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A Construction Labourer works on a building site to assist builders and tradespeople to complete a construction project. Your job will vary depending on the project but you might have to get a work site ready by clearing rubbish and debris or getting necessary equipment into position. You’ll spend time loading and unloading construction materials and you might have to perform tasks like digging a trench or mixing concrete. You may have to operate machinery or do other work as instructed by your team.
A Construction Labourer is a very physically demanding role. You’ll need to be fit and capable of all sorts of manual labour and heavy lifting. You’ll spend a lot of time outdoors and will need to travel regularly to different job sites. It’s important you can work as part of a team and follow instructions closely.
There are 14 courses available for people who want to become a Construction Labourer. These are the top 5 most popular courses.
Possible job outcomes:
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..
Average duration: 6 months.
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..
Average duration: 12 months.
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..
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..
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..
In Australia, a full time Construction 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.
There’s been a big increase in the number of Construction Labourers in Australia over the last five years. There are currently 38,200 Construction Labourers in Australia, compared to 34,000 five years ago. Construction Labourers can find work in all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re thinking of becoming a Construction Labourer you could consider enrolling in a Certificate I or II in Construction. These courses will introduce you to basic construction skills and ensure you can work safely on a building site. You’ll become familiar with a range of construction tools and materials. You might also consider a Certificate II in Construction Pathways./p>
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Here are some potential career pathways within civil construction. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
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
Building Estimator
$1,440 weekly pay
Construction Estimator
Construction Supervisor
$1,150 weekly pay
Grader Operator
$1,540 weekly pay
Site Foreman
Building Contractor
$1,550 weekly pay
Construction Manager
Construction Project Manager
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