Bricklaying

Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying

We deliver the nationally recognised Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying CPC30108.

The course consists of Core Competency Units which cannot be substituted and Elective Competency Units, which can be chosen by the apprentice.

Apprentices looking to complete the Bricklaying/Blocklaying course will undertake a three/four year period of training (depending on the State). Individual training plans are developed based on apprentice and employer needs. Specific training sessions are arranged in consultation and cooperation with the apprentice's employer.

General Subjects include:

Occupational Health and Safety
Workplace Communication
Reading Plans
Basic Demolition
Carry Out Measurements and Calculations
Using Hand and Power Tools
Surface Preparation
Using Levelling Devices
Handling Materials
Scaffolding
Elevating Work Platforms

Specific Subjects include:

Use Bricklaying/Blocklaying Tools and Equipment
Bricklaying/Blocklaying
Veneer Construction
Solid Brick Construction
Construct Steps and Stairs
Construct Piers
Construct Arches
Construct Curved wall
Decorative Brickwork
Concreting
Paving

The Building Skills Centre has a number of trainers and assessors, qualified in particular disciplines or trades. More than likely each apprentice will have the benefit of two or three trainers throughout the duration of their apprenticeship training.

Bricklayers lay bricks, precut stone, concrete and other types of building blocks in mortar to construct and repair walls, foundations, partitions, arches and other structures. Bricklayers work outdoors and may have to work at heights or in tunnels and shafts.

Bricklayers need to:

enjoy practical work
have good hand/eye coordination
have technical aptitude in order to follow plans
be able to work at heights and outdoors
be physically fit and healthy.