As Australia’s population continues to grow, demand for infrastructure professionals will also continue to grow. Particularly as we increasingly embrace renewable technology in support of our net zero transition, and the infrastructure requirements for Australia hosting the 2032 Olympic Games.
Growing demand also means higher salaries, making it a very appealing sector.
Following are our top three recommendations for qualifications that reflect your versatile and transferable infrastructure skills – all available through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Top 3 Infrastructure RPL Qualifications
BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety
Work health and safety (WHS/OHS) roles are of primary importance in the infrastructure sector. Since work health and safety impacts the productivity and welfare of every individual, professionals in this field are required in most other industries too.
Organisations are becoming increasingly aware of their legislative obligations surrounding the duty of care and due diligence. This awareness has resulted in many new, exciting and lucrative career opportunities within the WHS profession.
You may be eligible for this qualification based on the work you’ve already done in your career. Check your eligibility with our zero-cost RPL appraisal.
Also look at BSB60619 Advanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety.
Possible career outcomes:
- Work Health and Safety Manager
- Maintenance Coordinator
- Environmental Health Officer
- Health & Safety Training Officer
- Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Manager
- Workplace Rehabilitation Officer
- Injury Response Advisor
- HSE Manager
- OH&S Manager
BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management
Project Management is growing as a discipline and skillset in a broad range of roles, which is why it makes it into our top two for recognising your infrastructure experience. You don’t need to be a project manager to be performing many of the capabilities within this qualification.
At the Diploma level you are someone who is able to apply project management skills in a leadership capacity. You may have managed projects in a number of contexts and industries.
You have experience at the management and leadership level, and are responsible for project objectives. You have well established project management knowledge and a range of specialist, managerial and technical skills. You use your skills to plan, implement and review your own work and that of a team. Check your eligibility.
Also consider: BSB60720 Advanced Diploma of Program Management
Possible career outcomes:
- Project Manager (industry specific)
- Project Leader/Team Leader
- Project Contract Manager
- Program Managers
- Project Analysts
- Project Contract Managers
- Construction Managers
- Health and Welfare Service Managers
- Software/ICT Managers
- Engineering Project Manager
BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management
Also making it onto the top three for the infrastructure sector is one of our most versatile qualifications, the Diploma of Leadership and Management. It demonstrates that you can combine the two vital aspects of management: effective team leadership and organisational planning for success.
It is a qualification that will give you access to exciting and lucrative roles within your current infrastructure career, or facilitate a sideways move into another industry.
Once again it makes our top three because it is a qualification with universal industry relevance – giving your skills transportability. Check your eligibility.
Also look at: BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
Possible career outcomes:
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager / Supervisor
- Business Manager
- Project Supervisor
- Team Leader
- Site Supervisor
