Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying
Program SummaryDuration: 2 years
Commences: February & July.
This program together with an additional 900 hours work experience will develop your knowledge and skills to a level required for trade recognition in Australia as a Qualified Bricklayer.
Career opportunities
Trade qualified bricklayer/blocklayer
About Study
This comprehensive course has a very practical focus. Students learn the skills and techniques and gain a lot of hands-on experience to prepare them for employment as bricklayers / blocklayers in the construction industry.
Assessment
Assessment is undertaken throughout the course both in practical and theory exercises. Assessment is competency based and requires the completion of all projects and assignments, written and/or practical, as set out within the Unit Study Guides and Workbooks. Written, verbal and practical assessments make up the majority of assessments, attendance, general attitude and your application to your studies are also taken into account.
Program structure
Follow OH & S Procedures
Work effectively in the general construction industry
Plan and organise work
Conduct workplace communication
Carry out measurements & calculations
Read & interpret plans & specifications
Handle & prepare bricklaying / blocklaying materials
Use bricklaying /blocklaying tools & equipment
Carry out concreting to simple forms
Apply basic levelling procedures
Place & fix reinforcement materials
Vocational Placement
Erect & dismantle restricted height scaffold
Carry out setting out
Carry out masonry veneer construction
Carry out cavity brick construction
Construct masonry steps and stairs
Lay masonry walls and corners
Lay multi-thickness walls and piers
Install flashing & damp proof course
Install fire rated masonry construction
Construct masonry arches
Construct curved wall
Construct battered masonry walls & piers
Construct fireplaces and chimneys
Construct masonry structural systems
Carry out basic demolition
Construct decorative brickwork
Vocational Placement
