CPC30111 - Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying

Recognise your experience

If you already have industry experience, then utilising Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to turn your existing skills into a nationally recognised qualification is an ideal way of achieving industry accreditation while broadening your career opportunities.

As this is not a course, you do not need to complete the units listed below. Instead, you simply need to prove that you’re competent in the units shown. Our Facilitators will help make this process as easy and smooth as possible for you. 

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To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

  • 27 units of competency:

  • 21 core units

  • 6 elective units.

The elective units are to be chosen as follows:

  • from Groups A and B
  • up to 2 units from Certificate III or IV qualifications in CPC08 or another current Training Package, provided the integrity of the AQF alignment is ensured, and they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Some units in this qualification may have prerequisite requirements, which must be met when packaging the qualification. Users are referred to the list of CPC08 units with prerequisite unit requirements available in this Training Package for this purpose.

Core units 

Unit code

Unit title

CPCCCA3002A

Carry out setting out

CPCCCM1012A

Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry

CPCCCM1013A

Plan and organise work

CPCCCM1014A

Conduct workplace communication

CPCCCM1015A

Carry out measurements and calculations

CPCCCM2001A

Read and interpret plans and specifications

CPCCCM2006B

Apply basic levelling procedures

CPCCCM2008B

Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

CPCCCM2009A

Carry out basic demolition

CPCCOHS2001A

Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Brick and blocklaying field of work  

Unit code

Unit title

CPCCBL2001A

Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials

CPCCBL2002A

Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment

CPCCBL3002A

Carry out masonry veneer construction

CPCCBL3003A

Carry out cavity brick construction

CPCCBL3004A

Construct masonry steps and stairs

CPCCBL3005A

Lay masonry walls and corners

CPCCBL3006A

Lay multi-thickness walls and piers

CPCCBL3009A

Install flashings and damp proof course

CPCCBL3010A

Construct masonry arches

CPCCBL3011A

Construct curved walls

CPCCBL3014A

Install fire-rated masonry construction

Elective units  

Group A: Advanced brick and blocklaying 

Unit code

Unit title

CPCCBL3001A

Lay paving

CPCCBL3007A

Install glass blockwork

CPCCBL3012A

Construct fireplaces and chimneys

CPCCBL3013A

Construct masonry structural systems

CPCCBL3015A

Construct decorative brickwork

CPCCBL3016A

Construct battered masonry walls and piers

CPCCBL3017A

Carry out tuck pointing to brickwork

CPCCBL3018A

Install aerated autoclaved concrete products

Group B: General elective units 

Unit code

Unit title

CPCCCM2007B

Use explosive power tools

CPCCCM2010B

Work safely at heights

CPCCCM3001C

Operate elevated work platforms

CPCCCO2013A

Carry out concreting to simple forms

CPCCSF2004A

Place and fix reinforcement materials

BSBSMB301A

Investigate micro business opportunities

BSBSMB406A

Manage small business finances

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Visit Get Qualified Australia’s Trade Licensing page for more information surrounding licensing

  • Institute of Training - Provider Code 91647

  • IDH Bricklaying - Provider Code 91206

  • AAA Swiss Training - Provider Code 40935

  • Australian Skills and Training Academy Holdings - Provider Code 40947

  • Building Trades Australia - Provider Code 30979

  • OZTECH Trade Training College PTY LTD - Provider Code 40997

  • Realistic Training Options - Provider Code 32496

  • Training & Assessment Mentor - Provider Code 31940

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