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Course Overview
About This Course
Where You Can Study
Available Locations
Perth
10 Victoria Ave, Perth, WA 6000
Eligibility
Entry Requirements
- Minimum 18 years of age.
- Academic Requirements: Successful completion of Year 10, (High School Certificate (HSC) or equivalent) OR a Certificate II or equivalent OR be a mature age (20 years of age and above).
- English Requirements: It is essential that international students must exhibit a strong command of the English language. Undertaken one of the following English Language Tests and met the minimum score:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 5.0.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-Based Test must have scored 37-50.
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) must have scored 40 or higher.
- Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) ESOL test must have score 154 or higher.
- OET score must be minimum D Grade.
- Duolingo English Test must have a minimum score 80-90.
- CEFR Levels / Oxford Test must be minimum in level B1.
- CELPIP General must have a score of 5.
- LANGUAGECERT Academic must have a minimum score of 50.
- Michigan English Test must have a minimum score of 44.
- Evidence that English is the medium of instruction at the student's school and has been for the last two (2) years. The student has a satisfactory grade in the language.
- If the student does not have current proof of one of the above listed English Language Tests, they will be required to take an English Placement Test administered by Skills Australia Institute (SAI).
- International students who are looking to apply student visa must comply with English requirements as per Department of Home Affairs Website.
Career & Study Pathways
Where this takes you
Quality & Recognition
Accreditation & Migration
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Units of Competency
Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials
Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment
Carry out masonry veneer construction
Carry out cavity brick construction
Lay masonry walls and corners
Lay multi-thickness walls and piers
Install flashings and damp proof course
Construct masonry arches
Construct curved walls
Construct masonry structural systems
Carry out setting out
Apply basic levelling procedures
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
Work safely at heights
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
Plan and organise work
Conduct workplace communication
Carry out measurements and calculations
Read and interpret plans and specifications
Apply WHS requirements, policies, and procedures in the construction industry
Lay paving
Construct battered masonry walls and piers
Carry out hand excavation
Carry out concreting to simple forms
Place and fix reinforcement materials
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
Lay segmental paving
Cut segmental paving
Construct decorative brickwork
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying course?
The course duration is 104 weeks, structured as four (4) semesters of 26 weeks each, consisting of eight (8) terms of study of 10 weeks each, plus a three (3) week break at the end of each term (24 weeks total break time).
What are the vocational placement requirements for this course?
The Work Experience or Vocational Placement component of the qualification is delivered in term 6, 7 and 8 over a 30 weeks period for up to 24 hours per week to meet a 720 hours work experience requirement.
What English language test scores are required for international students?
International students must meet one of the following minimum scores: IELTS 5.0, TOEFL Internet-Based Test 37-50, PTE 40 or higher, CAE ESOL 154 or higher, OET minimum D Grade, Duolingo English Test 80-90, CEFR Levels / Oxford Test minimum B1, CELPIP General 5, LANGUAGECERT Academic 50, or Michigan English Test 44. Students without current proof of an approved test may take an English Placement Test administered by Skills Australia Institute.
What job roles can I work in after completing this qualification?
After successfully completing the CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying, students will be able to work in the following job roles: Bricklayer, Blocklayer, and Paver.
What intake dates are available for this course in 2026?
In 2026, the available intake dates for this course are: 05 January, 09 March, 06 April, 08 June, 06 July, 07 September, 05 October, and 07 December.
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