CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying

(CRICOS CODE: 120172D)

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The CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying is a nationally recognised trade qualification designed to turn your practical skills into a professional career. As the construction industry faces a critical shortage of skilled tradespeople, this course provides you with the essential expertise to work across residential, commercial, and industrial projects. As one of Australia’s most in-demand trades, this nationally recognised qualification offers excellent job security and high earning potential by aligning with Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) standards for work nationwide. You will gain practical mastery through hands-on experience in constructing walls, arches, and decorative masonry, providing a vital career pathway to becoming a qualified bricklayer, blocklayer, paver, licensed contractor, site supervisor, or advancing into further construction diplomas.

Course Duration:  

You will complete this course within 52 weeks which inclusive of;

  • 40 Weeks of delivery &
  • 12 weeks of Holidays/Term breaks

Weekly Delivery Schedule:

  • 2 Days: Face-to-Face in class
  • 5 hours of Supervised Self-Paced Learning

Entry Requirements:

You will be able to enrol in this qualification if you can demonstrate the following.

  • Be 18 years of age or above
  • Have completed the Australian Year 12 qualification or higher, or equivalent overseas qualification(s).
  • Able to meet one of the following English language requirements.
  • International English Language Testing system (IELTS Test): Each band & overall minimum score: 6.0 OR
  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) – Minimum score: 50 OR
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) –Minimum score: 64 OR
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) test/ Certificate in Advanced English – Minimum Score: 169 OR
  • Occupational English Test (OET) – A score of at least B for each test component OR
  • Applicants who hold student visa and have successfully completed the requirements for a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education, in a course that was conducted in Australia and in English in the last 2 years before applying for the course OR;
  • Applicants who hold student visa and have successfully completed a substantial component (more than 50%) of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at Certificate IV level or higher and it was conducted in Australia and in English, in the last 2 years before applying for the course.

Training & Assessment Strategy:

The training and assessment strategy of this qualification includes the following methods of delivery and assessment to suit your learning style and the requirements of the qualification and each unit of competency.

  • Face to face discussions
  • Practical tasks
  • Demonstrations
  • Site visits and observations
  • Written Assessments
  • Skills Test
  • Oral Test
  • Portfolio

Units you will study:

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Unit of Competency

1.     

CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

2.     

CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry

3.     

CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication

4.     

CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work

5.     

CPCCOM2001Read and interpret plans and specifications

6.     

CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations

7.     

CPCCBL2002 Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment

8.     

CPCCBL2001Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials

9.     

CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights

10.   

CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

11.   

CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures

12.   

CPCCCA3002 Carry out setting out

13.   

CPCCBL3003 Carry out cavity brick construction

14.   

CPCCBL3017 Carry out tuck pointing and repointing to masonry

15.   

CPCCBL3002 Carry out masonry veneer construction

16.   

CPCCCO2013 Carry out concreting to simple forms

17.   

CPCCBL3005 Lay masonry walls and corners

18.   

CPCCBL3006 Lay multi-thickness walls and piers

19.   

CPCCBL3001 Lay paving

20.   

CPCCPA3002 Lay segmental paving

21.   

CPCCPA3004 Finish segmental paving

22.   

CPCCST4003 Undertake preparations for refractory work

23.   

CPCCBL3010 Construct masonry arches

24.   

CPCCBL3011 Construct curved walls

25.   

CPCCBL3013 Construct masonry structural systems

26.   

CPCCBL3014 Install fire-rated masonry construction

27.   

CPCCBL3009 Install flashings and damp proof course

28.   

CPCCBL3007 Install glass blockwork

 

Fees Applicable:

  • Enrolment Fee: AUD 250 (Non-refundable)
  • Resource Fee: AUD 19,000

Tuition Fee: AUD 3,000

Intake Dates

  • 6 July 2026
  • 5 October 2026
  • 4 January 2027
  • 5 April 2027
  • 5 July 2027
  • 4 October 2027