This trade certificate is a practical course which will equip you to work as a bricklayer or blocklayer in both housing and commercial construction. It's suited to those who enjoy working outdoors, have good hand-eye coordination and can work neatly and accurately.

You'll gain essential skills and knowledge in:

levelling
laying bricks and blocks
general demolition
veneer construction
structural masonry
arch design and construction
fireplace construction.

You'll learn how to safely use and maintain of a wide range of tools and equipment used for bricklaying and construction, including:

power tools
automatic and laser levels
cement mixers
generators
scaffolding
conveyor belts.

This is an apprenticeship course offered over 3 years, but is also available to non-apprentices over 1.5 years.