Construction Worker
Also known as: Trade Assistant, Builders Labourer.
Construction workers assist tradespeople on building and construction sites by doing a range of manual labouring jobs. Employment as a Construction Worker may be casual or full-time.
| White Card | Asbestos Cert. | Drivers Licence | High Risk Work | 18 years + | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Worker | yes | yes | no | no | no |
To be a construction worker you need to enjoy outdoor, practical work and be physically fit. You also need to be able to work as part of a team and be able to follow precise directions. Construction workers are able to work at a constant pace.
Typical Duties
- unload, carry and stack building materials and place tools and equipment in position,
- dig trenches using hand tools or jackhammers to break up rock and concrete so that footings and services can be placed,
- mix, pour and spread concrete,
- help to erect and dismantle scaffolding (subject to certification in some states and territories), ramps, catwalks, barricades and warning lights,
- use wheelbarrows to remove rubble and rubbish from building sites,
- dismantle small structures and strip materials in preparation for new constructions, and
- clean surfaces for painters.
No RTOs in the ACT offer training to become a Construction Worker or Builders Labourer. All construction workers need a White Card and Asbestos Awareness Training to work on a construction site in the ACT.
| RTO Hours + Costs | White Card | Asbestos |
|---|---|---|
| No additional training / on the job training | 6 hours + < $500 | 4 hours + < $500 |
The cost of training may be reduced subject to ACT Training Fund Authority subsidy, please check with your RTO.