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Course Overview
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Course Content
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Core unit
Carry out setting out
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 basic levelling procedures
Core unit
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
Core unit
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
Work safely at heights
Core unit
Construct masonry structural systems
Core unit
Carry out basic demolition
Elective unit
Construct masonry steps and stairs
Elective unit
Construct fireplaces and chimneys
Elective unit
Install fire-rated masonry construction
Elective unit
Construct decorative brickwork
Elective unit
Construct battered masonry walls and piers
Elective unit
Use explosive power tools
Elective unit
Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
Elective unit
Common Questions
Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying (CPC33020) is Australia's nationally recognised bricklaying qualification that trains you to become a qualified bricklayer or blocklayer. This course covers residential and commercial masonry work, wall construction, decorative brickwork, and the essential skills required for the building industry.
The duration varies by study mode. Apprenticeships typically take 4 years combining work and study, on-campus courses can be completed in 24 months full-time, and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can be completed in as little as 2-8 weeks for experienced bricklayers.
International students must be 18+ years old, have completed an Australian Year 10 qualification (or equivalent), and meet English language requirements: IELTS 6.0 with nothing less than 5.5 in any band, or TOEFL iBT 64, or PTE 50, or CAE 169.
Apprenticeships combine paid work with an employer and formal training over 4 years. On-campus study is full-time classroom and workshop-based learning completed faster (24 months) without employment requirements.
Yes, Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying (CPC33020) is a nationally recognised qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework. It's recognised across all Australian states and territories and meets the requirements for qualified bricklayers.
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