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 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.
| Provider Name | DARWIN INSTITUTE OF TRADE |
|---|---|
| RTO Code | 41128 |
| CRICOS Code | 03609J |
| Delivery Location |
Level 6, 460 Church Street, Parramatta, NSW 2150, Australia 49–51 Henderson St, North Melbourne, VIC 3051, Australia |
| Kitchen Location |
Unit 19, 30 Beaconsfield Street, Alexandria NSW 2015 37 Goodwood Rd, Wayville SA 5034 |
| Delivery Mode | Face to face (Classroom based) |
| Duration | 52 weeks, including 44 study weeks and 8 weeks of holidays |
| Study Load | 20 hours per week in the classroom |
| Work Placement | 240 hours (DIT ensures appropriate insurance and WHS coverage during work placement; placement supervision is coordinated under DIT’s Work Placement Policy) |
| Estimated Self-Study Hour | 5 hours per week (depends on learner’s skills) |
This program meets CRICOS full-time study requirement (20 contact hours per week).
Recognition of Prior Learning is available, and all students are offered the opportunity
to participate in RPL upon enrolment. Recognition of Prior Learning is recommended
as an option where individuals have been working in a relevant job role for at least 2
years.
Unit selection may vary depending on training package updates or student needs.
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 – CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry.
Total number of Units: 20
Total Core Units: 15
Total Electives Units: 5
Electives must be selected as follows:
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:
At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.