This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in supervisory and technical specialist positions in civil construction.
Face-to-face
From $5,500
6-24 months
General Training
Typical full-time earnings (approximate range):
Site Supervisor / Foreman: $100,000 – $130,000 per year
Senior Civil Supervisor: $130,000 – $160,000 per year
Civil Construction Manager: $150,000 – $200,000+ per year
Major Infrastructure / Tier 1 Projects: $170,000+ per year (depending on project scale and allowances)
Graduates of this qualification commonly move into roles such as:
Civil Construction Supervisor
Site Supervisor
Civil Foreman
Project Supervisor (Civil Works)
Contracts Supervisor
Infrastructure Coordinator
Civil Construction Manager (Entry Level)
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in supervisory and technical specialist positions in civil construction. They perform tasks involving a broad range of varied work activities most of which are specialised and within known or changing contexts. They are responsible for the quantity and quality of their own work, as well as for the output of others. They contribute to the development of technical solutions to non-routine problems.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the qualification.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.
Specialisations
The qualification has core and elective units of competency that cover the skills for the following two (2) specialisations:
Specialisation 1 – Supervision
Specialisation 2 – Operations
The core and elective unit requirements of one (1) specialisation must be met for this qualification to be awarded.
BSBLDR411 – Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
BSBOPS402 – Coordinate business operational plans
BSBWHS411 – Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements
RIICWM401E – Supervise civil works
RIIRIS401E – Apply site risk management system
To be awarded the Certificate IV in Civil Construction (Supervision) the following packaging rules apply:
Total number of units = 12
5 core units plus
7 elective units, of which:
at least three (3) must be chosen from Group A
at least two (2) must be chosen from Group B
no more than two (2) units may be chosen from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
BSBLDR411 – Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
BSBOPS402 – Coordinate business operational plans
BSBWHS411 – Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements
RIICWM401E – Supervise civil works
RIIRIS401E – Apply site risk management system
Group A –
BSBSTR402 – Implement continuous improvement
BSBSUS411 – Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
BSBPMG430 – Undertake project work
BSBPEF402 – Develop personal work priorities
Group B –
RIIMPO402D – Apply the principles of earthworks construction
RIIWHS302E – Implement traffic management plans
RIICOM301E – Communicate information (RIICOM301E)
The units listed above reflect current industry standards and IPS Institute best practice. This carefully selected unit combination is designed to deliver consistent, relevant training and a uniform qualification outcome that meets employer and regulatory expectations. Explore the units below to understand how this structure supports high-quality, job-ready results.
If you would like to discuss elective options in more detail, please speak with one of our training experts today.
To be awarded the Certificate IV in Civil Construction (Operations) the following packaging rules apply:
Total number of units = 12
5 core units plus
7 elective units, of which:
at least two (2) must be chosen from Group A
at least three (3) must be chosen from Group B
no more than two (2) units may be chosen from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
BSBLDR411 – Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
BSBOPS402 – Coordinate business operational plans
BSBWHS411 – Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements
RIICWM401E – Supervise civil works
RIIRIS401E – Apply site risk management system
Group A –
BSBSTR402 – Implement continuous improvement
BSBSUS411 – Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
BSBPMG430 – Undertake project work
Group B –
RIIMPO402D – Apply the principles of earthworks construction
RIIWHS302E – Implement traffic management plans
RIIWHS401E – Supervise work in confined spaces
RIICOM301E – Communicate information (RIICOM301E)
The units listed above reflect current industry standards and IPS Institute best practice. This carefully selected unit combination is designed to deliver consistent, relevant training and a uniform qualification outcome that meets employer and regulatory expectations. Explore the units below to understand how this structure supports high-quality, job-ready results.
If you would like to discuss elective options in more detail, please speak with one of our training experts today.
Apprenticeship and traineeship details
Please refer to the Declaration Policy for the requirements relating to apprenticeships and traineeships.
Please refer to the Norfolk Island Policy for apprenticeships and traineeships on Norfolk Island.
Type:
Traineeship
Job summary:
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in supervisory and technical specialist positions in civil construction. They perform tasks involving a broad range of varied work activities most of which are specialised and within known or changing contexts. They are responsible for the quantity and quality of their own work, as well as for the output of others. They contribute to the development of technical solutions to non-routine problems.
Australian Standard Classification of Occupations:
BUILDING, ARCHITECTURAL AND SURVEYING ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS
Sub-industry:
BUILDING ASSOCIATE
Available Contract Modes:
The lodgment of a second training contract where one of the training contracts is full-time will be reviewed by the Department to determine if each of the parties to each training contract can meet their obligations. There must be a clear separation between the training and employment requirements for each training contract and must not be replicated through the one occupation only.
Minimum of 15 hours per week over each 4 week period throughout duration of apprenticeship/traineeship.
NO school-based arrangements are available.
Consultation with industry stakeholders indicated that this qualification is unsuitable for delivery as a school-based traineeship owing to:
– the workplace health and safety issues that could arise having a school-based trainee carrying out supervisory roles on a civil construction site
– the level of employability skills required for this qualification do not reflect the capacity of a school student to demonstrate such an outcome.
Apprentices/trainees with a disability are entitled to work less than 15 hours per week when averaged over a 4 week cycle. They must be a holder of a disability pension and Pension concession card to be approved.
Traineeship Probation/Duration Details:
All apprenticeships have a nominal term – this is the timeframe that is on the Traineeship training contract.
| Mode | Start Date | End Date | Probation Period (days) | Nominal Term (months) |
| Full-time | 01/11/2021 | 90 | 30 |
Minimum education standard:
Nil
Minimum entry age:
18
Entry Requirements:
As a general rule, only Australian citizens and New Zealand citizens who have entered Australia on a valid passport have unrestricted rights to employment in Australia.
Visa holders may engage in apprenticeships or traineeships provided their work rights allows this, based on information and advice provided by the Australian Government.
Supervision requirements
Please refer to the Declaration policy, table 15 for the requirements on supervision.
Modified supervision arrangements available: NO
Employers are required to provide, or arrange to provide the facilities, range of work, supervision and training as detailed in the training plan.
Qualified person for traineeships
1. A person who has satisfactorily completed a traineeship in the trainee’s calling, and is the holder of a completion certificate issued under an Act, or
2. A person who holds a certificate of recognition issued under an Act, certifying the person has the necessary skills and knowledge in the calling, or
3. A tradesperson in the trainee’s calling, as defined under a specific industrial instrument, or
4. A person who holds a relevant qualification in the traineeship calling, or
5. A person individually, or persons collectively, who has/have documented competence (achieved through an RPL or training pathway) or demonstrated competence in all the competencies the employer is required to provide training for under the trainee’s training plan (note – cannot be a person or persons currently undertaking the same traineeship), or
6. A person undertaking a traineeship, at a higher level than the trainee’s, whose traineeship incorporates supervisory or coordinating skills and who has documented competence (achieved through an RPL or training pathway) in at least one of the competencies the employer is required to provide to the trainee under the training plan and who is supervised by a person who qualifies under (1), and/or (4) and/or (5).
And, where a worker is required to have a licence to practice the calling/occupation, the qualified person holds a current workers licence.
Adequate supervision of apprentices and trainees cannot solely be provided from an offsite location by electronic means. Electronic means include, but are not limited to, telephones, radios and webcams.
The level of supervision will normally range between direct, general and broad as per the below guidelines:
– Direct – Close monitoring of work ensuring understanding and identifying potential risks and/or hazards
– General – Occasional monitoring to ensure progress is occurring
– Broad – Quality checking of completed tasks.
Licensing requirements – NIL
Status:
Current
Qld declaration date:
07/10/2021
Implementation date:
01/11/2021
