CPC33020 - Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying

National Code: CPC33020

CRICOS Course Code: 108691D

Duration: 52 weeks (48 weeks delivery + 4 weeks holidays)

Total Course Fees: $25,000

Tuition Fees: $22,000

Material Fee: $2,500

Application Fee: $500

Mode of study:

Face to face in a classroom, with practical training at EIC’s workshop for a minimum of 20 hours per week.

Delivery location:

For Face-to-Face theory classes: Suite 2/61 Riggal Street, Broadmeadows VIC 3047 Australia Practical Training: At EIC’s Practical training workshop located at 61 Riggal Street, Broadmeadows VIC 3047 Australia

Course Description :

This qualification reflects the trade qualified role of a bricklayer, block layer or paver who may have responsibility for undertaking heritage bricklaying, refractory bricklaying, bricklaying, block laying and paving work in residential, industrial and commercial contexts, in both existing and new constructions.

Course Structure:

In order to achieve qualification CPC33020 - Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying, student must complete following 28 unit of competencies.

20 core units, plus
8 elective units

Training and Assessment (1300 hours)

The volume of learning for the qualification is 1300 hours. This comprises of:

Learning Hours- 544 hours (272 hours of theory training and 272 hours of practical training)
Assessment Hours- 416 hours (124 hours of theory assessment and 292 hours of practical assessment)
Independent Study, work on assignment & research- 340 hours

Unit Code	Unit of Competency	Core/ Elective	Pre-requisites
CPCCCM2006	Apply basic levelling procedures	Core	Nil
CPCCOM2001*	Read and interpret plans and specifications	Core	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCBL3005*	Lay masonry walls and corners	Core	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCBL3002*	Carry out masonry veneer construction	Core	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCBL3013*	Construct masonry structural systems	Core	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCBL3011*	Construct curved walls	Core	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCBL3003*	Carry out cavity brick construction	Core	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCCM2008*	Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding	Core	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCWHS2001	Apply WHS requirements, policies, and procedures in the construction industry	Core	Nil
CPCCBL3010*	Construct masonry arches	Core	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCOM1012	Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry	Core	Nil
CPCCOM1014	Conduct workplace communication	Core	Nil
CPCCCM2012*	Work safely at heights	Core	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCCA3002*	Carry out setting out	Core	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCBL3009*	Install flashings and damp proof course	Core	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCBL2002*	Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment	Core	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCOM1015	Carry out measurements and calculations	Core	Nil
CPCCOM1013	Plan and organise work	Core	Nil
CPCCBL2001*	Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials	Core	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCBL3006*	Lay multi-thickness walls and piers	Core	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCSF2004	Place and fix reinforcement materials	Elective	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCBL3014	Install fire-rated masonry construction	Elective	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCBC4003	Select, prepare and administer a construction contract	Elective	Nil
CPCCBL3004	Construct masonry steps and stairs	Elective	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCBL3018	Install aerated autoclaved concrete products	Elective	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCBL3001	Lay paving	Elective	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCCO2013	Carry out concreting to simple forms	Elective	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCBL3016	Construct battered masonry walls and piers	Elective	CPCCWHS2001

This will be delivered over 52 weeks of course duration including 48 weeks delivery plus 4 weeks holidays. Students are required to attend a minimum 20 scheduled course contact hours per week.

Assessment Methods

All assessments of units of competency will be conducted according to the assessment guidelines and competency standards of the official Training Package for this qualification. Assessment methods include Practical demonstrations, Projects, Knowledge Tests etc.

Pathways from the qualification

After successfully achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake CPC40120 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction.

Employment/Career pathway

Units in this qualification reflect the knowledge and skills of individuals with significant experience in:

Bricklayer
Blocklayer

Above pathway information is in line with qualification description on National Training Register (www.training.gov.au ) and/or www.myskills.gov.au. However, it doesn't imply any job guarantee or job role at the end of the course. Edinburgh International College doesn’t claim any employment outcome or job guarantee associated with its courses as it will be misleading