ProgramsConstructionCPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying

CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying

CRICOS Course Code - 120723M

Develop the skills and knowledge required to work as a bricklayer or blocklayer in the housing and commercial construction industry with the Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying.

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Master the trade of bricklaying and blocklaying. This apprenticeship 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.

Program Highlight

AQF LEVEL

Level 3
Certificate III Qualification

Duration

52 Weeks
Incl. of 3 weeks holiday breaks

Pathway

CPC50220
Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying

Delivery

BLENDED
Classroom, self-study & simulated workplace

About Program

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.

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 CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Employment Opportunities

Job roles related to this qualification include:

Note: *It is not, however, intended to indicate that an individual will gain immediate employment on completion of this qualification.

Pathways

Learners who successfully complete this qualification may progress into but are not limited to:

Packaging Rules

Consistent with the qualification packaging rules, the units listed below are delivered for this qualification. The choices of elective units are based on conversations with industry regarding skills gaps through changes in technology or processes and materials or areas of increased pressure on service delivery.

28

Total Units
Required For Award

20

Core Units
Industry Specific Units

08

Elective Units
Speciality Units

Units of Competency

Unit Code Unit Title Core/ Elective
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies, and procedures in the construction industry Core
CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry Core
CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work Core
CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication Core
CPCCOM2001* Read and interpret plans and specifications Core
CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations Core
CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures Core
CPCCCM2012* Work safely at heights Core
CPCCCM2008* Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding Core
CPCCCA3002* Carry out setting out Core
CPCCBL2001* Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials Core
CPCCBL2002* Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment Core
CPCCBL3009* Install flashings and damp proof course Core
CPCCBL3002* Carry out masonry veneer construction Core
CPCCBL3003* Carry out cavity brick construction Core
CPCCBL3005* Lay masonry walls and corners Core
CPCCBL3006* Lay multi-thickness walls and piers Core
CPCCBL3010* Construct masonry arches Core
CPCCBL3011* Construct curved walls Core
CPCCBL3013* Construct masonry structural systems Core
BSBESB301 Investigate business opportunities Elective
BSBESB407 Manage finances for new business ventures Elective
CPCCBC4003 Select, prepare and administer a construction contract Elective
CPCCBL3016* Construct battered masonry walls and piers Elective
CPCCSF2004* Place and fix reinforcement materials Elective
CPCCPA3002* Lay segmental paving Elective
CPCCPA3003* Cut segmental paving Elective
CPCCCO2013* Carry out concreting to simple forms Elective

Note: An asterisk (*) against a unit code above indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisite unit(s) must be assessed before assessment of any unit of competency with an asterisk. Check the unit of competency for information on specific prerequisite requirements. All prerequisite requirements are packaged in the qualification.

Entry Requirements

The CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying allows direct entry into this qualification at the time of publication in training.gov.au. However, the Innoverse Institute requires candidates to meet its admission requirements prior to enrolling into this qualification to ensure that they have the required skills and knowledge to successfully complete the qualification at this AQF level. This consists of:

English Entry Requirements

IELTS (GENERAL OR ACADEMIC) OVERALL PTE ACADEMIC TOEFL IBT CAE SCALE
6.0 Overall 47-54 Score 60-78 Score 169-175 Score
Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable (for offshore applicants)

OR

Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States

OR

Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or successfully completed substantial components (50% or more units according to the training package) Certificate IV or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework on a student visa.

OR

Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 countries without the required IELTS or equivalent score must undertake the Language, Literacy, Numeracy (LLN) Digital (D) literacy test. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au.

OR

Applicants must undertake English Placement Test on campus

All International Students (onshore and offshore)

All international students are required to complete a Pre-Training Review, including an LLND assessment, to identify individual training needs. This process evaluates the learner’s previous education or training, relevant work experience, and the suitability and relevance of the course to their learning goals. This assessment may be
conducted via video call or phone call for both onshore and offshore students.

Note: Students must complete CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (or equivalent) unit before any construction site visits.