Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying

Provider:

Lead College

Course Code:

CPC30220

CRICOS Code:

104888A

Qualification Level:

Certificate

Course Area:

Architecture and Building

Duration:

94-Week

Study Mode:

Full Time

Course Fees:

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Delivery Mode:

On Campus, Online Delivery

Target:

International

Intake:

Monthly

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Course Overview

This qualification reflects the trade qualified role of a bricklayer, blocklayer or paver who may have responsibility for undertaking heritage bricklaying, refractory bricklaying, bricklaying, blocklaying and paving work in residential, industrial and commercial contexts, in both existing and new constructions.

Occupational titles could include:

Bricklayer

Blocklayer

Paver

The bricklaying, blocklaying and paving industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered and assessed in this context.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements vary between states. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site.

PRE-REQUISITE REQUIREMENTS

No pre-requisite requirement for this qualification as per course training package.

Course Structure

The CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying requires the completion of the following 28 Units (including 20 core and 8 electives).

Core units – 20

CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry

CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work

CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations

CPCCCM2008* Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

CPCCBL2001* Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials

CPCCBL2002* Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment

CPCCOM2001* Read and interpret plans and specifications

CPCCCA3002* Carry out setting out

CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures

CPCCBL3002* Carry out masonry veneer construction

CPCCBL3003* Carry out cavity brick construction

CPCCBL3005* Lay masonry walls and corners

CPCCBL3006* Lay multi-thickness walls and piers

CPCCBL3009* Install flashings and damp proof course

CPCCBL3010* Construct masonry arches

CPCCBL3011* Construct curved walls

CPCCBL3013* Construct masonry structural systems

CPCCCM2012* Work safely at heights

CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication

CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies, and procedures in the construction industry

Elective units – 8

BSBESB407 Manage finances for new business ventures

CPCWHS3001 Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies

CPCCCM2009* Carry out basic demolition

CPCCCO2013* Carry out concreting to simple forms

CPCCBL3015* Construct decorative brickwork

CPCCBL3017* Carry out tuck pointing and repointing to masonry

CPCCBL3001 Lay paving

CPCCBL3018* Install aerated autoclaved concrete products

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Minimum Age to Apply	Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement.
Academic Entry Requirements	Must demonstrate English level of IELTS 5.5 with no band less that 5.0 or equivalent, such as: IBT 46 PTE Academic 42 CAE 162 OET B Duolingo 90 General English Upper Intermediate MOI Certificate Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution

Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum)	Must demonstrate English level of IELTS 5.5 with no band less that 5.0 or equivalent, such as: IBT 46 PTE Academic 42 CAE 162 OET B Duolingo 90 General English Upper Intermediate MOI Certificate Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution

Pathway

Certificate III in Bricklaying+Diploma of Building
Certificate III in Bricklaying+Cert IV of Building/construction

Career Opportunities

This qualification is a widely recognised pathway to a successful career as a bricklayer or blocklayer in Australia’s exciting and fast-growing construction industry.

Bricklayer

Labourer

Construction Site Tradesperson

Subcontractor