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RII40720 Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision - Traineeship / Non-Traineeship
Enrolments now open for existing and emerging workers in the civil construction sector.
Overview
Advance Your Career as a Civil Construction Supervisor
Supervisors play a vital role in civil construction, ensuring the safety, quality and performance of teams on site. With industry demand growing across Victoria, now is the time to formalise your leadership skills and take the next step in your career.
The Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision (RII40720) is a nationally recognised qualification designed for current workers ready to move into site leadership or coordination roles. This program is available as both a Traineeship and a Non-Traineeship option, giving flexibility to employers and individuals.
Delivered through a practical online-blended model, the course includes monthly facilitated sessions, on-the-job learning, and workplace-based assessments.
- Delivered by industry, for industry, at your workplace
- Flexible training that fits your job
- Strong employer engagement and onsite support
- Experienced trainers with civil construction expertise
- Recognised pathway to long-term career growth
Why choose us over TAFE?
- Hands-on support with real employer engagement
- Smaller class sizes and personalised training
- Trusted by employers across Melbourne and Victoria
- Currently working in civil construction (if you are not currently working in civil then kick start your career with our short courses – link)
- Ability to perform physical work to a level as expected on Civil Construction worksites and this qualification
- Have required level of Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital.
This qualification is made up of units that focus on team supervision, stakeholder management, WHS responsibilities, leadership and environmental best practice.
Key Focus Areas and Units:
- Supervise Stakeholders and Civil Works:
- BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers
- RIICWM401E Supervise civil works
- RIICWM402E Supervise civil works contractors
- Workplace Health and Safety and Teamwork:
- BSBXTW301 Work in a team
- RIIRIS401E Apply site risk management system
- BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
- Leadership and Workforce Development:
- BSBLDR411 Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
- BSBOPS402 Coordinate business operational plans
- BSBHRM413 Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
- Workload Management and Sustainability:
- BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities
- RIIMPO402D Apply the principles of earthworks construction
- BSBSUS411 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
This course has rolling intake; you can start anytime.
- Submit your enquiry, and we will give you a call to discuss the course.
- Provide the learner's details, and we will send two emails:
- Enrolment form link
- LLN Robot link with a Language, Literacy, Numeracy (LLN) quiz and Digital Skills questionnaire
- Employer contacts an Apprenticeship Network Provider (ANP) to get the Epsilon Training Contract signed. (only for traineeships)
- Once complete, we contact the learner for a Pre-Training Review.
- Our trainer contacts the learner and employer to arrange the course start.
This qualification is delivered over 12 months with monthly online facilitated sessions
Minimum time commitment: 12 hours per month (CCF Victoria Training and Workplace activities relevant to the course)
Employers hiring apprentices in this course may be eligible for a range of state and federal support programs. These programs are designed to help grow your workforce and reduce the cost of training.
Available Support May Include: Hiring incentives, Wage subsidies, WorkCover premium discounts for apprentices, Payroll tax exemptions (for apprentice wages in Victoria), Government-funded training through the Skills First program (eligibility applies)
Need Help Claiming Incentives and for signing a Training Contract?
You can speak with an Apprenticeship Network Provider (ANP); they offer free advice and support to employers and apprentices throughout the apprenticeship journey, from sign-up to completion.
ANPs are contracted by the Australian Government to assist with:
- Explaining your eligibility for incentives
- Helping you complete the training contract
- Providing ongoing support visits during the apprenticeship
Contact an ANP in Victoria:
- APM: apprenticeships@apm.net.au | 1800 276 221
- MEGT: customerservice@megt.com.au | 136 348
- Apprenticeship Support Australia: info@asasupport.com.au | 1300 363 831
- BUSY At Work: busy@busyatwork.com.au | 13 28 79
- SYC Ltd: apprenticeships@syc.net.au | 1300 792 323
Learn more at Apprenticeships Victoria
The fee includes training materials, administration, and tuition. Fees vary by funding eligibility and selected units.
- Government subsidised fee: $2500
- Government subsidised fee for students with concession: $1700
- Government subsidised fee for First Nation students: $1500
Note: Tuition fees are indicative and may change based on funding eligibility.
Where can a Cert 4 in Civil Construction qualification take you?
This course supports experienced workers looking to move into site leadership roles. It’s ideal for those ready to take the next step in managing teams, safety, and onsite operations.
Potential roles include:
- Site supervisor
- Team leader or leading hand
- Civil workers
- Civil project coordinator
What does a civil supervisor do?
Supervisors oversee site activity, lead teams, manage WHS, and ensure the job is done safely and on time making them a key part of project delivery.
Civil Contractors Federation (Victorian Branch) RTO ID: 3704
Enrolment in this course does not guarantee successful completion or employment outcomes. Eligibility for funding will be assessed on an individual basis.