Version Effective: 27th of March, 2018
Version Effective: 27th of March, 2018

CPC30111 - Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying

Course Details

Course Summary

Provides the skills and knowledge required to read and interpret plans and specifications, apply basic levelling procedures, carry out measurements and calculations, handle and prepare bricklaying/blocklaying materials and use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment. Apprentices will work with clay and concrete masonry and other types of building materials in mortar on veneer and full brick construciton, partitions, arches and other structures. Tasks may include working from plans and specifications, setting out and laying bricks, checking vertical and horizontal alignment, using various tools, constructing arches, fireplaces and ornamental brickwork and related structures, and operating brick-cutting machines.


Entry Requirements

This course is for apprenticeship training only. Students must be employed as apprentices in a relevant industry.


Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Other
How to Apply Please Enquire
Study Area
  • Apprenticeships, Trades & Training
Skill Area
  • Building and Construction
AQF Level Level 3: Certificate III

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

This qualification provides a trade outcome in bricklaying and blocklaying. Occupational titles may include: Bricklayer Blocklayer.

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 21 core units
  2. Complete 6 elective units

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.

Apprentices (User Choice)

This course is for apprentices only.

  • Employer Based (VET Providers Only)
  • RPL/RCC/Credit
  • On-campus
Core
CPCCCA3002A Carry out setting out More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCM1012A Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCM1013A Plan and organise work More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCM1014A Conduct workplace communication More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCM1015A Carry out measurements and calculations More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCM2001A Read and interpret plans and specifications More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCM2006B Apply basic levelling procedures More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCM2008B Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCM2009A Carry out basic demolition More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCBL2001A Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCBL2002A Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCBL3002A Carry out masonry veneer construction More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCBL3003A Carry out cavity brick construction More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCBL3004A Construct masonry steps and stairs More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCBL3005A Lay masonry walls and corners More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCBL3006A Lay multi-thickness walls and piers More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCBL3009A Install flashings and damp proof course More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCBL3010A Construct masonry arches More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCBL3011A Construct curved walls More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCBL3014A Install fire-rated masonry construction More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCM2006B Apply basic levelling procedures More Information Training.gov Details
Elective
CPCCBL3001A Lay paving More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCBL3012A Construct fireplaces and chimneys More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCBL3013A Construct masonry structural systems More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCBL3015A Construct decorative brickwork More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCM2007B Use explosive power tools More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCM2010B Work safely at heights More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCCO2013A Carry out concreting to simple forms More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCSF2004A Place and fix reinforcement materials More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

For the following units, you may choose your own order of study, while taking into account pre-requisite requirements and the unit availability.
Unit Code Unit Name
CPCCCA3002A Carry out setting out
CPCCCM1012A Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
CPCCCM1013A Plan and organise work
CPCCCM1014A Conduct workplace communication
CPCCCM1015A Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCCM2001A Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCCM2006B Apply basic levelling procedures
CPCCCM2008B Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM2009A Carry out basic demolition
CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCBL2001A Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials
CPCCBL2002A Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment
CPCCBL3002A Carry out masonry veneer construction
CPCCBL3003A Carry out cavity brick construction
CPCCBL3004A Construct masonry steps and stairs
CPCCBL3005A Lay masonry walls and corners
CPCCBL3006A Lay multi-thickness walls and piers
CPCCBL3009A Install flashings and damp proof course
CPCCBL3010A Construct masonry arches
CPCCBL3011A Construct curved walls
CPCCBL3014A Install fire-rated masonry construction
CPCCCM2006B Apply basic levelling procedures
CPCCBL3001A Lay paving
CPCCBL3012A Construct fireplaces and chimneys
CPCCBL3013A Construct masonry structural systems
CPCCBL3015A Construct decorative brickwork
CPCCCM2007B Use explosive power tools
CPCCCM2010B Work safely at heights
CPCCCO2013A Carry out concreting to simple forms
CPCCSF2004A Place and fix reinforcement materials

Course Assessment Information

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Assessment Types
Written/Electronic Assessment
RPL
Practical Task
Third Party Verification
Course Learning Outcomes
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