Course Description

The qualification has a core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as specialist fields of brick and block work covering work in residential and commercial applications. Career SkillsTraining Program is flexible and focuses on matching your learning progress, with the on-the-job experience you gain week to week.

Depending on your location, Career Skills offers classroom-based or online learning programs. In either case, Career Skills Trainers are directly available to all trainees and apprentices – and their employers will be regularly advised of the apprentice’s course progress, engagement and attendance, with a full report issued each term.

The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.

Certificate III Brick & Block laying qualification has 27 units of competency comprising 21 core units and 6 elective units as selected below

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

CPCCBL2001A – Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials

CPCCBL2002A – Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment

CPCCBL3002A – Carry out masonry veneer construction

  – 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

CPCCCA3008B – Construct eaves

CPCCBL3001A – Lay paving

CPCCBL3007A – Install glass blockwork

CPCCBL3012A – Construct fireplaces and chimneys

CPCCBL3013A – Construct masonry structural systems

BSBSMB406 – Manage small business finances

BSBSMB301 – Investigate micro business opportunities

Alternative elective combinations are available subject to Career Skills resources.

Course Duration & Mode of Delivery

Career Skills offers this qualification by either RPL or by Training and assessment.

Enrolment is valid for two years.

Typically, RPL’s take 3 months but can be longer. Those undertaking a training and assessment program typically take 12 months to complete the course.

CREDIT CAN BE APPLIED FOR PAST EXPERIENCE

Both pathways make use of our Online Learning Management system as a source of documentation.

Both RPL and Training and Assessment require face to face interaction, with training and assessment requiring two days of face to face classroom attendance per week.

Participants must be working in the industry and have the support of their employers.

Commencement Date

Please contact our office to obtain our course commencement dates.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL)

Recognition is available to all learners of the RTO. An application for Recognition can be made on the Application for Recognition Form.

Refund Policy and Deferments

Please refer to our Student Handbook for full details

Study Pathways

Upon successful completion of this qualification, candidates may further their studies with either the CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) or the CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building).

Employment Opportunities

This qualification has employability skills. Participants may find employment in construction roles in businesses and other industries requiring building and construction qualifications.

Entry Requirements

be aged 18 years or over

have the support of their supervisor and employer

hold a minimum of a Higher School Certificate (or equivalent)

able to commit to the course duration and time commitment

Have already attained a “Whitecard”

Satisfactorily completed our Language Literacy and Numeracy assessment

Have a completed workplace support agreement, which confirms the resources required for training and assessment will be made available to the student.

 

Additional Requirements

Students will need to have an internet-capable laptop.

RPL Students will need this to access and potentially submit their RPL evidence

Training and Assessment Students will need this to access the learning and assessment material both in class and at home.

Course Fee

Contact our office for the current course fees for RPL and Training and Assessment

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125 Cosgrove Road, BELFIELD NSW 2191
EMAIL
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