Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision

This course equips current employees in the civil construction industry with leadership and management skills to provide effective leadership in the workplace.

Learning from industry professionals, you’ll develop specialist skills and knowledge in:

leadership risk management and worksite safety supervising civil works operational plan implementation tendering civil structure maintenance and inspection.

Existing workers with industry experience can also gain formal recognition for their current skills and competencies in this course through a combination of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and gap training.

To be awarded the RII40715 Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision, a student must successfully complete a total of twelve (12) units of competency, comprising of:

• five (5) core units, and;
• seven (7) elective units, of which:
• at least two (2) units must be selected from Group A;
• at least two (2) units must be selected from Group B, and;
• two (2) units may be selected from elsewhere within the RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect current occupational and learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

Course structure and units

CORE UNITS

• BSBMGT401 - Show leadership in the workplace
• BSBMGT402 - Implement operational plan
• BSBWHS401 - Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements
• RIICWM401D - Supervise civil works
• RIIRIS401D - Apply site risk management system

ELECTIVE UNITS

Group A

• LGAWORK402A - Prepare for operational works
• RIICPL401D - Apply the principles for the installation of underground service using open excavation
• RIICSG405D - Carry out inspections of civil structures
• RIICSG406D - Apply principles of maintenance of civil structures
• RIICWM402D - Supervise civil works contractors
• RIIMPO402D - Apply the principles of earthworks construction

Group B

• BSBLED401 - Develop teams and individuals
• BSBWOR404 - Develop work priorities
• LGACOM409A - Prepare tender documentation
• LGACOM410A - Prepare response to tenders
• RIICOM301D - Communicate information
• RIIRAI402D - Apply and monitor site plant and resource management plan
• RIIWHS302D - Implement traffic management plan

Recognition of Prior Learning and/or Credit Transfers

Previous completion of units at the Polytechnic or any other Registered Training Organisation and/or previous attainment of skills and knowledge may be credited towards this course. Units must satisfy the completion rules of the qualification and be assessed as appropriate by the Polytechnic.

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs.

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

This qualification reflects the role of employees working in supervisory positions in civil construction. They perform tasks involving a broad range of varied activities most of which are complex and non-routine. They are responsible for the quantity and quality of the output of others, contribute to the development of technical solutions to non-routine problems and apply management plans to the workplace.