CPC33020: Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying
Build Your Future in Carpentry
CRICOS Course Code: 110422G
Course Overview
The Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying is a nationally recognised qualification designed for individuals seeking a solid foundation and rewarding career in the construction industry. This qualification provides students with the technical skills, hands-on experience, and safety knowledge required to work as qualified bricklayers or blocklayers on residential and commercial construction projects.
CRICOS Course Code
110422G
Delivery Method
Face to face with theory and hands-on
Duration
60 Weeks including term breaks
Study Load
20 hours per week (Full-Time)
Age
18+ on the date of commencement
Location
Melbourne or Brisbane Campus

Career Pathways
Paver
Blocklayer
Maintenance and Repair Technician
Heritage Bricklayer
Stonemason (Structural)
Subcontractor / Self-Employed Bricklayer

1
Age & Academic Criteria
- Must be 18 years or older at the time of application.
- Completion of Australian Year 11/12 or an equivalent qualification.
2
English Language Proficiency
- IELTS 6.0 (Academic or General) or equivalent, as per DOHA regulations.
- Online IELTS is NOT accepted. Refer to DOHA English Language Requirements.
- Applicants must complete a Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) test before training
For further information, refer to Entry Requirements Policy and Procedures.
Entry Requirements
Further Study Pathways
CPC40120
Certificate IV in Building and Construction
CPC50220
Diploma of Building and Construction
CPC40920
Certificate IV in Construction Management and Supervision
Course Structure / Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in 20 units of competency:
20 Core Units
8 Elective Units
Core Units
Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies, and procedures in the construction industry |
| CPCCCM2008 | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work |
| CPCCCM2012 | Work safely at heights |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry |
| CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations |
| CPCCOM2001 | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| CPCCCA3002 | Carry out setting out |
| CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures |
| 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 |
| CPCCBL3013 | Construct masonry structural systems |
Elective Units
Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CPCCCM3001 | Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres |
| CPCCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
| CPCCCM2009 | Carry out basic demolition |
| CPCCCO2013 | Carry out concreting to simple form |
| CPCCBL3004 | Construct masonry steps and stairs |
| CPCCBL3015 | Construct decorative brickwork |
| CPCCBL3016 | Construct battered masonry walls and piers |
| CPCCSF2004 | Place and fix reinforcement materials |
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