This qualification reflects the trade qualified role of a bricklayer, blocklayer or paver who may have responsibility for undertaking heritage bricklaying, refractory bricklaying, bricklaying, blocklaying and paving work in residential, industrial and commercial contexts, in both existing and new constructions.

Occupational titles could include:

• Bricklayer
• Blocklayer
• Paver

The bricklaying, blocklaying and paving industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered and assessed in this context.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements vary between states. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

PRE-REQUISITE REQUIREMENTS

No pre-requisite requirement for this qualification as per course training package.

The following are the Admission requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement.
• Some prospective students may be asked to undertake an LLN assessment or enrolment interview prior to acceptance.
• Must have completed Australian Year 11 or equivalent level of schooling or a Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution.
• Must demonstrate English level of IELTS 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent, such as:
  • IBT 60
  • PTE 50
  • CAE 169
  • OET C
  • Duolingo 95
  • General English Advanced*
  • MOI Certificate
  • Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution.
• Must have the ability to carry out workshop training involving physical activity, including lifting.
• Prior to commencement of practical components of the course, the student must complete the general induction training program (white card).

*General English Upper Intermediate is generally considered to be between 5-5.5 IELTS.

Target groups for the CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying are students looking for the following pathways:

• Seeking to pursue a career as a Bricklayer
• Intending to pursue higher vocational qualifications such as the Certificate IV in Building and Construction
• Seeking a pathway to higher education qualifications.