Entry requirements
Entry requirements for the Operate Roller/Compactor vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Additional entry requirements are set by individual course providers
Course fees
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
Career opportunities
The Operate Roller/Compactor will prepare you for the following roles.
Plant Operator
A Plant Operator is responsible for maintaining equipment to ensure it works correctly. They might work at a power plant, chemical plant or oil ref...
Civil Construction Worker
Their duties typically include preparing construction sites, operating machinery, handling materials, and supporting skilled tradespeople like carp...
Equipment Operator
Their duties typically include maneuvering machinery such as bulldozers, excavators, cranes, forklifts, and loaders to move materials, dig trenches...
Civil Construction Plant Operator
A Civil Construction Plant Operator is responsible for operating heavy machinery used in civil construction projects such as excavators, bulldozers...
Road Maintenance Worker
Their duties include fixing potholes, resurfacing roads, clearing debris, maintaining road signs, and ensuring the safety and functionality of road...
Machine Operator
A Trade Assistant provides support to qualified tradespeople across a variety of industries such as construction, manufacturing, automotive, and e...
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