About this course
This qualification reflects the trade qualified role of a bricklayer, blocklayer or paver who may have responsibility for undertaking heritage bricklaying, refractory bricklaying, bricklaying, blocklaying and paving work in residential, industrial and commercial contexts, in both existing and new constructions.
Occupational titles could include:
- Bricklayer
- Blocklayer
- Paver
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 or certification considerations
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements vary between states. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.
Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
Who should apply for this course and why?
International students who are:
- seeking to pursue or further a career in bricklaying and blocklaying
- seeking to enter a new industry sector
- seeking a pathway to higher-level qualifications.
International Students must:
- be at least 18 years of age and have completed Year 12 or equivalent
- have completed the unit CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
- participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs. The course entry interview will also assess whether students can use digital technologies
- have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
- completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO; or
- successful completion of an English Placement Test.
Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
Student must bring their laptop or compatible devices for classroom use, as it is essential for accessing materials and completing coursework.
Units of Competency
| Code | Title | Core / Elective |
| CPCCBL2001 | Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials | Core |
| CPCCBL2002 | Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment | Core |
| CPCCBL3002 | Carry out masonry veneer construction | Core |
| CPCCBL3003 | Carry out cavity brick construction | Core |
| CPCCBL3005 | Lay masonry walls and corners | Core |
| CPCCBL3006 | Lay multi-thickness walls and piers | Core |
| CPCCBL3009 | Install flashings and damp proof course | Core |
| CPCCBL3010 | Construct masonry arches | Core |
| CPCCBL3011 | Construct curved walls | Core |
| CPCCBL3013 | Construct masonry structural systems | Core |
| CPCCCA3002 | Carry out setting out | Core |
| CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures | Core |
| CPCCCM2008 | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | Core |
| CPCCCM2012 | Work safely at heights | Core |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | Core |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work | Core |
| CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication | Core |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations | Core |
| CPCCOM2001 | Read and interpret plans and specifications | Core |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies, and procedures in the construction industry | Core |
| CPCCCO2013 | Carry out concreting to simple forms | Elective |
| CPCCSF2004 | Place and fix reinforcement materials | Elective |
| CPCCPA3002 | Lay segmental paving | Elective |
| CPCCPA3003 | Cut segmental paving | Elective |
| CPCCPA3004 | Finish segmental paving | Elective |
| CPCCBC4003 | Select, prepare and administer a construction contract | Elective |
| BSBESB301 | Investigate business opportunities | Elective |
| BSBSMB301 | Investigate micro business opportunities | Elective |
Intake Months each year
January
February
April
May
July
August
October
November
Course Fees and Payment
Enrolment Application Fee: AUD 250
Course Fee: AUD 15,000
Material Fee: AUD 2,500
Payment Option
- Credit Card
- Electronic Funds Transfer (account details available on request)
How can I apply?
To apply for this course, you are required to complete an application for enrolment form and submit all required supporting evidence including copies of your:
- Copy of your passport
- Academic certificate/s
- Proof of English language proficiency as specified in the entry requirements.
Offer and Enrolment Process
If your application is successful, you will receive a Letter of Offer with a student agreement which you are required to read through all of the included policies and procedures. If you are in agreement, sign and return to us and we will then issue you with an invoice.
Once we receive your first payment, we will issue your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
The first day of each course will include orientation and induction. Orientation will include information about the campus, living in Australia, accessing our support services and methods for achieving success throughout the course, including course progress requirements.
This course outline should be read in conjunction with the Fusion College of Technology International Student Handbook. This can be found online at https://fusioncollege.edu.au/
Course Duration
This qualification will be delivered over 52 weeks, including 40 weeks of training and assessment spread over 4 terms of 10 weeks each and 12 weeks of holidays.
Course Delivery Mode
This program is delivered in the classroom and through the structured supervised study session.
Face-to-Face – 13.5 hours/week
Supervised Study Session – 6.5 hours/week
Course Delivery Site
Classroom: Suite 502, Level 5, 16 – 18 Wentworth Street Parramatta NSW 2150
Course Duration
Duration
52 Weeks
Delivery Modes
Face-to-Face - 13.5 hours/weekSupervised Study Session - 6.5 hours/week
