TasTAFE
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Master bricklaying and blocklaying through hands-on training in material preparation, masonry construction techniques, and workplace safety. This apprenticeship-based qualification prepares you for a career as a skilled bricklayer or blocklayer in the construction industry.
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, you must be at least 16 years old to enrol at TasTAFE. This course is offered as an Australian Apprenticeship, which requires you to be employed by a suitable industry-specific employer. Before being offered a place, a TasTAFE team member will contact you to discuss if the course aligns with your goals and to ensure you understand the course requirements.
Core competencies include handling and preparing bricklaying and blocklaying materials, using bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment, and laying masonry walls and corners. You will study housing construction types such as masonry veneer construction, cavity brick construction, multi-thickness walls and piers, masonry structural systems, and fire-rated masonry construction. Specialised units cover constructing masonry arches, curved walls, fireplaces and chimneys, decorative brickwork, and paving. Work health and safety training includes applying WHS requirements and procedures, working safely at heights, and erecting and dismantling restricted height scaffolding. Additional skills cover planning and organising work, measurements and calculations, reading and interpreting plans and specifications, basic levelling procedures, and concreting to simple forms.
TasTAFE is Tasmania's leading vocational education and training provider with extensive industry connections and apprenticeship pathways. The institution offers comprehensive support services, flexible study options, and recognition of prior learning to help students succeed. With multiple campuses across Tasmania and experienced instructors, TasTAFE delivers practical, workplace-focused training that meets industry standards and prepares students for immediate employment.
Upon completion, you will be qualified for careers as a Bricklayer, Blocklayer, or Paver. These skilled trades are in high demand in the construction industry with opportunities for employment across residential, commercial, and industrial projects. You can progress to advanced qualifications, supervisory roles, or establish your own construction business. The practical skills and industry credentials provide pathways to specialised areas such as heritage bricklaying or decorative masonry work.
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