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A Construction Worker performs a range of tasks on a building or construction site. You’ll move equipment and materials into position and may erect temporary fencing. Construction Workers might level an area with soil or gravel and clear away any rubbish or debris. You might prepare materials such as concrete or carry out duties like digging holes or trenches.
Construction Workers should be physically fit and willing to spend a lot of time outdoors. You’ll need to be safety focused and able to follow directions. Construction Workers must be able to communicate clearly and work as part of a team. It’s important that you are flexible and can travel to various building sites.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Construction Worker.
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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..
Average duration: 18 months.
In Australia, a full time Construction Worker 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.
The number of people employed as a Construction Worker is expected to grow strongly in coming years. There are currently 38,200 people employed in this field in Australia and this number is likely to reach 65,800 by 2026. Construction Workers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re planning a career as a Construction Worker, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Civil Construction. This course will give you the skills to start work in road, bridge or tunnel construction. You’ll cover topics including reading plans and job specifications, using a range of hand and power tools and performing accurate measurements and calculations.
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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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