A qualification in Civil Construction provides skills and knowledge related to safely working within environments that are currently under construction and providing assistance in building and performing general labouring duties. Apprentices within Civil Construction can specialise in a particular trade involved in construction, such as Plastering or carpentry.

Duties performed by a Civil Construction apprentice may include:

• Dismantling small structures and separating materials to prepare for new construction sites
• Cleaning surfaces for painters
• Creating and dismantling scaffolding for construction purposes
• Mixing, pouring and laying concrete
• Moving equipment and materials to where they are most needed