Tunnel Constructor
OSCA 741237
520
10%
1.5%
37 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Operates plant to excavate, support and form tunnels and shafts in the ground, needed for services such as rail lines, roads and water works.
What they typically do
- Operates and performs routine repairs and maintenance on tunnelling equipment and machinery, such as road header machines and tunnel boring machines
- Excavates and removes soil and rock to create tunnels and shafts
- Installs and maintains support systems, such as timber, steel or concrete linings
- Installs site services such as air supply, ventilation, dust extraction and drainage
- Monitors and adjusts tunnelling equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation
- Inspects and tests tunnelling structures for stability and integrity
- Follows engineering plans and specifications to ensure accurate tunnel construction
- Collaborates with engineers and other construction workers to coordinate tunnelling activities
Where they work
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Tunnel Constructor.
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