Bricklayers lay bricks, pre-cut stone and other types of building blocks in mortar to construct and repair walls, foundations, partitions, arches and other structures.
Occupation description
Bricklayers lay bricks, pre-cut stone and other types of building blocks in mortar to construct and repair walls, foundations, partitions, arches and other structures.
Their job involves:
- Studying plans and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures.
- Erecting and dismantling restricted height scaffolding.
- Sealing foundations with damp-resistant materials and spreading layers of mortar to serve as base and binder for blocks using trowels.
- Laying bricks in rows, designs and shapes, and spreading mortar between joints.
- Embedding blocks in mortar and removing excess mortar.
- Checking vertical and horizontal alignment.
- Cutting, shaping and polishing stones and bricks using machines and hand tools, and shaping bricks to fit irregular spaces.
- Repairing and maintaining bricks, cement blocks and related structures.
How will I be assesed?
Documentary Evidence Assessment
We will review your documentary evidence to ensure it meets the employment and training requirements and indicates that you have the necessary skills, knowledge and experience as a Bricklayer.
You can find information about the employment, training, and document requirements below:
- For information on what evidence you need to include with your application, download the Evidence guide.
- If you are in pathway 1 you also need to find information on assessment for your specific occupation
- For information about the employment experience requirements for a Pathway 1 application, please refer to the Pathway 1 Employment Experience Guidelines.
- If you are applying for a Pathway 2 assessment, please read the Pathway 2 Candidate Guide.
Technical Assessment
If you are successful in Stage 1, you will complete a technical assessment.
For more information about the technical assessment, see the Pathway 1 Technical Assessment Guide and Pathway 2 Candidate Guide.
What skills and knowledge do I need?
The qualification relevant to this occupation is CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying. To be awarded this qualification, you must demonstrate your skills and knowledge in the units of competency listed below. Each unit of competency defines a selection of knowledge and skills required in Australian workplaces.
You must achieve 28 units of competency:
- 20 core units
- 8 elective units
- Core Units
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Code Title CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights* CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted heights scaffolding* CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications* CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures CPCCCA3002 Carry out setting out CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations CPCCBL2001 Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials* CPCCBL2002 Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment* CPCCBL3009 Install flashings and damp proof course* CPCCBL3003 Carry out cavity brick construction* CPCCBL3005 Lay masonry walls and corners* CPCCBL3002 Carry out masonry veneer construction* CPCCBL3006 Lay multi-thickness walls and piers* CPCCBL3010 Construct masonry arches* CPCCBL3011 Construct curved walls* CPCCBL3013 Construct masonry structural systems*
- Elective Units
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Code Title CPCCCM2009 Carry out basic demolition* CPCCBL3012 Construct fireplaces and chimneys* CPCCBL3004 Construct masonry steps and stairs* CPCCBL3001 Lay paving* CPCCBL3014 Install fire-rated masonry construction* CPCCBL3017 Carry out tuck pointing and repointing to masonry* CPCCBL3016 Construct battered masonry walls and piers* CPCCBL3015 Construct decorative brickworks*
You must demonstrate competency in all core and elective units of competency and all of their pre-requisite units.
NOTE: * — indicates that a unit requires a pre-requisite/s
How to Apply
If you're a tradesperson, your skills and experience will be assessed by someone who has worked in your trade and understands your skills and qualifications. VETASSES is Australia's leading assessment body for trades and we can assess 27 different trade occupations.
Step 1
Check your eligibility to apply for a Trade Skills Assessment.
Step 2
Understand the Assessment Process
Step 3
Confirm the type of evidence you may be asked to provide
Step 4
Find the cost you’ll need to pay up front for your trade skills assessment
Step 5
FAQs
You are strongly encouraged to review each of the units of competency shown above. To do this:
1. Go to the following website: http://training.gov.au/Search.
2. Enter a unit code (e.g. MSMWHS200) into the ‘Title or code’ search box.
3. Click on the ‘NRT’ button.
4. Click on the ‘Search’ button.
5. Read the Unit of Competency information.