Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying

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.

The building and construction industry is one of the largest industries for employment within Australia. The Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying from Victoria University Polytechnic can help get your foot in the door.

This trade qualification will enable you to find employment on a range of domestic and commercial building sites as a:

• bricklayer
• blocklayer.

Bricklaying work is usually outdoors. It's often straightforward, but requires skill and judgement. Your work will stand the test of time and your skills will be in demand all over Australia and around the world.

To be awarded CPC30111 Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying, a student must successfully complete twenty-seven (27) units of competency, consisting of:

• twenty-one (21) core units, and;
• six (6) elective units, of which:
• at least four (4) units must be selected from Groups A and B, and;
• up to two (2) units can be selected from Certificate III or IV qualifications in the CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package or another current training package, provided the integrity of the AQF alignment is ensured, and they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

Some units in this qualification may have prerequisite requirements, which must be met when packaging the qualification. Electives must be industry relevant as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

Before starting your application, please read through the step-by-step VU Polytechnic application process to make sure you have all the necessary documents and information ready to successfully complete your application.

Before applying, you should consider whether you also want to apply for:

• Special admission programs: Depending on your life circumstances you may be eligible for special consideration of your application.
• Advanced standing: If you have significant experience or studies elsewhere you may be eligible for credit for some units of your course and not have to undertake them.