CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying
Start Date
Throughout the year.
For On Campus, see intake dates here.
Career Opportunities
Brick Layer and Block Layer
Mode
Skills Recognition, Apprenticeship,
On Campus for Domestic and International Students
Average Salary
The average Brick/Block layer salary in Australia is $82,500* per year
*Source au.talent.com (2024)
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Course Description
The CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying provides students with necessary skills, knowledge and experience to work on a building site in the areas of bricklaying and blocklaying.
Students will learn how to lay and bond bricks and similar building blocks for domestic, commercial and public buildings and how to construct arches, columns, steps, stairs, feature walls, curved walls and ornamental panels. Alongside these skills you will learn how to use different bonds. You will gain valuable knowledge to be able to interpret plans and apply work health and safety to ensure you meet safety standard requirements at all times.
Duration: 2 years full time (8 terms)
Entry Requirements:
- Over the age of 18 years
- Access to a computer/device capable of reading documents + internet
- Evidence of completion of pre-requisite units if not provided by Everthought (refer to Course Unit table below)
- Completion of LLN Assessment (not necessarily a barrier to entry)
Location: Perth Campus
Training Provider: Everthought College of Construction, RTO 51681
CRICOS Course Code: 103835M
Duration: 2 years full-time (8 terms)
Entry Requirements: Students must be 18+ years old & have completed Australian Year 10 qualification (or equivalent).
English Language Requirements: Evidence of English Proficiency IELTS 6.0 with nothing less than 5.5 in any band or TOEFL iBT (scores from a test taken on or before 25 July 2023 are accepted only) 64 or PTE 50 or CAE 169
Location: Perth Campus
Training Provider: Everthought College of Construction Pty Ltd, RTO 51681, CRICOS 02898C
Duration: 2 – 8 weeks dependent on levels of experience and knowledge
Entry Requirements: 3 to 4 years demonstrated experience with a minimum of two work referrals from qualified builders
Location: Virtual assessment plus completion of any Gap Training required
Training Provider: Everthought Education Pty Ltd, RTO 32438
Everthought assesses your skills, knowledge and experience against nationally accredited qualifications or units of competency. This means that you may not need to complete any additional formal study where you can provide sufficient evidence of your industry experience or previous training. Gap Training can be provided as required. Everthought will guide you through its easy five-step process.
For more information on Apprenticeships eligibility criteria and the co- contribution fee click here click here.
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Duration: 4 years
Entry requirements:
- Minimum working age
- White Card (General Construction Induction) / CPCWHS1001
- Access to tools and equipment as per FERC
- Registered apprenticeship *
English Language Requirements: Completion of LLN Assessment (not necessarily a barrier to entry)
Location: Employers worksite
Training Providers:
- Brisbane: Everthought Education Pty Ltd, RTO 32438
- Perth: Everthought College of Construction, RTO 51681
*A training contract is a legally binding agreement between the employer and the apprentice or trainee. In signing the training contract, both parties are bound by certain obligations expressed in the contract. The training contract sets out the terms of the apprenticeship or traineeship, which are agreed to by both the employer and the apprentice or trainee.
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FAQ about Bricklaying and Blocklaying
Level 3, called a CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying, allows you to work as a Brick and Block layer in Australia.
To Bricklay and Blocklay, you will need to get a CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying in Australia.
In Australia, to become a qualified Bricklayer and Blocklayer, you will need a CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying.
The average Brick/Block layer salary in Australia is $62,726* per year (Source au.talent.com – 2022). However you can earn between $65,000 to $75,000 a year depending on experience and scope of works.
Depending on the delivery mode you choose or are eligible for. Apprenticeship: 4 years, International students on campus: 2 years, RPL from 2 to 8 weeks.
Brisbane, Qld Average: $38 per hour.
Canberra, ACT Average: $37 per hour.
Gold Coast, Qld Average: $36.97 per hour.
Sydney, NSW Average: $36.17 per hour.
Hobart, Tas Average: $35 per hour.
Wollongong, NSW Average: $32.50 per hour.
(Source Indeed.com.au)
