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Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying


 National Code: CPC33020
 TAFE SA Code: TP01283


2025 start

Description

Build your career as a bricklayer, blocklayer, or paver with this comprehensive trade course for apprentices. Develop your hands-on skills in all aspects of the trade including laying bricks and blocks using different bonds, building fire brick walls, and how to construct ornamental panels, feature walls, arches and columns. Learn about plans and specifications, planning and organising jobs, and working safely and sustainably. You’ll be job-ready to work on domestic, commercial, industrial, and public buildings with this nationally recognised trade qualification from TAFE SA.

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48 months 
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Blended Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
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Blended Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Part Time Part Time
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On campus/location

On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Online

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Blended

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Workplace

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.
Full Time

Full Time

Full Time classes
Part Time

Part Time

Part Time classes
Day Classes

Day Classes

Day time classes
Evening Classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes
International

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • You must have a Contract of Training with an employer to undertake this course

Fees

Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 48 month course
Subsidised
Fee Free

This course is part of the Fee Free TAFE initiative. Fee Free TAFE and vocational education is a joint initiative of the Australian and South Australian Governments providing tuition-free training places to students wanting to train, retrain or upskill. The eligibility check below is an indication only and does not confirm your eligibility status. Eligibility verification will take place before the enrolment process and will include participation in a Language, Literacy and Numeracy pre-assessment. The number of Fee Free TAFE places that are funded is limited by the terms of the skills agreement signed by the Australian and South Australian Governments. Should all available Fee Free TAFE places be taken, subsequent applicants will be offered a subsidised place.

Fee Free Training Eligibility
Full Fee
$21,842

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Bricklayer, Blocklayer.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying (CPC33020)
    This course will provide you with the skills to read and interpret plans and specifications, apply basic levelling procedures, carry out measurements and calculations, handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials, and use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment. 20 core units plus 8 electives.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply Basic Levelling Procedures 8
    Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry 20
    Carry out cavity brick construction 60
    Carry out masonry veneer construction 60
    Carry out measurements and calculations 20
    Carry out setting out 24
    Conduct workplace communication 20
    Construct curved walls 32
    Construct masonry arches 100
    Construct masonry structural systems 40
    Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding 40
    Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials 16
    Install flashings and damp proof course 8
    Lay masonry walls and corners 76
    Lay multi-thickness walls and piers 60
    Plan and organise work 20
    Read and interpret plans and specifications 36
    Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment 30
    Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry 20
    Work safely at heights 8

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Carry out concreting to simple forms 20
    Carry out tuck pointing and repointing to masonry 12
    Construct decorative brickwork 70
    Construct fireplaces and chimneys 48
    Construct masonry steps and stairs 32
    Cut segmental paving 8
    Lay paving 24
    Prepare subgrade, base and bedding course for segmental paving 16

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Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying
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