RII40720

Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision

Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision

Finally gain your qual that gets you onto new projects as a Leading Hand or Supervisor…

Where can this course take you?

This qualification gets your skills formally recognised and proves to employers you have the knowledge and experience to get the job done. Have you been working as a Leading Hand, Supervisor or Foreman for years, and now find yourself in need of a formal qualification if you want to land a new job or promotion?

Are you looking to develop your Supervisory career in your field of civil construction, civil infrastructure or civil works? To secure a job as a Leading Hand, Supervisor or Foreman on a major project this qualification is a MUST. This is the qualification that the project HR people understand and need you to have to work on their sites. Most major Civil Companies now expect their Supervisors to hold this qualification.

This is the starting point for you to advance your career within civil construction. The way to think of it is- this is the first step to having your first company ute, the next step is to become a project manager or construction manager with a cleaner ute but you need to get this qualification done first!

View your Career Pathways guide to see how you can use your experience to gain qualifications and progress your career.

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Code: RII40720

Units: 12

Length: 6-12 months (depending on experience)

Start Dates: Flexible, year-round

RPL Available: Yes

Delivery: Online

Funding Assistance: Click Here

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FREE Course Guide Now

Code: RII40720

Units: 12

Length: 6-12 months (depending on experience)

Start Dates: Flexible, year-round

RPL Available: Yes

Delivery: Online

Funding Assistance: Click Here

Finally gain your qual that gets you on to new projects as a Leading Hand or Supervisor…

Where can this course take you?

This qualification gets your skills formally recognised and proves to employers you have the knowledge and experience to get the job done. Have you been working as a Leading Hand, Supervisor or Foreman for years, and now find yourself in need of a formal qualification if you want to land a new job or promotion?

Are you looking to develop your Supervisory career in your field of civil construction, civil infrastructure or civil works? To secure a job as a Leading Hand, Supervisor or Foreman on a major project this qualification is a MUST. This is the qualification that the project HR people understand and need you to have to work on their sites. Most major Civil Companies now expect their Supervisors to hold this qualification.

This is the starting point for you to advance your career within civil construction. The way to think of it is- this is the first step to having your first company ute, the next step is to become a project manager or construction manager with a cleaner ute but you need to get this qualification done first!

View your Career Pathways guide to see how you can use your experience to gain qualifications and progress your career.

Progress Your Career to become a…

Leading Hand

Imagine yourself leading your own small team or work gang. Taking charge of multiple earthmoving or road-working machines, and being responsible for numerous installations within an infrastructure project. 

Foreman

Would you like to be responsible for three or four work gangs? Ensuring all tasks are well coordinated and the necessary equipment and supplies are made available in a timely fashion?

Supervisor

Spend your day overseeing a number of construction gangs/teams on a construction site. Plan day-to-day operations, maintain workplace safety, and ensure the job is being carried out in line with the specifications.

Who is this course for?

Experienced Leading Hands, Supervisors and Foreman.

This course is for you. Your course is designed around your work roles and what you do every day, as well as to fit in around your busy work/home life. It will be easy for you to complete this course and get certifications with full support from your Trainers and Completion Coach.

If you don’t like typing you can even give your answers over the phone while you chat to your Trainer.

When you complete this Civil Supervisor course you will be able to advance your career with your current company or know that you will now have a better chance of picking up a new job as a Supervisor with another firm.

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Start your Qualification Training Program with us for a 3 Week Trial Period. Attend your first student area tour, a session with your Trainer and receive your folder with training materials.

Who is this course for?

Experienced Leading Hands, Supervisors and Foreman.

This course is for you. Your course is designed around your work and what you do every day as well as to fit in around your busy work/home life.   It will be easy for you to complete this course and get certifications with full support from your Trainers and Completion Coach.

If you don’t like typing you can even give your answers over the phone while you chat to your Trainer.

When you complete this Civil Supervisor course you will be able to advance your career with your current company or know that you will now have a better chance of picking up a new job as a Supervisor with another firm.

Course Overview

COURSE: Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision

CODE: RII40720

IDEAL FOR: Supervisors, Foreman, Gangers and Leading Hands…

UNITS: 12

DURATION: 6-12 months (depending on experience)

DELIVERY: Online + Unlimited Phone Sessions

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: 

Age: 21 Years or over; or
If under 21 (must be over 18), have a Certificate III + 2 years relevant work experience; or
If under 21 (must be over 18), have proof of high level of skills that may lead to an interview for possible enrolment

Academic Suitability: Proof of completing:
– Year 12/Senior Certificate; or
– Certificate III + 2 years relevant work experience; or
– Pass a GTI Language, Literacy and Numeracy test

Industry Experience: Currently employed in Civil Construction as a

Leading Hand or Supervisor, or able to undertake these roles on a

training basis on a civil construction site e.g. (run pre-start meetings, complete safety forms…); or
recently employed as a Leading Hand or Supervisor within the past 2 years

English language: see ‘English Requirements’ in the footer of the website for more information.
Resource Requirements: Students are required to have access to the internet and a computer in order to access their materials online.
General: Motivation and good reason to complete qualification

NOTE: If an applicant does not meet the following criteria but believes they are capable, they will need to book a meeting with the Training Manager/Director and the enrolment may be accepted at their discretion.

*Requirements listed here do not apply to Traineeship qualifications.

RPL: Yes

FUNDING ASSISTANCE: Click Here

Why complete your qualification with GTI?

  • Help gain your next Promotion

  • Formally recognise your work skills

  • Prove your experience

  • Learn new skills

  • No heavy theory, no essays, no exams

  • Online 24/7  access to resources and assessments

  • Training and assessments that relate to Your work and industry

Units

There are 12 units in this qualification. Your units may differ depending if you have credits, if you are completing another qualification also at the same time or if you have chosen different electives.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor an organisation’s work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and programs in the relevant work area in order to meet legislative requirements.

The unit applies to those with supervisory responsibilities in a work area who have a broad knowledge of WHS policies and contribute well-developed skills in creating solutions to problems through analysis and evaluation of information from a variety of sources. They provide supervision and guidance to others and have limited responsibility for the output of others.

This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to supervise civil works in Civil construction.

This unit is appropriate for those working in supervisory or technical specialist roles.

This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to supervise civil works contractors in Civil construction.

This unit is appropriate for those working in supervisory roles, or in technical specialist roles.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply and evaluate site risk management system and implement relevant risk management controls in the mining, drilling and civil infrastructure industry.

It applies to individuals who contribute to risk management processes by undertaking a varied range of activities as defined in written procedures, in a structured and familiar work environment.

This unit develops a participant’s skills and knowledge required to apply the principles of earthworks construction in Civil construction.

This unit is appropriate for those working in supervisory or technical specialist roles.

This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in councils of all sizes. Knowledge of the legislation and regulations within which councils must operate is essential. The unique nature of councils, as a tier of government directed by elected members and reflecting the needs of local communities, must be appropriately reflected.

This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in councils of all sizes. Knowledge of the legislation and regulations within which councils must operate is essential. The unique nature of councils, as a tier of government directed by elected members and reflecting the needs of local communities, must be appropriately reflected.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement operational plans by planning and acquiring resources, monitoring and adjusting operational performance and providing reports on performance, as required.

The unit applies to individuals who plan activities to achieve team and organisational objectives. At this level, work will normally be carried out within routine and non-routine methods and involve procedures that require planning, evaluation, leadership and guidance of others.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead teams and individuals by modelling high standards of conduct to reflect the organisation’s standards and values.

The unit applies to individuals who are making the transition from being a team member to taking responsibility for the work and performance of others and providing the first level of leadership within the organisation. These leaders have a strong influence on the work culture, values and ethics of the teams they supervise.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement continuous improvement of systems and processes of an organisation. It includes using systems and strategies to encourage the team to participate in the process, monitoring and reviewing performance, and identifying opportunities for further improvements.

The unit applies to managers who are responsible for implementing the continuous improvement process to achieve the objectives of the organisation.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and review workplace information systems. It involves identification, collection, initial analysis and use of information.

The applies to individuals whose work will normally be carried out within methods and procedures which require planning and evaluation, leadership and guidance of others, and some discretion and judgement.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and prioritise own work tasks. It also addresses the skills and knowledge to monitor and obtain feedback on personal work performance.

The unit applies to individuals who are required to design their own work schedules and work plans and to establish priorities for their work. They will typically hold some responsibilities for the work of others and have some autonomy in relation to their own role.

What Our Students Are Saying

Shannon Clelland

Golding Contractors

“Excellent Course for supervisors and foreman. You get to better your knowledge around civil and being a supervisor/foreman.

This course has taught me to plan ahead to know where you’re going and what you want to achieve. I also have more of a health and safety focus outlook.

The support processes for assessments were very helpful and precise.”

Greg Antaw

“Since doing my Cert IV in Civil Construction, I have had good feedback from my employers about promotions and pay rises. The management skills I learned helped me to see more productive ways of doing tasks. I found the RPL process easy to understand and follow instructions.

Duncan Turnbull

“The support I received was great. I liked the independence of being left to do training on my own, with trainers always available to help when needed”

David Schofield

“This course was very flexible and tied in well with my current employment. Finding where to access information was very easy, and access to trainers and the support system were excellent. The training was highly applicable to my day to day role and would be very suitable for other supervisors “

Funding

Our funding options & payment plans make gaining your qualifications painless & affordable.

Information

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Course Fees

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Gain Two Qualifications at the same time…

To double your employment options and increase the industries you can work in (without doing double the work), most of our students complete this qualification as a dual.

Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision + Certificate in Leadership and Management

Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision + Certificate in Leadership and Management


Most major Civil Companies now expect their Supervisors to hold this qualification. Use this funding to help gain the qualification to match your current work position – this helps to secure other positions if you need to look for alternative jobs In the future.

Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision + Certificate IV in Project Management Practice

Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision + Certificate IV in Project Management Practice


If you have experience in one of these roles but no formal ‘piece of paper’ to prove it, then this course is for you. Most major Civil Companies now expect their Leading Hands and Supervisors to hold this Civil qualification.

If the qualification combination you are looking for is not here,
please see our full list of qualifications.

Popular Qualification Pairings…

Certificate IV in Civil Construction +
Certificate in Leadership and Management

Most major Civil Companies now expect their Supervisors to hold this qualification. Use this funding to help gain the qualification to match your current work position – this helps to secure other positions if you need to look for alternative jobs In the future.

Certificate IV in Civil Construction +
Certificate IV in Project Management Practice

If you have experience in one of these roles but no formal ‘piece of paper’ to prove it, then this course is for you. Most major Civil Companies now expect their Leading Hands and Supervisors to hold this Civil qualification.

If the qualification pairing you are looking for is not here, please see our full list of qualification combinations.

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