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3 years full time / available part time
On-campus — Interactive learning in a face-to-face environment. Classes will be held at a Melbourne Polytechnic campus or partner institute.
Full time / Part time · Classes run in Blocks approximately every 6 weeks, Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Ongoing — February, July
Course Overview
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AccreditedCourse Content
Implement a retaining wall project
Core unit
Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials
Core unit
Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment
Core unit
Lay paving
Elective unit
Carry out masonry veneer construction
Core unit
Carry out cavity brick construction
Core unit
Construct masonry steps and stairs
Elective unit
Lay masonry walls and corners
Core unit
Lay multi-thickness walls and piers
Core unit
Install flashings and damp proof course
Core unit
Construct masonry arches
Core unit
Construct curved walls
Core unit
Construct fireplaces and chimneys
Elective unit
Construct masonry structural system
Core unit
Install fire-rated masonry construction
Elective unit
Construct decorative brickwork
Elective unit
Construct battered masonry walls and piers
Elective unit
Carry out setting out
Core unit
Apply basic levelling procedures
Core unit
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
Core unit
Work safely at heights
Core unit
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
Core unit
Plan and organise work
Core unit
Conduct workplace communication
Core unit
Carry out measurements and calculations
Core unit
Read and interpret plans and specifications
Core unit
Lay segmental paving
Elective unit
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Core unit
Common Questions
Yes — you can choose the apprenticeship stream and get paid while you learn on site with your employer. The course is offered as an apprenticeship (code CPC33020) with an ongoing intake, and classes run in blocks approximately every 6 weeks, Monday to Thursday, 8:00am to 4:30pm at the Heidelberg campus.
Tuition fees vary depending on your eligibility for government funding. The government subsidised fee is $6,200, the concession fee is $1,240, and the non-subsidised fee is $26,900. There is also a materials fee of $15 and a maximum annual amenities fee of $180 (concession) or $260 (subsidised/non-subsidised), making total payable amounts of $1,435, $6,475, or $27,175 respectively. This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding — contact Melbourne Polytechnic to find out if you're eligible for a government subsidy.
You will study at Melbourne Polytechnic's Heidelberg campus, which features Victoria's most technologically advanced building and construction facilities. You'll work on full-size projects with real world challenges, supported by qualified, industry-experienced instructors.
Successful completion of the Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying CPC33020 means you can progress in your career by enrolling in the Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) CPC40120, followed by the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) CPC50220.
Assessment is delivered throughout the course using a combination of theory and practical-based tasks. The course is practical and covers essential skills including laying bricks and blocks, levelling, veneer construction, structural masonry, arch design and construction, and fireplace construction.
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