VICTORIA UNIVERSITY · AUSTRALIA
Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying
Certificate · Taught in en · UCAS CPC33020
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- Nationally Recognised Training
- Multimillion-dollar trades facilities
- Hands-on learning and industry links
- Flexible delivery with online components
- Learn from industry-experienced teachers
- 24/7 online learning support
This Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying (CPC33020) from Victoria University is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed for a career in the housing and commercial construction industry. You will learn practical skills in levelling, laying bricks and blocks, demolition, veneer construction, structural masonry, arch design, and fireplace construction. The course also covers the safe use and maintenance of various tools and equipment used in bricklaying and construction, including power tools, levels, cement mixers, and scaffolding. Delivered on campus with a flexible approach that includes online content and workplace simulations, this course prepares you for a trade-qualified role.
Curriculum
To be awarded the CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying, you must complete 28 units, comprising 20 core units and 8 elective units. Elective units can be selected from various groups or from other training packages, provided they contribute to a valid vocational outcome.
- Core Units
- Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materialsCPCCBL2001
- Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipmentCPCCBL2002
- Carry out masonry veneer constructionCPCCBL3002
- Carry out cavity brick constructionCPCCBL3003
- Lay masonry walls and cornersCPCCBL3005
- Lay multi-thickness walls and piersCPCCBL3006
- Install flashings and damp proof courseCPCCBL3009
- Construct masonry archesCPCCBL3010
- Construct curved wallsCPCCBL3011
- Construct masonry structural systemsCPCCBL3013
- Carry out setting outCPCCCA3002
- Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industryCPCCOM1012
- Plan and organise workCPCCOM1013
- Conduct workplace communicationCPCCOM1014
- Carry out measurements and calculationsCPCCOM1015
- Read and interpret plans and specificationsCPCCOM2001
- Apply basic levelling proceduresCPCCCM2006
- Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffoldingCPCCCM2008
- Work safely at heightsCPCCCM2012
- Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industryCPCCWHS2001
- Elective Units
- Construct masonry steps and stairsCPCCBL3004
- Construct battered masonry walls and piersCPCCBL3016
- Construct a fire brick wall and arch using refractory materialsCPCCST4007
- Install glass blockworkCPCCBL3007
- Construct fireplaces and chimneysCPCCBL3012
Careers
Upon completion of this qualification, you will be equipped for roles such as a Bricklayer or Blocklayer. This trade qualification is recognised in residential, industrial, and commercial contexts, and can also be applied to heritage and refractory bricklaying work.
- Bricklayer
- Blocklayer
Entry requirements
Apprenticeship ApplicantsMust be employed as an apprentice, have an active Epsilon number prior to commencing the course, and complete a Pre-training Review (PTR) and Literacy and numeracy assessment to determine suitability.
Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than available places, and in such cases, your education, work, and other relevant experience will also be assessed. Special admission programs are available for applicants from disadvantaged or underrepresented backgrounds. If you are currently in Year 11 or 12, the VU Early Entry program may be an option.
Fees
Tuition (international)Domestic students only.
Tuition (home)Domestic students only.
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This course is designed for domestic students only. Specific fee details are not provided for international students.
How to apply
1. Register your interest or ApplyVisit the Victoria University website to register your interest or submit an application. You may need to complete a Pre-training Review (PTR) and a literacy and numeracy assessment.
2. Apprentice RequirementsEnsure you are currently working as a bricklayer apprentice and have an active Epsilon number.
3. AssessmentYour application will be assessed, considering your educational background, work experience, and performance in any required assessments. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee a place.
4. EnrolmentIf successful, you will proceed with enrolment. You can also apply for Credit Transfer or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) through the application portal prior to enrolment, by submitting the required form and supporting evidence.
Accreditation
This course is nationally recognised training.