CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying
Build yourself a career from the ground up
Complete the Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying apprenticeship and gain the skills needed for a certified trade career as a bricklayer or blocklayer.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs(opens in a new tab) for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Balga
When Semester 1, 2025
How Apprenticeship
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.
- Lay bricks for domestic, commercial, and public buildings
- Construct arches, columns, feature walls, steps, stairs, curved walls, and ornamental panels
- Interpret plans
- Apply work health and safety requirements
I have the following attributes:
- Enjoy practical work
- Good hand-eye coordination
- Able to follow plans and instructions
- Comfortable working in a physical environment and from heights
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,200.00 + Resource fee $1,415.00 )
(Tuition fee* $359.04 + Resource fee $1,415.00 )
Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have been applied to the Tuition Fee total displayed under Course Fees. Tuition Fee capping is not reflected in the fees displayed when looking at the cost per unit. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CPCCBL2001 | Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials |
| CPCCBL2002 | Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment |
| CPCCBL3002 | Carry out masonry veneer construction |
| CPCCBL3003 | Carry out cavity brick construction |
| CPCCBL3005 | Lay masonry walls and corners |
| CPCCBL3006 | Lay multi-thickness walls and piers |
| CPCCBL3009 | Install flashings and damp proof course |
| CPCCBL3010 | Construct masonry arches |
| CPCCBL3011 | Construct curved walls |
| CPCCBL3013 | Construct masonry structural systems |
| CPCCCA3002 | Carry out setting out |
| CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures |
| CPCCCM2008 | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| CPCCCM2012 | Work safely at heights |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work |
| CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations |
| CPCCOM2001 | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CPCCBL3001 | Lay paving |
| CPCCBL3004 | Construct masonry steps and stairs |
| CPCCBL3007 | Install glass blockwork |
| CPCCBL3014 | Install fire-rated masonry construction |
| CPCCBL3015 | Construct decorative brickwork |
| CPCCBL3016 | Construct battered masonry walls and piers |
| CPCCCO2013 | Carry out concreting to simple forms |
| CPCCPA3003 | Cut segmental paving |
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