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A Builders Labourer carries out a range of jobs to assist on a building site. You might complete tasks such as digging holes, unloading equipment or mixing concrete. Builders Labourers might travel to a range of sites and work with various building teams. You’ll work under the guidance of qualified building professionals.
Builders Labourers should be physically fit and able to keep up with the manual labour requirements of the job. You’ll have to be willing to work in a range of weather conditions and should be able to work in a team environment. It’s important that you can follow instructions and communicate well with your colleagues.
There are 11 courses available for people who want to become a Builders Labourer. These are the top 5 most popular courses.
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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.
Thinking about a career in construction but not sure if it’s for you? The CPC20120 Certificate II in Construction will prepare you for work as a labourer on a construction site, but it’s also a great pre-apprenticeship program. Over 6-12 months of study you will learn how to safely use standard tools, take measurements, perform calculations and levelling, work at heights, and carry out basic concreting. The course also covers excavation and demolition work. Enquire now for the list of study units and enrolment opportunities near you. Learn more.
The Certificate I in Resources and Infrastructure Operations (RII10115) prepares you for entry level roles in the resources and mining sector. Over 6 months you’ll be introduced to this industry — while gaining essential skills and deciding if it’s the career path for you. Learn how to plan and organise your work, communicate with co-workers and supervisors, stay safe in the workplace, operate machines and vehicles, carry out accurate measurements, and use standard tools — you’ll also graduate with a qualification that is recognised by employers all over Australia. Enquire now for more information about how to enrol and what this course can do for you. Learn more.
Get started in civil construction (eg, roads, bridges, dams) with the RII20720 Certificate II in Civil Construction. This nationally recognised qualification prepares you for work on a typical construction site and covers the essential aspects of on-site safety, reading and interpreting plans, using hand and power tools, carrying out measurements and calculations. Enquire now for the course outline, list of electives, and the next enrolment intake. 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.
In Australia, a full time Builders Labourer generally earns $960 per week ($49,920 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
This industry has seen strong employment growth in recent years. There are currently 38,200 people employed as a Builders Labourer in Australia, compared to 34,000 five years ago. Builders Labourers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re planning a career as a Builders Labourer, consider enrolling in a Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship. This course will give you the practical skills to work in a range of roles in the building and construction industry. You’ll learn how to use hand and power tools, carry out measurements and calculations, apply basic levelling procedures and interpret plans and drawings. A Certificate IV in Building and Construction may also be appropriate.
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Here are some potential career pathways within building. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Building
Builders Labourer
$960 weekly pay
Floor Finisher
General Labourer
Plasterer
$1,050 weekly pay
Stonemason
Wall and Ceiling Installer
$1,250 weekly pay
Wall and Floor Tiler
Waterproofer
$1,150 weekly pay
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