Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying

Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying

Qualification
National Code:
BCG30103
State Code:
W135
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0403 - Building
Original TGA Release Date
11/01/2003
Approved Date
21/01/2005
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
760
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/01/2003
VET Act Conditions
This qualification can only be obtained by fulfilling the obligations of an apprentice under a training contract except: (a) a person who is temporarily living in Australia on a student visa issued by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship may obtain the qualification through a registered training provider approved to deliver a course for the qualification; or (b) a person seeking recognition of prior learning under s60I of the VET Act.
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 11/01/2003 Current Approved
Description
Schedule
1.

CORE
All core units must be achieved.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W1818 BCGCM2006B Apply basic levelling procedures 16 Unit of competency
W1821 BCGCM2009B Carry out basic demolition 16 Unit of competency
W1768 BCGBL3003B Carry out cavity brick construction 64 Unit of competency
W1767 BCGBL3002B Carry out masonry veneer construction 44 Unit of competency
W1813 BCGCM1005B Carry out measurements and calculations 16 Unit of competency
W1787 BCGCA3002B Carry out setting out 12 Unit of competency
W1812 BCGCM1004B Conduct workplace communication 16 Unit of competency
W1776 BCGBL3011B Construct curved walls 16 Unit of competency
W1775 BCGBL3010B Construct masonry arches 40 Unit of competency
W2554 Construct masonry arches (Part 1 of 2 BCGBL3010B) 40 Module
W1769 BCGBL3004B Construct masonry steps and stairs 32 Unit of competency
W1820 BCGCM2008B Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding 16 Unit of competency
W1809 BCGCM1001B Follow OHS policies and procedures 32 Unit of competency
W1764 BCGBL2001B Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials 16 Unit of competency
W1779 BCGBL3014B Install fire rated masonry construction 16 Unit of competency
W1774 BCGBL3009B Install flashings and damp proof course (DPC) 8 Unit of competency
W1770 BCGBL3005B Lay masonry walls and corners 40 Unit of competency
W1771 BCGBL3006B Lay multi-thickness walls and piers 40 Unit of competency
W1811 BCGCM1003B Plan and organise work 16 Unit of competency
W1814 BCGCM2001B Read and interpret plans and specifications 32 Unit of competency
W1765 BCGBL2002B Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment 30 Unit of competency
W1810 BCGCM1002B Work effectively in the General Construction industry 16 Unit of competency
2.

ELECTIVES
Six (6) of the following elective units to be selected in accordance with the Qualification Structuring Rules.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W1353 BCGCO2003B Carry out concreting to simple forms 24 Unit of competency
W1782 BCGBL3017B Carry out tuck pointing to brickwork 24 Unit of competency
W1781 BCGBL3016B Construct battered masonry walls and piers 40 Unit of competency
W1780 BCGBL3015B Construct decorative brickwork 40 Unit of competency
W1777 BCGBL3012B Construct fireplaces and chimneys 60 Unit of competency
W1778 BCGBL3013B Construct masonry structural systems 32 Unit of competency
W1773 BCGBL3008B Install aerated autoclaved concrete (AAC) products 32 Unit of competency
W1772 BCGBL3007B Install glass block work 8 Unit of competency
W1766 BCGBL3001B Lay paving 22 Unit of competency
W1885 BCGSF2004B Place and fix reinforcement materials 40 Unit of competency
C3748 BSBSBM301A Research business opportunities 30 Unit of competency
W1819 BCGCM2007B Use explosive power tools (EPT) 8 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
N017 BCG30698 Certificate III in General Construction (Bricklaying/Blocklaying) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
W577 CPC30108 Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code BCG30103 taken from the General Construction Training Package BCG03 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. BCG30103 is endorsed until November 2006.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.

3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the CSSN TAFEWA (Swan) on 02/12/2004.
Entry Requirements
No information
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