Victoria University
3 years part time
Gain trade-qualified skills in bricklaying and blocklaying through practical, workplace-based learning at Victoria University's state-of-the-art Construction Futures hub. Ideal for apprentices in the domestic building industry seeking nationally recognised qualification and job-ready expertise.
Applicants must be currently employed as a bricklaying apprentice with access to a live worksite. You must complete a Pre-training Review (PTR) and literacy and numeracy assessment. An active Epsilon apprenticeship number is required prior to commencing. Meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee entry, as past academic performance and relevant experience may be considered. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available for relevant work, study or informal learning experience.
Core units cover handling and preparing bricklaying materials, using tools and equipment, masonry veneer construction, cavity brick construction, laying masonry walls and corners, multi-thickness walls and piers, installing flashings and damp proof courses, constructing masonry arches and curved walls, structural masonry systems, setting out, workplace communication, measurements and calculations, reading plans and specifications, levelling procedures, scaffolding erection and dismantling, working at heights, and WHS requirements. Elective units include traditional and heritage bricklaying, refractory bricklaying, paving, glass blockwork installation, fireplace and chimney construction, basic demolition, concreting, reinforcement placement, tuck pointing and repointing.
Victoria University offers multimillion-dollar trades facilities at the Sunshine Campus, including the 'Construction Futures' hub with a six-star Green rating. The facility features concrete and survey laboratories, engine laboratory, soldering/construction laboratories, power systems laboratory and computer workstations with simulation software. Teaching staff have valuable industry contacts and latest industry-standard skills. The university provides hands-on learning with direct industry links through site visits, industry projects, live work and industry-endorsed workshops. Students benefit from 24/7 learning support through The Learning Hub.
Upon completion, graduates are qualified to work as bricklayers or blocklayers in residential, industrial and commercial construction contexts. Career opportunities include roles in heritage bricklaying, refractory bricklaying, and general bricklaying and blocklaying work. Construction is a large employing industry with strong demand for trade workers. The qualification prepares you for immediate employment in the domestic building industry and provides pathways to further qualifications such as the Diploma of Building and Construction.
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