How do I become a civil construction plant operator
Get qualified to work as a civil construction plant operator with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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13th May 2025All civil construction plant operator courses
- 22617VIC Course in Civil Construction Pathway
- CPCCLBM3001 Licence to operate a concrete placing boom
- CPCCLHS3001 Licence To Operate A Personnel And Materials Hoist
- CPCCLTC4002 Licence to Operate a Self-erecting Tower Crane
- NWP30222 Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (Civil Construction)
- RII30820 & CPC30320 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations & Certificate III in Concreting
- RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Bituminous Surfacing)
- RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Bridge Construction and Maintenance)
- RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Pipe Laying)
- RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Timber Bridge Construction and Maintenance)
- RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Tunnel Construction)
- RIICBS303E Conduct Materials Transfer Vehicle Operations
- RIIERR302E Respond to Local Emergencies and Incidents
- RIIHAN301E Operate Elevating Work Platform
- RIIHAN304E Conduct Slewing Crane Operations
- RIIHAN307E Operate a Vehicle Loading Crane
- RIIHAN309F Conduct Telescopic Materials Handler Operations
- RIIHAN311F Conduct Operations with Integrated Tool Carrier
- RIIMPO205E Operate Roller/Compactor
- RIIMPO208F Operate Support Equipment
- RIIMPO304E Conduct Wheel Loader Operations
- RIIMPO308F Conduct Tracked Dozer Operations
- RIIMPO309F Conduct Wheeled Dozer Operations
- RIIMPO310F Conduct Grader Operations
- RIIMPO312E Conduct Scraper Operations
- RIIMPO318F Conduct Civil Construction Skid Steer Loader Operations
- RIIMPO321F Conduct Civil Construction Wheeled Front End Loader Operations
- RIIMPO322E Conduct Civil Construction Tracked Front End Loader Operations
- RIIMPO326E Conduct Water Vehicle Operations
- RIIVEH304E Conduct Tip Truck Operations
- RIIVEH305F Operate and Maintain a Four Wheel Drive Vehicle
- RIIWHS302E Implement Traffic Management Plan
- TLILIC0005 Licence to Operate a Boom-type Elevating Work Platform (Boom Length 11 Metres or More)
- TLILIC0016 Licence to Operate a Bridge and Gantry Crane
- TLILIC0018 Licence To Operate A Non-Slewing Mobile Crane (Greater Than 3 Tonnes Capacity)
- TLILIC0020 Licence to Operate a Slewing Mobile Crane (Over 100 Tonnes)
- TLILIC0021 Licence to Operate a Slewing Mobile Crane (Up to 100 Tonnes)
- TLILIC0022 Licence to Operate a Slewing Mobile Crane (Up to 20 Tonnes)
- TLILIC0023 Licence to Operate a Slewing Mobile Crane (Up to 60 Tonnes)
- TLILIC0040 Licence To Operate A Non-Slewing Mobile Crane (Greater Than 3 Tonnes Capacity)
- TLILIC2005 Licence to Operate a Boom-Type Elevating Work Platform (Boom Length 11 Metres or More)
- UETDREL006 Work Safely in the Vicinity of Live Electrical Apparatus as a Non-Electrical Worker
Civil Construction Plant Operator careers
A Civil Construction Plant Operator is responsible for operating heavy machinery used in civil construction projects such as excavators, bulldozers, loaders, and cranes. Their role involves maneuvering and controlling these machines to carry out tasks like earthmoving, road building, and site preparation.
Operators must ensure the equipment is maintained properly, conduct safety checks, and follow site plans and instructions to meet project requirements. They work closely with site supervisors and other construction workers to ensure efficient and safe operations on construction sites, often in outdoor and sometimes challenging environments. Strong attention to detail, mechanical skills, and adherence to safety regulations are essential in this role.
