Bricklaying

Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying

Program Summary

Duration: 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

Please contact info@thisisaustralia.com for more information.

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