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52 Weeks
Classroom / face to face; Practical workshop sessions; Training and Assessment will be conducted through a combination of blended learning environments.
Face to Face · Minimum of 20 hours of classes per week
Course Overview
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AccreditedCourse Content
Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials
Core unit
Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment
Core unit
Carry out masonry veneer construction
Core unit
Carry out cavity brick construction
Core 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 masonry structural systems
Core 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
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Core unit
Carry out concreting to simple forms
Elective unit
Prepare subgrade, base and bedding course for segmental paving
Elective unit
Place and fix reinforcement materials
Elective unit
Lay segmental paving
Elective unit
Cut segmental paving
Elective unit
Finish segmental paving
Elective unit
Maintain and repair segmental paving
Elective unit
Carry out basic demolition
Elective unit
Common Questions
You need to complete 28 units of competency in total — 20 core units and 8 elective units. A Certificate is issued where all 28 units have been deemed competent. If only some units are completed, a Statement of Attainment is issued instead.
Students must have English proficiency as guided by Macallan College's English Proficiency Policy and Procedures. This requires an IELTS Test with an overall score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no individual section score less than 5.5 (note: all applicants from AL3 countries must sit an IELTS test), or a Pre-entry Oxford English online test result of no less than B2.2 with a minimum score of 71.
After completing this course, you could enrol into: CPC40920 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management), CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), or CPC60120 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction. For other relevant qualifications or further study options in the construction sector, refer to www.training.gov.au.
Issuing of your Certificate and/or Statement of Attainment occurs within 30 days of your last unit being deemed competent; however, this may be delayed in the event that you have not provided your Unique Student Identifier (USI) or you have any outstanding fees.
The course is available at Macallan College's Adelaide, Brisbane, and Sydney campuses. Adelaide is located at Level 10, 50 Grenfell St Adelaide 5000 SA; Brisbane at 151 Wellington Rd, East Brisbane 4169 QLD; and Sydney at Level 1/11 Parkes Street Harris Park 2150 NSW. For fees and further information, contact the relevant campus directly.
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