Every building needs good solid walls, and that's where bricks and blocks come in!
Available as an apprenticeship, the Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying will get you ready for a certified trade career as a bricklayer or blocklayer. You'll learn about different types of bricks and blocks used in construction; how to lay bricks for domestic, commercial, and public buildings; how to construct arches, columns, feature walls, steps and stairs, curved walls and ornamental panels.
You'll also learn how to use tools and equipment, read and interpret construction plans and specifications, use measurements and calculations, work safely on a construction site, and much more!
Choose a WA TAFE college that delivers this course
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
Do you want to build a lifetime career from the ground up?
When you complete the Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying you will be ready for a certified trade career as a bricklayer or blocklayer.
The Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying is an apprenticeship; please see the Apprenticeships section for more information.
When you complete the Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying you will be ready for a certified trade career as a bricklayer or blocklayer.
Learn in specialised facilities
South Metropolitan TAFE's Thornlie and Rockingham Campuses offer first rate, fully equipped, purpose-built workshops, where students get hands-on practice working in simulation rooms, using advanced equipment and the latest techniques.
When you complete this course, you will be ready for a career in the building industry.
You will have the skills and knowledge to undertake heritage bricklaying, refractory bricklaying, bricklaying, blocklaying and paving work in residential, industrial and commercial contexts, in both existing and new constructions.
This qualification reflects the trade qualified role of a bricklayer, blocklayer or 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.
Choose a private training provider that delivers this course
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
The CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying provides students with necessary skills, knowledge and experience to work on a building site in the areas of bricklaying and blocklaying.
Students will learn how to lay and bond bricks and similar building blocks for domestic, commercial and public buildings and how to construct arches, columns, steps, stairs, feature walls, curved walls and ornamental panels. Alongside these skills you will learn how to use different bonds. You will gain valuable knowledge to be able to interpret plans and apply work health and safety to ensure you meet safety standard requirements at all times.
Delivery location
The Brick/Blocklaying Apprenticeship program is designed to provide participants with the skills, knowledge and experience to work on a building site in the areas of bricklaying and blocklaying. Major areas of study include interpretation of plans, measurements and calculations, use of power tools and equipment, laying walls and corner, different types of construction and setting out and levelling. Participants have opportunity to learn technical skills and gain real insight and experience in the construction industry.
Delivery location
Our innovative apprenticeship training strategies have been designed to service a modern building and construction industry and its valued Brick and Blocklaying apprentices. These strategies provide a positive blend of on-the-job and off-the-job learning experiences enabling apprentices to become highly skilled brick and blocklayers across various disciplines.
Brick and Blocklaying disciplines in this nationally recognised qualification are:
Workplace health and safety
Residential home building
Commercial Blocklaying applications
Heritage feature-brick artwork
Brick veneer construction
Multi-thick bonding techniques
Traditional archway building
Radius wall construction
Sustainable building methods/practices
Consultation with industry has contributed to the development of our modern training strategies which offer maximum flexibility to businesses and their apprentices. Our training strategies confidently meet industry requirements and expectations.
Delivery location
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.