Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying

This qualification 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.

Occupational titles could include:

Bricklayer
Blocklayer
Paver
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.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements vary between states. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site.

PRE-REQUISITE REQUIREMENTS

No pre-requisite requirement for this qualification as per course training package

This qualification is a widely recognised pathway to a successful career as a bricklayer or blocklayer in Australia’s exciting and fast-growing construction industry.

Bricklayer
Labourer
Construction Site Tradesperson
Subcontractor

Duration
94 Weeks

Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement.

Some prospective students may be asked to undertake an LLN assessment or enrolment interview prior to acceptance.

Must have completed Australian Year 11 or equivalent level of schooling or a Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution.

Must demonstrate English level of IELTS 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent, such as:

IBT 60

PTE 50

CAE 169

OET C

Duolingo 95

General English Advanced

MOI Certificate

Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution.

Must have the ability to carry out workshop training involving physical activity, including lifting.

Prior to commencement of practical components of the course, the student must complete the general induction training program (white card).

General English Upper Intermediate is generally considered to be between 5-5.5 IELTS.