Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying - CPC33020

Age: 18 years or older.

Course Entry Requirements: There are no formal entry requirements for the Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying. However

• Applicants should have a keen interest in construction and building maintenance.
• Access to a real or closely simulated workplace environment for training and assessment may be required.
• Completion of relevant lower-level qualifications such as a Certificate IV in Building and Construction or equivalent may be advantageous.

State and territory jurisdictions may have different licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

Upon completion of the Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying, graduates can pursue various career pathways, including:

• Bricklayer
• Blocklayer
• Construction Labourer
• Building Maintenance Worker
• Restoration Technician
• Bricklaying Contractor
• Masonry Contractor
• Building Inspector
• Site Supervisor
• Estimator/Quantity Surveyor in construction firms
• Opportunities for advancement to supervisory or managerial roles within the construction industry.

Pathways

• Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
• Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
• Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
• Apprenticeship in Bricklaying and Blocklaying
• Further training in specialized areas such as heritage conservation or architectural masonry
• Professional certifications or licenses in construction trades
• Higher education in construction management, architecture, or engineering
• Opportunities for specialization in areas such as stone masonry, landscape construction, or heritage restoration.

How to Apply for a License

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) means an assessment process that assesses the competency/s of an individual that 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 or VET accredited courses.

You can use a variety of evidence to apply for RPL. Our partnered RTO will assess the evidence to decide if further training or assessment is required.
This includes, but is not limited to:

• Records of completed training
• Assessment items
• Assessment records
• Declarations from a student’s employer, and/or
• A copy of student records provided by ASQA.

Read more about RPL from asqa.gov.au or call us at 1300 092 997 to discuss RPL options for your qualification.