Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying

This course is designed for international students who:

• Wish to start or advance a career in bricklaying and blocklaying
• Are transitioning into the construction industry
• Seek a pathway to higher-level qualifications

Students should:

• Train on a full-time basis (20 contact hours per week)
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress
• Meet English language proficiency requirements

This qualification is delivered over 52 weeks, including

• Total duration: 52 weeks
• 4 terms of 10 weeks each with 12 weeks of holiday breaks
• Includes structured classroom learning, workshop practice, online learning, and independent study

Blended learning approach:

• Face-to-Face classroom and workshop training
• Online structured learning and assessment

Structured Training:

• Face-to-face classroom theory and practical workshop sessions
• Online synchronous learning sessions under trainer supervision

Unstructured Learning:

• Self-directed research and study
• Completion of assessment preparation and industry-relevant tasks

Students who complete this qualification may seek employment as:

• Bricklayer
• Blocklayer
• Paver
• Construction tradesperson (masonry)
• Apprentice bricklayer

Note: Employment outcomes may vary depending on industry demand, location, and individual experience.

Graduates may pursue further study in:

• CPC40120 – Certificate IV in Building and Construction
• CPC50220 – Diploma of Building and Construction

• Tuition Fee: $12,000
• Non-Tuition Fee: $500
• Total Course Fees: $12,500

Typical entry requirements for international students (customisable to your institute):

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Successful completion of Year 12 (or equivalent)

Meet the following English requirements:

• Have an IELTS academic score of 6.0 or equivalent, or
• Equivalent (PTE, TOEFL, or internal English placement test)
• NOTE: English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
• Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
• Successful completion of at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course or above in an Australian education institution; or
• Successful completion of an Oxford English language placement test with an overall score of not less than Level B2 (Upper Intermediate)

Assessment methods:

• Knowledge tests and written reports
• Practical demonstrations in workshop and simulated environments
• Project-based assessments

Learning and Assessment Strategy:

• Units delivered and assessed in real or simulated workplace environments
• Structured and unstructured learning activities
• Industry-relevant scenarios and role-plays

Students will have access to facilities suitable for business training, including:

• Fully equipped bricklaying and blocklaying workshop
• Access to tools, bricks, blocks, and reinforcement materials
• Safe and ventilated classrooms with Wi-Fi, desks, and chairs
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) provided: hard hats, gloves, boots, goggles
• Access to simulated work environments to replicate industry settings