Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying

Overview

The CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying provides students with the skills and knowledge required to work as a qualified bricklayer and blocklayer in the construction industry. This nationally recognised qualification covers essential competencies including laying bricks and blocks, constructing masonry walls, arches, and structural systems, as well as reading plans and working safely at heights.

Students will develop hands-on expertise in masonry veneer and cavity brick construction, curved and battered walls, decorative brickwork, installation of flashings and damp proof courses, and the use of aerated autoclaved concrete products. The program also covers foundational workplace skills including communication, measurement, levelling, and scaffolding.

The program is delivered face-to-face over 52 weeks, comprising 40 weeks of training and assessment plus 12 weeks of scheduled holidays. The qualification consists of 28 units — 19 core and 9 elective.

Core Units

• CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies, and procedures in the construction industry
• CPCCBL2001Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials
• CPCCBL2002Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment
• CPCCBL3002Carry out masonry veneer construction
• CPCCBL3003Carry out cavity brick construction
• CPCCBL3005Lay masonry walls and corners
• CPCCBL3006Lay multi-thickness walls and piers
• CPCCBL3009Install flashings and damp proof course
• CPCCBL3011Construct curved walls
• CPCCBL3013Construct masonry structural systems
• CPCCBL3010Construct masonry arches
• CPCCCM2006Apply basic levelling procedures
• CPCCCM2008Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
• CPCCCM2012Work safely at heights
• CPCCOM1012Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
• CPCCOM1013Plan and organise work
• CPCCOM1014Conduct workplace communication
• CPCCOM1015Carry out measurements and calculations
• CPCCOM2001Read and interpret plans and specifications

Elective Units

• CPCCBL3018Install aerated autoclaved concrete products
• CPCCBC4003Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
• CPCCBL3001Lay paving
• CPCCBL3015Construct decorative brickwork
• CPCCCM2009Carry out basic demolition
• CPCCCA3002Carry out setting out
• CPCCCO2013Carry out concreting to simple forms
• CPCCSF2004Place and fix reinforcement materials
• CPCCBL3016Construct battered masonry walls and piers

Entry Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age at the time of enrolment
• Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent qualification
• IELTS overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 (test taken within the last 2 years); accepted alternatives include TOEFL iBT score of 64, PTE Academic score of 50, Cambridge Advanced (CAE) score of 169, or Oxford Placement Test B2
• Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) assessment to be completed prior to enrolment

Fees

For detailed fee information regarding the CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying, please contact us directly.

Phone: 1300 000 342 | Email: admin@empower.edu.au

Career Outcomes

Graduates of the Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying may pursue a range of trade roles in the construction industry, including:

Further Study Pathways

Graduates may choose to continue their studies with the following qualifications:

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