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CPC33020 - Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying

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Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying

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Supersedes and is equivalent to CPC30111 – Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying

Notes

Supersedes and is equivalent to CPC30111 Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying.

Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the trade qualified role of a bricklayer, blocklayer or paver who may have responsibility for undertaking heritage bricklaying, refractory bricklaying, bricklaying, blocklaying and paving work in residential, industrial and commercial contexts, in both existing and new constructions.

Occupational titles could include:

  • Bricklayer
  • Blocklayer
  • Paver.


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

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements vary between states. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Packaging Rules

Total number of units 28

20 core units
8 elective units, consisting of:

  • the elective units can be selected, once only, from any of the groups listed below.

  • up to two elective units can be selected from any Training Package and or accredited course, as long as they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and support the AQF level of this qualification.

Core units

Prerequisite units

An asterisk (*) against a unit code below indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisite unit(s) must be assessed before assessment of any unit of competency with an asterisk. Check the unit of competency for information on specific prerequisite requirements. All prerequisite requirements are packaged in the qualification.

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

Group A – Traditional and heritage bricklaying

CPCCST4001 – Prepare to undertake the heritage restoration process

CPCCST4002 – Undertake the heritage restoration process

CPCCBL3004* – Construct masonry steps and stairs

CPCCBL3012* – Construct fireplaces and chimneys

CPCCBL3015* – Construct decorative brickwork

CPCCBL3016* – Construct battered masonry walls and piers

CPCCBL3017* – Carry out tuck pointing and repointing to masonry

CPCCCO2013* – Carry out concreting to simple forms

CPCCSF2004* – Place and fix reinforcement materials

Group B – Refractory Bricklaying

CPCCST4003 – Undertake preparations for refractory work

CPCCST4007 – Construct a fire brick wall and arch using refractory materials

CPCCBL3004* – Construct masonry steps and stairs

CPCCBL3012* – Construct fireplaces and chimneys

CPCCBL3016* – Construct battered masonry walls and piers

CPCCCM2009* – Carry out basic demolition

CPCCCO2013* – Carry out concreting to simple forms

CPCCSF2004* – Place and fix reinforcement materials

Group C – Paving

CPCCCO2013* – Carry out concreting to simple forms

CPCCPA3001* – Prepare subgrade, base and bedding course for segmental paving

CPCCPA3002* – Lay segmental paving

CPCCPA3003* – Cut segmental paving

CPCCPA3004* – Finish segmental paving

CPCCPA3005* – Maintain and repair segmental paving

CPCCSF2004* – Place and fix reinforcement materials

General Electives

AHCLSC319 – Implement a retaining wall project

CPCCBC4003 – Select, prepare and administer a construction contract

CPCCST4003 – Undertake preparations for refractory work

CPCCBL3001* – Lay paving

CPCCBL3004* – Construct masonry steps and stairs

CPCCBL3007* – Install glass blockwork

CPCCBL3012* – Construct fireplaces and chimneys

CPCCBL3014* – Install fire-rated masonry construction

CPCCBL3015* – Construct decorative brickwork

CPCCBL3016* – Construct battered masonry walls and piers

CPCCBL3017* – Carry out tuck pointing and repointing to masonry

CPCCBL3018* – Install aerated autoclaved concrete products

CPCCCM2009* – Carry out basic demolition

CPCCCO2013* – Carry out concreting to simple forms

CPCCPA3001* – Prepare subgrade, base and bedding course for segmental paving

CPCCPA3002* – Lay segmental paving

CPCCPA3003* – Cut segmental paving

CPCCPA3004* – Finish segmental paving

CPCCPA3005* – Maintain and repair segmental paving

CPCCSF2004* – Place and fix reinforcement materials