CRICOS Course Code: 119540F
CPC33020 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:
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.
28 Units
Recognition of Prior Learning
RPL is available (on GCA application) to students with prior skills, knowledge, experience or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training, in a related area. RPL may reduce the duration or time needed for your course completion.
GCA International Student Admission Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
This qualification has core units and elective units of competency that cover the skills and knowledge of three specialist groups, and general electives:
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
Prerequisite units
An asterisk (*) against a unit code below indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisite unit(s) must be assessed before assessment of any unit of competency with an asterisk. Check the unit of competency for information on specific prerequisite requirements. All prerequisite requirements are packaged in the qualification.
| Units Code | Unit Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| CPCCBL2001* | Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials | CORE |
| CPCCBL2002* | Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment | CORE |
| CPCCBL3002* | Carry out masonry veneer construction | CORE |
| CPCCBL3003* | Carry out cavity brick construction | CORE |
| CPCCBL3005* | Lay masonry walls and corners | CORE |
| CPCCBL3006* | Lay multi-thickness walls and piers | CORE |
| CPCCBL3009* | Install flashings and damp proof course | CORE |
| CPCCBL3010* | Construct masonry arches | CORE |
| CPCCBL3011* | Construct curved walls | CORE |
| CPCCBL3013* | Construct masonry structural systems | CORE |
| CPCCCA3002* | Carry out setting out | CORE |
| CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures | CORE |
| CPCCCM2008* | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | CORE |
| CPCCCM2012* | Work safely at heights | CORE |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | CORE |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work | CORE |
| CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication | CORE |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations | CORE |
| CPCCOM2001* | Read and interpret plans and specifications | CORE |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies, and procedures in the construction industry | CORE |
| CPCCC02013* | Carry out concreting to simple forms | ELECTIVE – C1 |
| CPCCSF2004* | Place and fix reinforcement materials | ELECTIVE – C2 |
| CPCCPA3002* | Lay segmental paving | ELECTIVE – C3 |
| CPCCPA3003* | Cut segmental paving | ELECTIVE – C4 |
| CPCCPA3004* | Finish segmental paving | ELECTIVE – C5 |
| CPCCBL3001* | Lay paving | ELECTIVE – Gen |
| CPCCCM2002* | Carry out hand excavation | ELECTIVE – Import |
| CPCCCA3001 | Carry out general demolition of minor building structures |
Note: Electives are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.
DELIVERY METHOD
All enrolled students are required to attend classes for 20 scheduled course contact hours per week over 2.5 days.
Students will also be required access to computer and internet in order to complete reading modules and assessments.”
Course language: English