machine, carrying out operator maintenance, cleaning up. Enquire now for prices, excavator licensing accreditations, and upcoming enrolment dates in your area. Learn more.
Get your Traffic Control Licence with the nationally recognised short course RIIWHS205E - Control Traffic with Stop-Slow Bat. This training is an approved traffic controller training course in some Australian states and will teach you how to control vehicle and pedestrian traffic using stop-slow bats, hand signals, and approved communication devices. Competencies include: wearing correct PPE and high-vis clothing, following work instructions and site procedures, using communication devices and electronic equipment, reporting traffic offenders, responding to accidents and emergency situations. Enquire now for upcoming enrolment dates and information about traffic controller accreditation. Learn more.
Become a Traffic Controller with the RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Traffic Management). This nationally recognised qualification introduces you to the safety and communication protocols of a civil construction worksite, then teaches you how to control traffic according to the traffic management plan. Competencies include: preparing traffic management plans, risk management, working as a spotter, reading and interpreting maps, positioning portable traffic signals, safe lifting and carrying, operating vehicles, escorting mobile works, operating truck mounted attenuators, and much more. Enquire now for available course dates and the full list of civil construction career competencies. Learn more.
Join a road construction crew with the RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Road Construction and Maintenance). This nationally recognised qualification begins with the environmental and safety protocols for civil construction workers, then delivers job-specific technical skills. Competencies include: digging, levelling, spreading and compacting materials, repairing potholes, traffic control, draining and dewatering the worksite, safely disposing non-toxic materials, locating and protecting underground pipes and wiring systems. Enquire now for the full list of study units, road crew competencies, and enrolment centres in your area. Learn more.
Become a Pipelayer with the RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Pipe Laying). This nationally recognised qualification prepares you for work on a civil construction site and allows you to specialise in either water mains, stormwater systems, or sewer pipelines. The course covers: on-the-job safety and communication, using explosive power tools, installing trench support, laying pipes, spreading and compacting materials, levelling, draining and dewatering the construction site, traffic control, and much more. There is also scope to obtain a number of WHS permits and licences including rigging, dogging, scaffolding, working at heights, and elevating work platform. Enquire now for the list of study units, civil construction career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.
Get a job with a road construction team with the RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Bituminous Surfacing). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to work with asphalt surfacing, spray sealing, and bituminous surfacing. The course covers: team communication, following health and safety procedures, risk management, accurate measuring and calculating, using hand and power tools, operating plant and equipment, spreading asphalt and bitumen, repairing potholes. Enquire now for the list of study units, road construction career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.
Are you interested in building administration and need skills in contract administration, estimating and scheduling? How about the CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support? This nationally recognised qualification will develop your skills in project management, leadership and risk management. During your studies you’ll learn to read plans and specifications, and prepare simple building sketches and drawings. You’ll also have the opportunity to specialise in either Contract Administration or Building Estimating. Enquire now for the latest course enrolment dates, career outcomes, and the availability of specialisation units. Learn more.
A Certificate IV in Building and Construction is the qualification you need to further your construction career. This course is designed for people currently working as builders, including those who own their own building business. You’ll develop building management skills and learn to supervise and oversee construction projects. Whether you want to work as a construction manager or expand your building business, this course can provide the skills you need to succeed. The Certificate IV in Building and Construction covers a range of topics relevant to the building industry. Course delivery will vary depending on your provider, but you might cover subjects including applying building codes and standards, conducting on-site supervision of building projects and reading and interpreting plans and specifications. Enquire now for a full list of study units, entry requirements and start dates. Learn more.
Become a building surveyor or certifier with the CPC60115 Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying. This nationally recognised diploma covers surveying work on residential and commercial buildings, up to three stories. The course will teach you how to process building applications, assess and advise on the the compliance of building design documentation, carry out building survey audits, carry out construction inspections, prepare compliant documentation, and much more. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, graduation outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.
CPCCWHS1001 Work Safely in the construction industry (White Card) is a mandatory course for anyone working on a construction site in Australia. This includes site managers, construction supervisors, surveyors, labourers, licensed tradespeople and their apprentices. The course covers work health and safety essentials and is usually delivered over a full day of training. White cards are different in each Australian state and territory so you may additional training if working interstate. Enquire now to find a construction industry White Card training centre near you. Learn more.
Get a real start in the construction industry with the CPC10120 Certificate I in Construction. It’s a hands-on qualification — completed over 11 weeks at a state-of-the-art training facility — that prepares you for a trade apprenticeship. You’ll graduate job-ready and knowing how to undertake a basic construction project, work safely, handle construction materials, use essential tools and equipment PLUS the skills to interpret plans and specifications. Enquire now for a full list of training centres, intake dates, and your eligibility for a government subsidy or concession. Learn more.
The CPC30320 Certificate III in Concreting qualifies you for work as a professional concreter on either commercial or domestic properties. This nationally recognised training course delivers the foundational knowledge required for any career in trades (measurements, calculations, levelling, using tools, onsite safety) as well as specific concreting skills (placing, finishing, curing, and reinforcing concrete). Enquire now for the full list of study units, elective choices, and enrolment opportunities. Learn more.
Level-up your career in the building and construction industry with an CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management). This nationally recognised qualification gives you the skills you need to direct high-rise and complex building projects, as well as apply specialised knowledge of building codes and standards, contract administration, tender developments, and legal compliance. Graduates of this course have the skills and training they need to apply for their Builder Project Management Services licence. Enquire now and ask for the course brochure and government funding options. Learn more.
The Certificate IV in Home Energy Efficiency and Sustainability (CPP41119) is for experienced home energy assessors who need specialist skills in thermal performance and home sustainability. Over 12-18 months of study you’ll learn how to assess the energy efficiency of residential properties and develop sustainable solutions for different milestones in the building’s life cycle. You’ll also graduate with an arsenal of document writing and administration skills. Enquire now for the list of study units, elective choices, and batch intake dates. Learn more.
The RII20120 Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation qualifies you for entry-level labouring jobs at mining and civil construction sites. This nationally recognised qualification introduces you to site safety, communication, and risk control, then teaches you a range of hands-on operational skills so you can support work teams and production operators. The course covers: traffic control, complying with site rules and procedures, performing measurements and calculations, operating equipment and vehicles, using hand and powertools, reading maps, welding and cutting, operational maintenance. Enquire now for the list of career outcomes, study units, and enrolment centres near you. Learn more.
The RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction is a nationally recognised qualification for anyone wanting to get started in road, bridge, or tunnel construction. The course introduces you to a civil construction jobsite, teaching you the safety and environmental protocols expected of all civil construction workers. You’ll learn to read plans and jobs specs, use a range of hand and power tools, and perform accurate measurements and calculations. The qualification then allows you to specialise in any of nine areas: bituminous surfacing, bridge construction, pipe laying, road construction, road marking, tunnel construction, timber bridges, traffic management, and general operational work. Enquire now for the list of course specialisations (and their availability in your area) as well as open course dates. Learn more.
Join a civil construction work team with the RII40720 Certificate IV in Civil Construction Operations. This nationally recognised qualification prepares you for supervisor roles on civil construction sites for roads and subdivisions. During your studies you will learn how to supervise civil works teams, apply site risk management and safety procedures, complete paperwork and compliance documents, procure materials and supplies, monitor departmental budgets, supervise training and induction of new workers, administer contracts, liaise with senior managers, and much more. Enquire now for the list of study units, civil works competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.
A RII50420 Diploma of Civil Construction Management is a management level qualification and students who complete this study stream actually graduate with two diplomas: Diploma of Civil Construction Management; PLUS Diploma of Project Management; OR Diploma of Frontline Management. The qualification focuses on the skills managers need to address environmental, safety, and quality issues as well as the practical skills to make cost estimates and produce a rates schedule. The RII50420 Diploma of Civil Construction Management is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package. Learn more.
The LGA50120 Diploma of Local Government is for Council management professionals who need leadership and advanced administration skills. This nationally recognised diploma will teach you how to work effectively in local government while gaining a full management skillset. The course covers: managing business risk, leading communication in the workplace, managing organisational customer service, overseeing workplace safety, driving organisational change, business planning, developing emotional intelligence, undertaking project work, managing meetings, budgeting and disaster planning, representing Council in the community, and much more. Enquire now for entry requirements, Council management competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.
An RII60620 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction is a high-end qualification and recommended for students already working in the civil construction industry wanting to make the transition from a practical hands-on worker to a management-level policy maker. During the qualification students will undertake significant research in legislation and safety standards and will create a suite of real-world policies and risk management procedures. The RII60620 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package. Learn more.
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Yes, there are course providers who offer qualifications in building and construction in Rockhampton. Find a course provider near you. Once you make an enquiry, a course advisor will get in touch to discuss your study options and course fees.
There are several campuses within the Rockhampton area that provide training in building and construction. The closest campus is 1km away from the center of Rockhampton. You can also study a building and construction course through online or workplace learning. Find a course provider that best suits your needs.
Potential career pathways within the building and construction industry include architecture, building estimator, civil construction or construction management (to name a few). Browse through the job pathways table to find a career that suits your needs.
Here are some potential career pathways within building and construction. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Architecture
Architectural Technician
$1,500 weekly pay
Building Designer
$1,350 weekly pay
Graduate Architect
$1,150 weekly pay
Building Estimator
$1,440 weekly pay
Construction Estimator
Civil Construction
Concreter
$960 weekly pay
Construction Labourer
Construction Worker
Excavator Operator
$1,050 weekly pay
General Hand
General Labourer
Loader Operator
Mobile Crane Operator
$1,400 weekly pay
Pipelayer
Rigger
Road Construction Worker
Road Marker
Steel Fixer
Traffic Controller
Construction Supervisor
Grader Operator
$1,540 weekly pay
Site Foreman
Building Contractor
$1,550 weekly pay
Construction Manager
Construction Project Manager
Construction Management
Building Supervisor
Quantity Surveyor
$1,730 weekly pay
Site Supervisor
Surveying
Surveyor Assistant
Building Surveyor
GIS Analyst
$1,300 weekly pay
Land Surveyor
Engineering Surveyor
Sustainable Building
Sustainable Design Consultant
Urban Design and Planning
Property Developer
Urban Planner
$1,630 weekly pay