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A Construction Worker (Water Infrastructure) builds and maintains water industry facilities. You’ll work as part of a civil construction team and may specialise in a particular type of water infrastructure work, such as pipe installation or concreting. Construction Workers (Water Infrastructure) might be based at a dam or water catchment facility or you might travel to a range of facilities.
Construction Workers (Water Infrastructure) should be physically fit and able to handle various manual labour tasks. You’ll need to be able to work as part of a team and adapt your skills to suit a range of circumstances. Construction Workers (Water Infrastructure) must be able to manage their time well and communicate clearly with a range of stakeholders.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Construction Worker (Water Infrastructure).
Possible job outcomes:
Get a job on a water industry civil construction team with the NWP30219 Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (Civil Construction). This nationally recognised qualification delivers a wide range of hands-on skills including digging, welding, trimming and cutting felled trees, installing PVC pressurised pipes, levelling, concreting, trench installation, fencing, and paving. You’ll also learn how to calculate construction costs and safely handle construction materials. This qualification also has scope to gain a number of WHS permits including working at heights, rigging, dogging, mobile crane licence. Enquire now for the list of study units, available work permits, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 24 months.
In Australia, a full time Construction Worker (Water Infrastructure) 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 has been moderate employment growth in this industry over the last five years. There are currently 4,200 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Construction Worker (Water Infrastructure). Construction Workers (Water Infrastructure) may find work in regions of Australia where water storage facilities are located.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
A Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (Civil Construction) is an ideal qualification if you’re interested in a career as a Construction Worker (Water Infrastructure). This course covers a range of topics including digging, welding, trimming and cutting felled trees, installing PVC pressurised pipes, levelling, concreting, trench installation and fencing and paving.
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Here are some potential career pathways within water management. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Water Management
Construction Worker (Water Infrastructure)
$960 weekly pay
Surface Water Operator
$1,050 weekly pay
Wastewater Plant Operator Assistant
Water Plant Operator Assistant
Water Treatment Technician
Catchment Officer
$1,250 weekly pay
Hydrographer
$1,400 weekly pay
Irrigation Field Officer
Trade Waste Officer
$1,340 weekly pay
Wastewater Plant Operator
Water Networks Operator
Water Plant Operator
Dam Operations Manager
$1,540 weekly pay
Irrigation Water Supervisor
Water Networks Supervisor
Water Treatment Supervisor
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