Course Information

This course is provided for apprentices and employers with apprentices requiring off-the-job training in a practical environment.

Students engaging in an Australian School-based Apprenticeship in a college environment will be encouraged to complete up to 45% of the course in the two years at College.

Program Title:

Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying

Qualification code:

CPC30108

Type:
Apprenticeship

This qualification delivers the basic foundations and content for students to develop the skills and knowledge used in the building and construction industry, specialising in Brick and Blocklaying techniques. Students will also learn how to apply safe work practices necessary for the safe use and maintenance of a wide range of tools and equipment generally use on-the-job. These include:
• power tools
• cement mixers
• automatic and laser levels
• scaffolding
• generators

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Job summary:
The bricklyaing apprentice will:
• lay bricks and blocks
• construct masonry walls, stairs, corners; curved walls, structural masonry systems, piers and columns
• pre-cut stone
• concrete
• use other types of building blocks in mortar to construct and repair walls, foundations, partitions, arches and other structures

Career Opportunities:
Graduates will complete the program with the skills and knowledge recognised in industry for roles and titles in various sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
• Bricklayer
• Concreter
• Stonemason

Australian Standard Classification of Occupations:
BRICKLAYING

Sub-industry:
BRICKLAYER

Apprenticeship Probation/Duration Details:

The course is delivered both on and off the job. The total duration for this full time course is 954 nominal hours*.  For School-based Program students this includes work placement time and is scheduled around but does not include essential learning subjects.

*All Apprenticeships have a nominal term - this is the timeframe that is on the Apprenticeship training contract.  The nominal hour total is the amount of time that it’s reasonably expected that someone could become competent and complete their Apprenticeship.  This figure is a guideline and does not restrict their learning progress.

Progression Points within Expected Duration:
To achieve a reasonable rate of progress and completion within the expected duration (48 months) it is anticipated an apprentice would achieve 25% of the total competency value for the qualification (refer to clause 2.1.1 of Schedule 3 of the QIRC Order) within each 12 month period of the apprenticeship.

Program Subjects:

To obtain a Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying 30 Units of competency will be completed in the following areas:

Core
Follow OH & S policies and procedures
Work effectively in the General Construction Industry
 Plan and organise work
Conduct workplace communication
Carry out measurements and calculations
Read and interpret plans and specifications
Apply basic leveling procedures
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
Carry out basic demolition
Handle and prepare bricklaying/blocklaying materials
Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment
Carry out masonry veneer construction
Carry out cavity brick construction
Construct masonry steps and stairs
Lay masonry walls and corners
Lay multi thickness walls and piers
Install flashings and damp proof course (DPC)
Construct masonry arches
Construct curved wall
Install fire rated masonry construction
Carry out setting out

Elective
Use explosive power tools
Install Glass Block Work
Construct Decorative Brickwork
Construct masonry structural systems
Carry out concreting to simple form
Construct Battered Masonry Walls and Piers