Certificate IV in Civil Construction
RII40720
Trades & constructionCertificate IVNationally recognised
Level 4AQF level
12Units to complete
6 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
51Training providers
Sep 2026Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (RII40720, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate IV; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Underground Civil Construction SupervisorForeman (Civil Construction)Roads Maintenance Team LeaderRoad and Pavement Civil Construction Supervisor
Industries
Civil ConstructionLocal Government Operational Works
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for RII40720 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 12 units: 5 core plus 7 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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BSBESB401Research and develop business plans
BSBESB403Plan finances for new business ventures
BSBESB404Market new business ventures
BSBFIN401Report on financial activity
BSBFIN501Manage budgets and financial plans
BSBHRM413Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
BSBINS402Coordinate workplace information systems
BSBLDR411Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
BSBOPS402Coordinate business operational plans
BSBOPS404Implement customer service strategies
BSBPEF402Develop personal work priorities
BSBPMG424Apply project human resources management approaches
BSBPMG427Apply project procurement procedures
BSBPMG430Undertake project work
BSBSTR401Promote innovation in team environments
BSBSTR402Implement continuous improvement
BSBSUS411Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
BSBWHS411Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
LGACOM401AAdminister contracts
LGACOM402AArrange contracts
LGACOM409APrepare tender documentation
LGACOM410APrepare response to tenders
LGADMIN417AConduct community consultations
LGAOPS001Prepare for operational works
LGAOPS003Develop works maintenance schedule
LGAOPS005Manage civil plant and resources
MSL924005Process and interpret data
MSL953005Receive and prepare samples for testing
MSL954007Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan
MSL973018Prepare trial batches for evaluation
MSL973021Conduct field-based acceptance tests for construction materials
MSL973022Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction materials
MSL973025Perform basic tests
MSL973026Prepare working solutions
MSL974016Perform physical and mechanical tests
MSL974026Perform tests to determine the properties of construction materials
MSL974031Prepare, standardise and use solutions
MSL974032Perform chemical tests and procedures
MSL975044Perform complex tests to measure engineering properties of materials
MSL975059Supervise sampling, inspections and testing at construction sites
RIIBLA301EConduct surface shotfiring operations
RIIBLA401EManage blasting operations
RIIBLA402EMonitor and control the effects of blasting on the environment
RIICBS401ESupervise asphalt paving and compaction operations
RIICBS402ESupervise the application of bituminous sprayed treatments
RIICBS403ESupervise the application of polymer modified binders
RIICBS404ESupervise the selection and use of bituminous emulsions
RIICBS405ESupervise micro surfacing operations
RIICBS406ESupervise pavement profiling operations using a profiler
RIICBS407ESupervise the manufacture and delivery of hot mix asphalt
RIICBS408ESupervise the manufacture of cold mixes
RIICBS409ESupervise the manufacture of polymer modified binders
RIICBS410ESupervise the manufacture of bituminous emulsions
RIICBS411ESupervise the manufacture of micro surfacing mixes
RIICCR401EDevelop and maintain positive community relations
RIICOM301ECommunicate information
RIICPL401ESupervise the installation of underground services using open excavation
RIICRC401ESupervise flexible pavement construction
RIICRC402ESupervise rigid pavement construction
RIICRC403ESupervise the stabilisation of materials
RIICRC404EInspect and report on pavement condition
RIICRC405ECarry out pavement condition measurement
RIICRC406ESupervise pavement maintenance
RIICSG401ESupervise civil concrete structure construction
RIICSG402ESupervise civil steel structure construction
RIICSG403ESupervise civil timber structure construction
RIICSG404ESupervise civil masonry, crib and gabion structure construction
RIICSG405ECarry out inspections of civil structures
RIICSG406ESupervise maintenance of civil structures
RIICTC307Conduct tunnel boring machine operations
RIICTC401ESupervise tunnel construction
RIICTC402Supervise tunnel boring machine operations
RIICTT401ESupervise the installation of underground services using trenchless technology
RIICTT402ESupervise repair and rehabilitation of underground services using trenchless technology
RIICWD503Prepare traffic management plans and traffic guidance schemes
RIICWD525ESelect pavement surfacing
RIICWM401ESupervise civil works
RIICWM402ESupervise civil works contractors
RIICWM503EPrepare civil works cost estimates
RIICWM504EPrepare civil works bill of quantities
RIICWM505EPrepare civil works schedule of rates
RIIDML401ESupervise demolitions
RIIENV401ESupervise dust and noise control
RIIENV402EImplement and monitor environmental policies
RIIGOV401EApply, monitor and report on compliance systems
RIILAT402EProvide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams
RIIMEX403ESupervise canal construction
RIIMPO402DApply the principles of earthworks construction
RIIQUA401EApply a quality management system on site
RIIRAI402DApply and monitor site plant and resource management plan
RIIRIS301Apply risk management processes
RIIRIS401EApply site risk management system
RIIRIS403EManage and coordinate spill response
RIISAM401EApply site plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance management plans
RIIWHS302Implement traffic management plans
RIIWHS401ESupervise work in confined spaces
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the RII40720 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our factsWho offers it
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Calibre Training & Development Pty Ltd as Trustee for the Calibre Unit TrustBased in QLD · Registered since 2011→
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