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For Young People

What is Civil Construction?

In the Civil Construction Industry you can build just about anything. From a major freeway to railways, water storage reservoir or even new housing subdivisions. Civil Construction workers do the site clearance, excavations, sewerage and drainage, lay the asphalt for roads and ballast for railways and dam walls.

Civil construction is anything to do with the earth, water or transport infrastructure. It is a $10 billion a year Australian business that is crucial to Australia's economy and it needs you. Jobs range from the plant operators who drive the earthmoving equipment on construction sites, to the engineers who design the structures and manage their implementation.

There is a shortage of skilled workers in the industry so there are plenty of jobs. In civil con- struction you will have a great future, be able to work anywhere in Australia; in Main Roads WA, local government councils, private contracting firms and the mining industry.

Facts about the Civil Construction Industry

  • WA’s building and construction industry employs over 100 000 people
  • There are over 4000 Australian Apprentices currently in training
  • Over 1100 new Australian Apprentices commenced last year
  • Nationally, building and construction contributed more new jobs than any other industry within Australia over the past 5 years
  • There are more than 130 different jobs in building and construction
  • Qualified and skilled workers in civil construction are in high demand

What is a Traineeship?

A traineeship is a great way to learn skills on the job. You can get a nationally recognised qualifi- cation which can lead to further study or employment AND get paid for it. Traineeships are es- pecially useful ways to learn specialist skills, particularly in the civil construction industry. Train- eeships are made possible by the Australian Apprenticeship Programme.

A traineeship is a combination of employment and training, conducted both on-site in the work- place and off-the-job with a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). A Certificate III traineeship takes two years, and you will be employed by the one employer for the full two years (with an initial probationary period).

Traineeship Opportunities

The ROADS Foundation is committed to supporting local youth and communities across the state of Western Australia. We have traineeship opportunities available in all areas and are recruiting NOW!

Traineeship streams available in the civil construction industry include, amongst others:

  • Certificate II & III in Civil Construction
  • Certificate II & III in Civil Construction (Bituminous Surfacing)
  • Certificate III in Civil Construction (Bridge Construction and Maintenance)
  • Certificate III in Civil Construction (Plant Operations)
  • Certificate III in Civil Construction (Road Construction and Maintenance)

Civil construction trainees will learn to:

  • Use hand and power tools
  • Use small plant equipment
  • Read and interpret plans and specifications
  • Operate elevated work platforms
  • Carry out measurements and calculations
  • Implement traffic management plans
  • Direct traffic through the construction area
  • Construct and dismantle fences and gates
  • Compact, level and spread materials to form roads and footpaths
  • Perform repairs to damaged surfaces
  • Repair potholes

The attributes looked for in young people when recruiting include:

  • Physically fit
  • Good at manual work
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Able to enjoy working outdoors
  • Good communication skills
  • Punctual and hard working
  • Able to follow instructions
  • A commitment to safe work procedures
  • Ability to read and write
  • Hold a C class drivers license

How do I register with The ROADS Foundation for a traineeship position?

Download our registration form, complete and forward with a copy of your resume to:

The ROADS Foundation
Attn: Danica Blacklock
Don Aitken Centre
Waterloo Crescent
EAST PERTH WA 6004

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Fax: (08) 9323 4323

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Email: danica.blacklock@roadsfoundation.com.au