Civil Trades
Qualified People. Quality Infrastructure
Developed with industry, for industry, Civil Trade Certification is a nationally recognised accreditation programme for civil contractors. It combines a recognised trade qualification with certified hours of practical experience, and leads to registration as a Certified Tradesperson.
Why get Civil Trade Certified?
Benefits to employers
- Improve the productivity, efficiency and safety of the workforce
- Attract and retain employees by providing a professional development opportunity
- Enhance the appeal of your business during tender evaluation
Benefits for tradespeople
- Earn formal recognition for the competencies, skills
and experience you’ve gained - Helps you take the next step in your career and increases your earning potential
- Play your part in making civil construction a
recognisable and respected Trade, supported by professional accreditation
Benefits to the industry
- Demonstrates a clear career pathway for the industry
- Increases industry capability and capacity to meet demands from growth in new infrastructure construction, new technologies, efficiency gains from improved infrastructure asset management and knowledge of new requirements such as health and safety legislation
How to get Civil Trades Certification:
To qualify for CTC you must show evidence of:
- A Civil Infrastructure Level 4 qualification
- 8,000 hours of practical experience (around 4 years) including 2,000 hours at Level 4 competency
- Be assessed for a Civil Trades Certificate
Level 4 qualifications eligible for Civil Trades Certification:
- Road Construction & Maintenance
- Road Surfacing
- Road Marking (testing)
- Pipeline Construction and Maintenance
- Pipe Installation
- Piling