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Certificate II in Civil Construction
This is the entry-level certificate for civil construction, the crews who build and maintain roads, drains, bridges, subdivisions and other public infrastructure.
- Duration: 1 year
- Study mode: On campus and workplace based
- Course code: RII20720
Where you can study this course
- Campuses
- Ballina Campus
- Duration
- 1 year
- Study mode
- On campus
- Full fee
- $6,890
- Eligible students: subsidised from $880, concession $160
What students say
Many students speak well of the facilities and campus, and some rate the trainers and teaching highly, though opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching and student support, and some found the organisation and admin frustrating.
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Victoria University
- Campuses
- 11 campuses
- Duration
- Not yet checked
- Study mode
- Not yet checked
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Most students praise the student support, while others find it frustrating. Many rate the facilities and campus well, and some criticise the organisation and admin.
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TAFE Gippsland
- Campuses
- 11 campuses
- Duration
- Not yet checked
- Study mode
- Not yet checked
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
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TAFE Queensland
- Campuses
- 3 campuses
- Duration
- Not stated by provider
- Study mode
- Not stated by provider
- Full fee
- Not stated by provider
What students say
Many students rate the facilities and campus highly. Some found course content and organisation and admin frustrating, while opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching.
- Campuses
- 26 campuses
- Duration
- Not yet checked
- Study mode
- Not yet checked
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Students rate the trainers, teaching, facilities and campus highly, though some found the organisation, admin and communication frustrating; opinions are mixed on facilities and campus.
- Campuses
- 5 campuses
- Duration
- Not yet checked
- Study mode
- Not yet checked
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Students rate the trainers and teaching highly, along with the student support and course content. Some found organisation and admin frustrating, and opinions are mixed on student support and course content.
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Federation University Australia
- Campuses
- 23 campuses
- Duration
- Not yet checked
- Study mode
- Not yet checked
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Many students find the organisation and admin frustrating, and some say student support and communication fall short. Others value the facilities, trainers and course content.
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North Metropolitan TAFE
- Campuses
- 16 campuses
- Duration
- Not yet checked
- Study mode
- Not yet checked
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching, with some students finding the organisation and admin frustrating and a number unhappy with the course content.
Last reviewed 20 September 2026.
Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Nil
- Providers can set their own conditions, such as a minimum age or a current job in the industry, and practical training may need a workplace placement. Check each provider above.
- Licensing, legislative and certification requirements vary between states, territories and industry sectors, so you should check with the relevant body before you enrol.
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, it helps to have:
- an interest in building and fixing public infrastructure
- a willingness to work outdoors in all kinds of weather
- good teamwork skills and the ability to follow instructions
- an interest in learning practical skills on a worksite
What will you learn?
You learn to work safely on a site, use hand and power tools, read basic plans, and carry out tasks such as concreting, trenching and setting up traffic control, always under the direction of a supervisor. It suits school leavers and career changers who would rather learn on a site than in a classroom, and it often leads into a traineeship or apprenticeship in the industry. Licensing and certification requirements vary between states and territories, so it pays to check the rules for where you plan to work before you enrol.
- Site safety and hazards
- Hand and power tools
- Reading site plans
- Concreting and trenching
- Traffic control basics
- Working in a crew
Data from training.gov.au and the Australian Bureau of Statistics (CC BY 4.0).