Victoria University
3 years part time
Gain practical bricklaying and blocklaying skills through hands-on training at Victoria University's Construction Futures hub. This nationally recognised Certificate III is ideal for apprentices seeking to become qualified bricklayers or blocklayers in residential and commercial construction.
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. You must have an active Epsilon number prior to commencing the course. Meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee entry; applications are assessed based on education, work experience and other relevant factors. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be available to accelerate completion if you have relevant work or study experience.
The course comprises 28 units: 20 core units and 8 elective units. 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 safely at heights, and WHS requirements. Elective units include traditional and heritage bricklaying, refractory bricklaying, paving, glass blockwork installation, fireplace and chimney construction, demolition, concreting, reinforcement placement, and tuck pointing.
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 and soldering laboratories, power systems laboratory, and computer workstations with simulation software. Instructors have valuable industry contacts and latest industry-standard skills. The university provides hands-on learning with direct links to real-world practice through site visits, industry projects, live work, industry-endorsed workshops and simulations. Students benefit from The Learning Hub offering 24/7 support, mentoring and study sessions.
Upon completion, you'll be qualified to work as a bricklayer or blocklayer in residential, industrial and commercial construction contexts. Career opportunities include positions in domestic building, heritage bricklaying, refractory bricklaying and commercial construction projects. The construction industry is a large employer with strong demand for qualified trade workers. You can progress to further qualifications such as the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building). Visit Jobs and Skills Australia for current employment growth and average salary information for bricklayers and blocklayers.
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