CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying

Course Overview

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.

Course Details

This program meets CRICOS full-time study requirement (20 contact hours per week).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Students may apply for recognition of prior learning or credit transfer for existing qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience. Granting course credit may reduce the duration of the course and may affect course fees. The process is set out in DIT’s Student Enrolment and Completion Policy and Training and Assessment Policy.

Units of Competency

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.

COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENT

Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and individual student needs. The interview also assesses the applicant’s ability to use digital technologies.

Electives must be selected as follows:

• All five units from the electives listed in the qualification packaging rules
• Four units from the electives listed below, plus one unit selected from any current training package or accredited course as long as it contributes to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome, maintains the integrity of the AQF level of this qualification and does not duplicate the outcome of another unit used to achieve this qualification.
• Have a suitable level of language, literacy and numeracy to complete course requirements with or without additional support that Darwin Institute of Trade (DIT) is able to provide.
• Must have sound digital literacy and access to working internet and access to working PC or laptop with a configuration suitable to meet study requirements. Please seek your trainer/assessor assistance in this regard.
• International students must maintain a valid visa and meet attendance and academic progress requirements.
• Have an overall IELTS score of 6.0, with test results no more than two years old. Other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL may be accepted. Applicants must provide their results so that Darwin Institute of Trade can confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY

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.

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