Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying
This qualification reflects the role of a trade-qualified bricklayer, blocklayer, or paver working across residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects. Students develop the practical skills required to carry out masonry work, including bricklaying, blocklaying, paving, and specialised areas such as heritage and refractory construction.
This qualification reflects the role of a trade-qualified bricklayer, blocklayer, or paver working across residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects. Students develop the practical skills required to carry out masonry work, including bricklaying, blocklaying, paving, and specialised areas such as heritage and refractory construction.
Skills covered in this course
These examples come from the units listed below. Ask Admissions for the current training plan and how each skill is taught and assessed in your intake.
- Prepare masonry materials and use bricklaying tools.
- Build veneer, cavity, and multi-thickness walls and corners.
- Set out work and interpret plans for construction tasks.
What You Will Learn
- Industry-aligned training focused on masonry skills
- Hands-on experience in bricklaying and wall construction
- Work with various materials and structures
- Covers traditional, refractory, and paving specialisations
Entry Requirements
- No formal academic entry requirements
- Must meet physical requirements for construction work
- Construction induction training (White Card) required before site work
- LLN test: provided during Orientation; a pass is required.
- Oxford English test: required if you do not have IELTS or another accepted English qualification.
How the Course Is Delivered
This course is delivered through a combination of face-to-face learning and practical training. Students are trained in real or simulated workplace environments to ensure they develop hands-on skills aligned with industry standards and job site expectations.
What You Need to Complete
To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in all required units. This includes completing 20 core units and 8 elective units as per packaging rules. Successful completion results in a nationally recognised trade qualification.
How You Will Be Assessed
Assessment is competency-based and involves practical demonstrations, workplace tasks, and knowledge-based activities. Students must prove their ability to perform masonry tasks in real or simulated construction environments to industry standards.
Course Structure
- Total of 28 Units of Competency
- 20 Core Units
- 8 Elective Units
- Some units may have prerequisite requirements
- Up to 2 electives can be selected from other relevant courses
English Language Skills
- Basic English reading and communication skills required
- Ability to understand safety instructions and workplace communication
- Additional English requirements may be set by the provider
Further Study Pathways
- Certificate IV in Building and Construction
- Diploma of Building and Construction
- Advanced trade and contractor pathways
- Bricklayer
- Blocklayer
- Paver
Career Outcomes
Core Units
- CPCCBL2001*- Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials
- CPCCBL2002*- Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment
- 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
- CPCCBL3013* - Construct masonry structural systems
- CPCCCA3002*- Carry out setting out
- CPCCCM2006* - Apply basic levelling procedures
- CPCCCM2008*- Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
- CPCCCM2012* - Work safely at heights
- CPCCOM1012 - Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
- CPCCOM1013 - Plan and organise work
- CPCCOM1014 - Conduct workplace communication
- CPCCOM1015 - Carry out measurements and calculations
- CPCCOM2001* - Read and interpret plans and specifications
- CPCCWHS2001 - Apply WHS requirements, policies, and procedures in the construction industry
Elective Units
Elective units shown are indicative. Ask Admissions for the current training plan and confirmed unit selection for your intake before enrolment. Units marked with an *asterisk have one or more prerequisites.
- CPCCBL3015* - Construct decorative brickwork
- CPCCBL3017* - Carry out tuck pointing and repointing to masonry
- CPCCBL3018* - Install aerated autoclaved concrete products
- CPCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
- CPCCBL3001* - Lay paving
- CPCCCM2009* - Carry out basic demolition
- CPCCCO2013* - Carry out concreting to simple forms
- CPCCSF2004* - Place and fix reinforcement materials