Bricklaying and Blocklaying

CPC33020

Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying

CRICOS Course Code 105728J

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

Qualification

Students successfully completing the course will receive the Nationally Recognised CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying qualification.

Course Duration

This course is offered full time over 94 weeks including holidays on a full time basis.

Contact Hours

20 hours per week for 74 weeks.

Additionally, students are expected at least 10 hours of individual study per week not limited to research, learning activities and assessment activities utilising the facilities and resources available at Duke College

Tuition Fee

$33,000

(Includes tuition fees plus any additional compulsory costs) Fees and Charges are subject to change with prior notice.

Training Location

• 33 Windsor St Richmond NSW 2753
• Level 1, 20 Macquarie St Parramatta NSW 2150

Entry Requirements

The Training Package does not specify any entry requirements for this qualification course.

Age Requirements

Duke College has a requirement that all students must be over 18 years of age at the commencement of course.

Academic Requirements

To gain entry to this course, applicants should have successfully completed home country equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification.

For further information refer to the Equivalent Qualifications on the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) website: http: //www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/hsc/ equivalent-qualifications.html

English Language Requirements

All International Students applying for courses at Duke College must have a minimum English Language proficiency level of one of the below:

You should qualify in ANY ONE (1) of the following:

• IELTS overall band score of 6, or an equivalent score from an internationally recognized exam, in accordance with the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) regulations.
• At least 50% completion of any AQF Certificate IV or Diploma qualification within Australia.
• IELTS band score of 5.5 or higher, with completion of Upper Intermediate ELICOS (minimum 10 weeks).
• IELTS score of 5.0 or higher, with completion of Upper Intermediate ELICOS (minimum 20 weeks).
• Successful achievement of at least Upper Intermediate level of ELICOS study in Australia.
• TOEFL iBT score of 65 or above, or an equivalent score.
• PTE Academic band score of 46 or above, or an equivalent score.
• Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) test score of 169 or higher, or 147 when combined with at least 20 weeks of ELICOS.
• OET score band of Pass or higher, or an equivalent score.
• Successful completion of a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education in Australia conducted in English.
• Completion (within the past two years) of full-time studies in Australia toward a Certificate IV level course or higher.
• English as a first language from countries such as United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, New Zealand and Republic of Ireland.
• Any other form of test that satisfies the institution's requirements.

Teaching Method

Teaching is conducted in the classroom as well as in the workshop (simulated industry environment). The delivery will include face to face teaching, lectures, discussions, research, learning activities, group work, and supervised practical sessions.

Assessments

Assessments comprise of written assignments, tests, projects, case studies, skills demonstration and practicals.
Skills will be assessed in the practical training workshop area.

Course Structure

Units of Competency

(28 Units including 20 core & 8 elective units)

Core Units

• CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies, and procedures in the construction industry
• CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
• CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work
• CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication
• CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations
• CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures
• CPCCBL2001 Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials*
• CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications*
• CPCCBL2002 Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment*
• CPCCCA3002 Carry out setting out*
• CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding*
• CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights*
• CPCCBL3013 Construct masonry structural systems*
• CPCCBL3002 Carry out masonry veneer construction*
• CPCCBL3003 Carry out cavity brick construction*
• CPCCBL3005 Lay masonry walls and corners*
• CPCCBL3006 Lay multi-thickness walls and piers*
• CPCCBL3009 Install flashings and damp-proof course*
• CPCCBL3010 Construct masonry arches*
• CPCCBL3011 Construct curved walls*

Elective Units

• BSBESB407 Manage finances for new business ventures
• CPCCBC4003 Select, prepare and administer a construction contract*
• CPCCCM2009 Carry out basic demolition*
• CPCCCO2013 Carry out concreting to simple forms*
• CPCCBL3001 Lay paving*
• CPCCBL3015 Construct decorative brickwork*
• CPCCBL3017 Carry out tuck pointing and repointing to masonry*
• CPCCSF2004 Place and fix reinforcement materials*

*Prerequisite unit is CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies, and procedures in the construction industry

Training Method

Training is conducted in the classroom as well as in the training workshop (simulated industry environment). The delivery will include face to face training, lectures, discussions, research, learning activities, group work, and supervised practical sessions.
Students undertaking this course will also have access to our training workshop.