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23/07/2026 12:59 AM AWST
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Prepare to work in a civil construction environment
Prepare to work in a civil construction environment
Module
National Code
VU23410
VU23410
State Code
BA140
BA140
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/07/2024
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Nominal Hours
4
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare to work in a civil construction environment.
It includes the ability to review aspects of the civil construction industry, explore work roles and identify pathways into the civil construction industry.
The work context relates to major infrastructure projects such as road and rail transport, that requires working with and around heavy machinery. It may also apply to projects related to airports, ports, bridges, drainage, pipelines and utilities.
The unit applies to those wanting introductory training in the civil construction environment to gain access to worksites as entry level workers.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
It includes the ability to review aspects of the civil construction industry, explore work roles and identify pathways into the civil construction industry.
The work context relates to major infrastructure projects such as road and rail transport, that requires working with and around heavy machinery. It may also apply to projects related to airports, ports, bridges, drainage, pipelines and utilities.
The unit applies to those wanting introductory training in the civil construction environment to gain access to worksites as entry level workers.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
Review aspects of the civil construction industry
- 1.1 Compare differences between the civil construction industry and the building industry
- 1.2 Identify relevant occupational health and safety (OHS) / work health and safety (WHS) regulations, environmental procedures, legislative and regulatory requirements in relation to civil construction projects
- 1.3 Identify common types of machinery, tools, equipment and materials used in civil construction projects
Explore work roles within the civil construction industry
- 2.1 Source information on the range of roles and associated scope of reponsibilities of workers in the civil construction industry
- 2.2 Identify high-risk work that requires a licence within the civil construction industry
- 2.3 Investigate entry level positions within the civil construction industry
Identify pathways into the civil construction industry
- 3.1 Locate information on training pathways available to build career capacity
- 3.2 Locate and use resources to identify employment opportunities in the civil construction industry
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Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGY11 | 52922WA | Certificate II in Building and Construction Technical Support | Accredited course |