Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying (CPC33020)

The CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying provides students with necessary skills, knowledge, and experience to work on a building site in the areas of bricklaying and blocklaying.

This course is delivered in Everthought's purpose designed facilities where emphasis is placed on providing hands-on, practical training in conjunction with industry-based theory components. Training is provided by accredited, trade trainer/assessors with current industry experience.

In this course you will gain the knowledge and skills to lay bricks for residential or commercial buildings. You will learn to construct arches, columns, steps, stairs, feature walls, curved walls, and ornamental panels. Alongside these skills you will learn how to use different bonds. You will gain valuable knowledge to be able to interpret plans & apply work health and safety to ensure you meet safety standard requirements at all times.

• CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
• CPCCCA3002 Carry out setting out
• CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
• CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work
• CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication
• CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations
• CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications
• CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures
• CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
• CPCCBL2001 Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials
• CPCCBL2002 Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment
• CPCCBL3002 Carry out masonry veneer construction
• CPCCBL3003 Carry out cavity brick construction
• CPCCBL3005 Lay masonry walls and corners
• CPCCBL3006 Lay multi-thickness walls and piers
• CPCCBL3009 Install flashings and damp proof course
• CPCCBL3010 Construct masonry arches
• CPCCBL3011 Construct curved walls
• CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights
• CPCCBL3013 Construct Masonry Structural Systems
• CPCCCM2009 Carry out basic demolition (E)
• CPCCBL3004 Construct masonry steps and stairs (E)
• CPCCBL3012 Construct fireplaces and chimneys (E)
• CPCCBL3014 Install fire-rated masonry construction (E)
• CPCCBL3015 Construct decorative brickwork (E)
• CPCCBL3016 Construct battered masonry walls and piers (E)
• CPCCCM2007 Use explosive power tools (E)
• CPCCBC4014 Prepare simple building sketches and drawings (E)

Graduates of this course are well-positioned to meet this undertake roles as:

• Brick Layer and Block Layer

Students must be 18+ years old & have completed Australian Year 10 qualification (or equivalent).

IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5 in any band) or TOEFL IBT 46 or PTE 43 or CAE 47 or equivalent level from an approved ELICOS provider.

Our two campuses, located in Brisbane and Perth, welcome students from Australia and all around the globe. Our Building and Construction qualifications offer full training delivered on campus for domestic and international students. Our programs focus on supporting you to Build Your Future, and grow in the Building and Construction industry, wherever you are in your career journey.