Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying
Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying
CPC33020
BGD8
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.00 | 24/12/2024 | Current | Approved |
| 4.00 | 18/03/2022 | Replaced | Approved |
| 3.00 | 06/05/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 23/12/2020 | Replaced | Pending |
| 1.00 | 27/11/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
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 modelCode of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industrymeets this requirement.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
This qualification has core units and elective units of competency that cover the skills and knowledge of three specialist groups, and general electives:- Group A - Traditional and heritage bricklaying
- Group B - Refractory Bricklaying
- Group C - Paving
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- Twenty eight (28) units of competency:
- Twenty (20) core units
- Eight (8) elective units.
- the elective units can be selected, once only, from any of the groups listed below.
- up to two (2) 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.
Prerequisite units
An asterisk (*) against a unit code on TGA 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.
1. Core Units
All twenty (20) core units must be completed.
2. Group A - Traditional and Heritage Bricklaying
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCQ96 | CPCCCO2013 | Carry out concreting to simple forms | 24 | Unit of competency |
| OCQ77 | CPCCBL3017 | Carry out tuck pointing and repointing to masonry | 24 | Unit of competency |
| OCR14 | CPCCBL3016 | Construct battered masonry walls and piers | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCO57 | CPCCBL3015 | Construct decorative brickwork | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCN45 | CPCCBL3012 | Construct fireplaces and chimneys | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OCO92 | CPCCBL3004 | Construct masonry steps and stairs | 32 | Unit of competency |
| OAP25 | CPCCSF2004 | Place and fix reinforcement materials | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCP30 | CPCCST4001 | Prepare to undertake the heritage restoration process | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCP29 | CPCCST4002 | Undertake the heritage restoration process | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B – Refractory Bricklaying
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCQ99 | CPCCCM2009 | Carry out basic demolition | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OCQ96 | CPCCCO2013 | Carry out concreting to simple forms | 24 | Unit of competency |
| OCN12 | CPCCST4007 | Construct a fire brick wall and arch using refractory materials | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCR14 | CPCCBL3016 | Construct battered masonry walls and piers | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCN45 | CPCCBL3012 | Construct fireplaces and chimneys | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OCO92 | CPCCBL3004 | Construct masonry steps and stairs | 32 | Unit of competency |
| OAP25 | CPCCSF2004 | Place and fix reinforcement materials | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCP28 | CPCCST4003 | Undertake preparations for refractory work | 15 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C - Paving
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCQ96 | CPCCCO2013 | Carry out concreting to simple forms | 24 | Unit of competency |
| OCQ37 | CPCCPA3003 | Cut segmental paving | 8 | Unit of competency |
| OCQ36 | CPCCPA3004 | Finish segmental paving | 4 | Unit of competency |
| OCQ39 | CPCCPA3002 | Lay segmental paving | 8 | Unit of competency |
| OCQ35 | CPCCPA3005 | Maintain and repair segmental paving | 4 | Unit of competency |
| OAP25 | CPCCSF2004 | Place and fix reinforcement materials | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCM98 | CPCCPA3001 | Prepare subgrade, base and bedding course for segmental paving | 16 | Unit of competency |
5. General Electives
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D390 | CPC30111 | Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
For elite athletes the minimum hours of employment are 7.5 hours per week, which can be averaged over six month periods.