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About the course
This Certificate III builds practical skills for working on major civil construction projects as a plant operator. Developed with industry, it focuses on safe, job-ready training, including planning and organising work, reading plans, basic calculations, and supporting plant operations. You’ll gain hands-on experience using tools, small plant and civil construction machinery while following WHS procedures at Victoria University. The programme focuses on applied engineering drawings, workshop skills, and technical maintenance competencies.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue entry-level roles supporting civil construction and infrastructure works, particularly in plant and machinery operations. The course prepares you to work safely on sites, interpret plans, perform basic measurements and excavation tasks, and assist with equipment operation and site preparation. Typical pathways include civil construction plant operator or machinery operator roles in construction contractors and infrastructure projects with this Certificate III in civil construction.
Living Costs in Melbourne**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318 |
Average Salary***
