Qualification: CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying

Qualification CRICOS Code: 121071A

Qualification Status: Current

Entry Requirement:

There is no pre-requisites or specific entry requirement for this qualification. This course is available to all international students and Datum College requires that students are able to provide evidence that they:
• Have demonstrated an IELTS level at score of least 5.5 or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years old) or demonstration of successful completion of at least General English at Upper Intermediate or English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level.
• Have a suitable level of language, literacy and numeracy to complete course requirements with or without additional support that Datum College is able to provide.
• Must be a proficient user of advanced calculators.
• Have successfully completed Australian year 12 or equivalent or must be of matured age with adequate LLN skills.
• Are at least at age of 18 on the date of course commencement.
• Student must have access to working PC or laptop with a configuration suitable to meet study requirements. Please seek your trainer/assessor assistance in this regard.
• Student must have sound digital literacy and access to working internet.
• All the students commencing this course are required to complete LLN test on the orientation day to assist Datum College to identify student’s needs for additional support during their study with Datum College.
• Please Note: It is highly recommended that student must have successfully completed ‘CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry’, prior commencing this course, although it is not a mandatory requirement.

Qualification Requirements:

Total number of Units: 28

Total Core Units: 20

Total Electives Units: 8

Mode of Delivery: Blended

Warehouse Address:

Melbourne : 29 Lentini Street, Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029

Factory 7, 3 – 4 Desire Place,Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029

Sydney : Unit 8G, Building 8, 1-7 Unwins Bridge Road, St Peters NSW 2044

Location of course:

Melbourne : 11 – 17 Jeffcott Street, West Melbourne VIC 3003

Footscray Campus : 289 Barkly Street, Footscray VIC 3011

Sydney : Level 4, 579 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007

Course Fees:

Total Course Fee: AUD 19,500

Tuition Fee: AUD  16,000

Material Fee: AUD 3,250

Application Fee: AUD 250 (non-refundable)

Duration : 52 weeks, including 44 study weeks and 8 weeks of holidays.

Pathways:

Once students have successfully completed CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying, they can apply for various roles such as Heritage Bricklayer, Paver, Bricklayer within the landscaping and building trades. The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:

• CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building),
• CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), or
• Range of Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma level qualifications with the CPC Training Package.

Course Structure:

A total of 28 Units (20 Core and 8 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying. Participants who achieve competency in any unit/s will receive a Statement of Attainment (provided USI is verified) for that unit/s without completing all 28 units in the qualification. Students completing all the required units of competency will attain full qualification.

Code	Title	Core/ Elective
CPCCBL2001*	Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials	Core
CPCCBL2002*	Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment	Core
CPCCBL3002*	Carry out masonry veneer construction	Core
CPCCBL3003*	Carry out cavity brick construction	Core
CPCCBL3005*	Lay masonry walls and corners	Core
CPCCBL3006*	Lay multi-thickness walls and piers	Core
CPCCBL3009*	Install flashings and damp proof course	Core
CPCCBL3010*	Construct masonry arches	Core
CPCCBL3011*	Construct curved walls	Core
CPCCBL3013*	Construct masonry structural systems	Core
CPCCCA3002*	Carry out setting out	Core
CPCCCM2006	Apply basic levelling procedures	Core
CPCCCM2008*	Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding	Core
CPCCCM2012*	Work safely at heights	Core
CPCCOM1012	Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry	Core
CPCCOM1013	Plan and organise work	Core
CPCCOM1014	Conduct workplace communication	Core
CPCCOM1015	Carry out measurements and calculations	Core
CPCCOM2001*	Read and interpret plans and specifications	Core
CPCCWHS2001	Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry	Core
CPCCCM2009	Carry out basic demolition	Elective
CPCCCO2013	Carry out concreting to simple forms	Elective
CPCCSF2004	Place and fix reinforcement materials	Elective
CPCCBC4003	Select, prepare and administer a construction contract	Elective
CPCCBL3017	Carry out tuck pointing and repointing to masonry	Elective
CPCCBL3018	Install aerated autoclaved concrete products	Elective
CPCCBL3001	Lay Paving	Elective
CPCCBL3015	Construct decorative brickwork	Elective

An asterisk (*) against a unit code indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisite unit/s must be assessed and successfully completed before assessment of any unit of competency with an asterisk. Pre-Requisite Unit - CPCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry.

Assessment

Assessment methods used for this qualification are varied and will provide a range of ways for individuals to demonstrate that they have met the required outcomes. Assessment methods may include:

• Written questions
• Projects
• Presentations
• Report writing
• Role plays/observations

At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.

Facilities and Resources

Your classes will be conducted in modern lassrooms, and you will be able to access Wi-Fi. There are also areas for you to relax, as well as conduct additional study.
You will be provided with a Student Guide relevant to each unit in your course. Recommended textbooks are also available onsite for you to use and borrow if you wish. You may also purchase these textbooks if you require.

The recommended textbook for this course is:

Brickwork & Bricklaying: A DIY Handbook - Book by Jon Collinson 2012
Bricklaying - Book by Peter Cartwright.
Bricklaying Level 2 Diploma By Leeds College of Building

Support

All staff at Datum College will continue to work and will continue to provide the students with the support any individual may need. The student will be remained connected with each trainer/assessor through regular class participation to assist them continuing their studies. Datum College will also provide online academic and language support and student support staff are always here to help.

Purpose

The purpose of this program is to cover the essentials skills and knowledge required to commence your career as a qualified tradesman in the construction industry. Students develop specialist skills and knowledge to carry out carpentry tasks and processes interpretation, drafting, quantities take-off, estimating, scheduling, construction technology, occupational health and safety (OHS). Students also gain general skills in design, problem-solving, construction technology, project documentation and project administration, including quality assurance.

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 may 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 CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Further Information

For all further details, please refer to International Student Handbook available on www.datum.edu.au for all related policies and procedures and other important information related to international students including living cost, life and study in Melbourne, etc.

Please contact the Administration Manager at admissions@datum.edu.au or at +61 (3) 9958 6666 for further information.