About this Course
The RII40720 Certificate IV in Civil Construction at NECTA in Parramatta, Sydney, is a
nationally recognised qualification for supervisors and technical specialists in civil
construction. You are responsible for your own work and your team’s output, and help
solve non-routine technical problems.
Core study covers workplace leadership, operational plans, WHS policies and programs,
supervising civil works and applying a site risk management system. You complete either
the Supervision or the Operations specialisation. Electives cover cost estimates,
contracts, quality and environmental compliance, and supervising works such as
pavements, structures and underground services.
The course runs for 52 weeks (CRICOS 121494M) and is open to international students
who meet NECTA’s entry requirements. No licensing applies to the qualification at
publication, though roles involving high risk work need units that meet state licensing
rules. You need a white card to carry out construction work.
What you'll learn
Lead teams
demonstrate leadership in the workplace, lead diverse work teams and support team learning.
Supervise civil works
supervise civil works and contractors, and specialist works such as pavements, concrete structures and underground services.
Manage safety and risk
implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs, and apply a site risk management system.
Plan, cost and contract
coordinate operational plans, prepare cost estimates and bills of quantities, and administer contracts.
Quality and environment
apply a quality management system and implement and monitor environmental policies.
Career Outcomes
Civil construction supervisor
supervises civil works, crews and contractors on site.
Leading hand or foreperson
leads a civil construction crew day to day.
Civil construction technical specialist
provides technical support on specialist works such as pavements, materials testing or structures.
Course Information
CRICOS Code
121494M
Course Duration
52 weeks
Campus Location
Level 3, 27 Argyle Street, Paramatta, NSW 2150
This course suits you if you:
are an experienced civil construction worker or plant operator ready to step up to supervising crews
are an international student looking for a nationally recognised, CRICOS-registered civil construction qualification in Sydney
want leadership, costing, contract and compliance skills for civil projects
are interested in specialist areas such as pavements, structures, materials testing or underground services
plan further study in building or construction management