CPC33020 – Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying

Embark on a rewarding career path as a skilled bricklayer, blocklayer, or paver through our comprehensive trade course. Gain expertise in various facets of the trade, mastering the art of laying bricks and blocks using diverse bonds, constructing fire brick walls, and crafting ornamental panels, feature walls, arches, and columns. Learn about plans and specifications, planning and organising jobs, and working safely and sustainably.

Completing the general induction training program specified by the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work is mandatory before engaging in construction work. The accomplishment of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry will meet the requirement.

It’s important to note that licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements for Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying vary across various States and Territories. We recommend consulting the regulatory body for specific guidelines tailored to your location.

This qualification will be delivered over 92 weeks, including 75 weeks of training and assessment and 17 weeks of holidays.

This course is conducted with a blended learning model that includes face-to-face learning in classrooms and in simulated workshops. Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practical based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.

Students will undertake a comprehensive 360 hours of work placement as part of their coursework. This practical work experience plays a pivotal role in facilitating the acquisition of technical skills essential for engaging in both residential and commercial projects within the field.

Students may enter CPC33020 Certificate III in bricklaying and blocklaying with limited or no vocational experience. 

Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into a range of building and construction qualifications like Certificate IV in Building and Construction CPC40120 or higher.

Career opportunities, include:

• Bricklayer
• Blocklayer
• Paver.

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Do you already have existing skills and knowledge and don’t need additional training? Have you done previous training?

Please contact our office if you would like to undertake Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or apply for credit transfer. RPL/Credit transfer may reduce your course duration and fees.

There are 28 units in this qualification out of which 20 are core units and 8 are elective units. The Salford College Industry Advisory Panel has recommended the elective units which are most suitable for the workplace.

An asterisk (*) against a unit code below indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met.