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Interested in building things and working with your hands?

This course is a great introduction to the carpentry trade within the building and construction industry with a focus on bricklaying.

This program gives hands-on learners the opportunity to gain foundational skills in the building and construction industry while completing their secondary school studies. Students develop safe work practices, tool use, measurements, and introductory carpentry —all in a practical environment that supports career readiness.

You will learn things like:

  • Learn how to be safe on a worksite

  • Safe and effective use of hand and power tools

  • How to apply basic bricklaying techniques

  • How to identify and handle bricklaying tools and equipment

  • How to follow safety requirements in the construction industry.

Does this sound like you:

  • Enjoy physical outdoor work and have a practical mindset

  • Are comfortable with manual labour and working in all weather conditions

  • Have good hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness

  • Are confident working at heights and with tools

  • Enjoy solving technical problems and working to precise measurements

Qualification:                        Certificate II in Building and Construction (Bricklaying)

Qualification Code:           22614VIC

Qualification Outcome: Partial Completion. Students will receive a Statement of

                                                 Attainment for Units of Competency completed.

Course Duration:                Two years, one day per week

Year Levels:                            Year 10 (check with your school), Year 11, Year 12

SWL:                                       Structured Workplace Learning requirements vary between

                                                 VET courses and RTO’s. Check with your VET Coordinator

Contribution to Senior

Secondary Certificate:  Contributes to VCE, VCE VM and VPC in accordance with

                                                 current VCAA requirements. Speak with your VET

                                                 Coordinator for advice specific to your senior pathway.

Transport:                                Students are responsible for travel to and from the delivery

                                                 location. Subject to transport funding, SMRVC may provide

                                                 transport on certain routes. Check with your VET

                                                 Coordinator.

Scored Program:                 No

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Course Information

COURSE CODE               UNITS OF COMPETENCY

CPCCWHS1001

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CPCWHS1001

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HLTAID010

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CPCCOM1014

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CPCCOM1015

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VU23315

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VU23316

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CPCCCM2006

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VU23313

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VU23312

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VUC23314

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VU23317

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VU23318

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VU23319

Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

 

Provide basic emergency life support

 

Conduct workplace communication

 

Carry out measurements and calculations

 

Identify and handle bricklaying tools and equipment

Apply basic bricklaying techniques

 

Apply basic levelling procedures

 

Interpret and apply basic plans and drawings

 

Prepare for work in the building and construction industry

Erect and safely use working planforms

 

Apply brick veneer construction techniques

 

Apply cavity brick construction techniques

 

Apply masonry blockwork techniques

Units of Competency listed are a guide only and can change from year to year. Check with your VET Coordinator.

RTOs and Delivery Locations

                  RTO                                                                          LOCATION                                                            DELIVERY DAY/TIME

Victoria University (3113)                                  Weribee Campus                                 Wednesdays: 8.30am-3.00pm

Australia’s building and construction industry is one of the nation’s largest and fastest growing sectors.

Skilled bricklayers are in high demand across residential, commercial and civil construction. This course provides foundational skills and knowledge to help you take the first step towards a rewarding career in the trades.

Industry Insight

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Future Ready Skills:

Students develop valuable employability skills including:

  • Bricklaying skills

  • Measuring and levelling

  • Workplace safety awareness

  • Problem solving

  • Construction techniques

  • Teamwork

  • Precision

  • Tool operation

  • Communication

How to apply:

All students must apply through their school VET Coordinator and submit their Expression of Interest by the required dates. Placement is subject to availability and school approval.

Further study Pathways:

  • Certificate III in Carpentry (CPC30220)

  • Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying (CPC30220)

  • Certificate IV in Building and Construction (CPC40120)

  • Diploma of Building & Construction (CPC50220)

  • Advanced Diploma of Building Design (architectural) (22627VIC)

  • Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying (CPC60121

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Career Opportunities:

  • Bricklaying Apprentice

  • Stonemasonry apprentice

  • Construction labourer

  • Civil construction assistant

  • Landscaping construction assistant

  • Site Assistant

  • Building site trainee

Fees:

VET course and materials costs vary between courses. Refer to your VET Coordinator.

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