Become a Pipelayer with the RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Pipe Laying). This nationally recognised qualification prepares you for work on a civil construction site and allows you to specialise in either water mains, stormwater systems, or sewer pipelines. The course covers: on-the-job safety and communication, using explosive power tools, installing trench support, laying pipes, spreading and compacting materials, levelling, draining and dewatering the construction site, traffic control, and much more. There is also scope to obtain a number of WHS permits and licences including rigging, dogging, scaffolding, working at heights, and elevating work platform. Enquire now for the list of study units, civil construction career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates.
Entry requirements for the Certificate III in Civil Construction (Pipe Laying) 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.
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
Government funding may be available to Australian citizens or permanent residents. Eligibility depends on your location, employment status, and whether the course and provider are approved for funding.
The Certificate III in Civil Construction (Pipe Laying) will prepare you for the following roles.
A Pipelayer installs pipework for water, sewerage and storm water systems. You’ll connect a network of pipes to buildings and other structures duri...
A Civil Construction Plant Operator is responsible for operating heavy machinery used in civil construction projects such as excavators, bulldozers...
A Drainage Worker is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing underground drainage systems, including stormwater, sewer, and other t...
A Civil Construction Supervisor manages construction sites for civil engineering projects such as roads, bridges, and drainage systems. You might w...
A Road Construction Worker is part of a construction team that builds and repairs roads. You might operate machinery, transport materials or direct...
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...
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