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Cert III in Bricklaying - CPC33020

Cert III in Bricklaying

Course code: CPC33020

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This qualification reflects the trade qualified role of a brick- layer, blocklayer or paver who may have responsibility for undertaking heritage bricklaying, refractory bricklaying, bricklaying, blocklaying and paving work in residential, in- dustrial and commercial contexts, in both existing and new constructions.

The bricklaying, blocklaying and paving industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered and assessed in this context.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification require- ments vary between states. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • Basic computer skills
  • English Proficiency level for the training course reading, writing and comprehension skills
  • IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
  • Minimum 18 years of age

HOW TO APPLY

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MODES OF DELIVERY

  • Online
  • Classroom
  • Simulated work environment
  • Distance
  • Duration 104 weeks

COURSE DELIVERY

The qualification offers a maximum period of 104 weeks (including 8 weeks holiday) from the date of commencement in which to complete their studies and submit all work for assessment. Students will attend face-to-face 2 x days per week 9 am-5 pm. This includes training and assessment. In addition, students are required to complete up to a maximum of 5 hours per week independent, unsupervised activities.

RPL CANDIDATE

Candidates must provide evidence of currency and experience by working in the bricklaying/ block laying field of construction for a minimum of 12 months within the past 18 months. A letter on company letterhead from current/past employer(s) verifying this is required.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) means an assessment process that assesses the competency(s) of an individual that they may have been acquired through formal, non-formal and informal learning to determine the extent to which that individual meets the requirements specified in the training package.

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I found this college really helpful and practical, and I'm really enjoying my studies. They also gave me the work to have experience as a bricklayer. Now I have work, with the studies, so I'm getting both experiences.
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Cert III in Bricklaying

UNITS OF COMPETENCY

Total number of units = 28 (20 core units plus 8 elective units)

UNITS TITLE
CPCCBL2001 Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials
CPCCBL2002 Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment
CPCCBL3002 Carry out masonry veneer construction
CPCCBL3003 Carry out cavity brick construction
CPCCBL3005 Lay masonry walls and corners
CPCCBL3006 Lay multi-thickness walls and piers
CPCCBL3009 Install flashings and damp proof course
CPCCBL3010 Construct masonry arches
CPCCBL3011 Construct curved walls
CPCCBL3013 Construct masonry structural systems
CPCCCA3002 Carry out setting out
CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures
CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights
CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work
CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication
CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies, and procedures in the construction industry

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