This qualification covers the trade work of a bricklayer, blocklayer or paver. It includes laying walls, corners, piers and arches, cavity brick and veneer construction, setting out, levelling and working safely at heights on homes and commercial jobs. If you already do this work, your experience may be recognised through RPL.
Bricklayers, blocklayers and pavers who already work in the trade and want a formal qualification for their skills.
28 units in total. 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. The elective units can be selected, once only, from any of the groups listed below. Up to two 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.
This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.
This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.
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.
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