How do I become a road construction worker
Get qualified to work as a road construction worker with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Road Construction Worker generally earns $1,380 per week ($71,760 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.
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The number of people working as a Road Construction Worker has increased in recent years and there are now 10,300 people in this role in Australia (this has increased from 8,000 five years ago). Road Construction Workers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
Courses.com.au Team
To become a Road Construction Worker, consider the Certificate III in Civil Construction Road Construction and Maintenance. This course covers topics including repairing potholes, handling bituminous materials, spreading asphalt, concreting, digging, levelling and directing traffic.
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Further reading
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- RII10115 Certificate I in Resources and Infrastructure Operations
- RII30820 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
- RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction
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- RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Road Construction and Maintenance)
- RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Road Marking)
- RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Traffic Management)
- RIICBS301E Conduct Profile Planer Operations
- RIICBS307E Conduct Bitumen Sprayer Operations
- RIICBS312E Conduct Bitumen Tanker Operations
- RIICCM202E Identify, Locate and Protect Underground Services
- RIIHAN308F Load and Unload Plant
- RIIMPO304E Conduct Wheel Loader Operations
- RIIMPO310F Conduct Grader Operations
- RIIMPO316E Conduct Self Propelled Compactor Operations
- RIIMPO317F Conduct Roller Operations
- RIIMPO323E Conduct Civil Construction Dozer Operations
- RIIMPO324F Conduct Civil Construction Grader Operations
- RIIMPO325E Conduct Civil Construction Scraper Operations
- RIIMPO336E Conduct Belly Dump Truck Operations
- RIISS00054 Traffic Controller Skill Set
- RIISS00055 Traffic Management Implementer Skill Set
- RIISS00061 Traffic Management Implementer Skill Set for High Volume Roads
- RIISS00062 Traffic Management Implementer Skill Set for Motorways and Freeways
- RIIWHS201E Work Safely and Follow WHS Policies and Procedures
- RIIWHS206 Control Traffic with Portable Traffic Control Devices and Temporary Traffic Signs
- RIIWHS302E Implement Traffic Management Plan
Road Construction Worker careers
A Road Construction Worker is part of a construction team that builds and repairs roads. You might operate machinery, transport materials or direct traffic. Road Construction Workers perform earthworks to prepare a site for construction, lay asphalt, bitumen or other materials to create a road surface and seal and finish new work. You may specialise in one of these roles or perform various tasks as required on site.
Road Construction Workers have a physically demanding role and work in difficult conditions. You’ll be outdoors in all sorts of weather and you’ll perform your job in a dusty and noisy environment. You’ll need to be able to follow directions and work as part of a team.
