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Certificate III in Bricklaying (Housing)

Certificate III in Bricklaying (Housing)

Accredited course
National Code:
52660WA
State Code:
3718
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/04/2014
Field of Education
0403 - Building
AQF Level
Certificate III in
Nominal Hours
658
Duration
4 Semesters
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Accredited Date
Expiry Date
VET Act Classifier
A
VET Act Conditions
Description

This is an entry-level course suitable for people who wish to be trained through an apprenticeship pathway as a tradesperson bricklayer in the Residential (Housing) sector of Western Australia.
The course will prepare and train students in the knowledge and skills of the Bricklaying trade as related to low-rise residential (Housing) construction.

Schedule
Complete all core unit requirements and select four (4) electives as listed below.
1. COMPULSORY CORE UNITS

Complete all eighteen (18) units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WE984 CPCCCM2006B Apply basic levelling procedures 16 Unit of competency
W9435 CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry 32 Unit of competency
W9378 CPCCCM2009A Carry out basic demolition 16 Unit of competency
W9322 CPCCBL3003A Carry out cavity brick construction 64 Unit of competency
D7350 CPCCCM1015A Carry out measurements and calculations 16 Unit of competency
W9341 CPCCCA3002A Carry out setting out 12 Unit of competency
D7349 CPCCCM1014A Conduct workplace communication 16 Unit of competency
W9330 CPCCBL3011A Construct curved walls 16 Unit of competency
W9323 CPCCBL3004A Construct masonry steps and stairs 32 Unit of competency
WE986 CPCCCM2008B Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding 16 Unit of competency
W9318 CPCCBL2001A Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials 16 Unit of competency
W9328 CPCCBL3009A Install flashings and damp proof course 8 Unit of competency
W9324 CPCCBL3005A Lay masonry walls and corners 40 Unit of competency
W9325 CPCCBL3006A Lay multi-thickness walls and piers 40 Unit of competency
D7348 CPCCCM1013A Plan and organise work 16 Unit of competency
W9370 CPCCCM2001A Read and interpret plans and specifications 32 Unit of competency
W9319 CPCCBL2002A Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment 30 Unit of competency
D7347 CPCCCM1012A Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry 16 Unit of competency
2. ELECTIVE UNITS

Select four (4) electives from the following list.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D7357 CPCCCO2013A Carry out concreting to simple forms 24 Unit of competency
W9321 CPCCBL3002A Carry out masonry veneer construction 44 Unit of competency
W9336 CPCCBL3017A Carry out tuck pointing to brickwork 24 Unit of competency
W9335 CPCCBL3016A Construct battered masonry walls and piers 40 Unit of competency
W9334 CPCCBL3015A Construct decorative brickwork 40 Unit of competency
W9331 CPCCBL3012A Construct fireplaces and chimneys 60 Unit of competency
W9329 CPCCBL3010A Construct masonry arches 80 Unit of competency
W9332 CPCCBL3013A Construct masonry structural systems 32 Unit of competency
D7344 CPCCBL3018A Install aerated autoclaved concrete products 32 Unit of competency
W9333 CPCCBL3014A Install fire-rated masonry construction 16 Unit of competency
W9326 CPCCBL3007A Install glass blockwork 8 Unit of competency
D1005 BSBSMB301A Investigate micro business opportunities 30 Unit of competency
WE988 CPCCCM3001C Operate elevated work platforms 16 Unit of competency
WE985 CPCCCM2007B Use explosive power tools 8 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
1473 52209 Certificate III in Bricklaying (Housing) Accredited course
VET Info Notes
Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager, Training Curriculum at the WA Department of Training and Workforce Development, telephone (08) 6212-9719.
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