About this Course
The CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying at NECTA in Parramatta,
Sydney, is a nationally recognised trade qualification for bricklayers, blocklayers and
pavers. It covers general, heritage and refractory bricklaying, blocklaying and paving on
new and existing residential, industrial and commercial buildings.
You will learn to set out, lay masonry walls and corners, build cavity brick and masonry
veneer walls, install flashings and damp proof course, and construct arches and curved
walls. Electives let you specialise in heritage restoration, refractory brickwork or
segmental paving.
The course runs for 78 weeks (CRICOS 121485A) and is open to international students
who meet NECTA’s entry requirements. Training and assessment take place in a real or
closely simulated workplace. You need a white card before working on site, and licensing
varies between states
What You'll Learn
Set out and measure
set out, carry out measurements, calculations and basic levelling, and read plans and specifications.
Lay masonry walls
lay walls and corners, multi-thickness walls and piers, and build cavity brick and masonry veneer walls.
Build structural features
install flashings and damp proof course, and construct arches, curved walls and masonry structural systems.
Specialise with electives
heritage restoration, fireplaces and chimneys, decorative brickwork, refractory work or segmental paving.
Work safely
erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding, work safely at heights and apply WHS requirements.
Career Outcomes
Bricklayer
builds and repairs brick walls and masonry features in residential, industrial and commercial buildings.
Blocklayer
lays concrete and masonry blocks for walls and structures.
Paver
prepares sites and lays segmental paving.
Course Information
CRICOS Code
121485A
Course Duration
78 weeks
Campus Location
Level 3, 27 Argyle Street, Paramatta, NSW 2150
This course suits you if you:
want to become a qualified bricklayer, blocklayer or paver in Australia
are an international student looking for a nationally recognised, CRICOS-registered trade qualification in Sydney
already work on building sites and want to formalise your masonry skills
enjoy practical, physical work and building structures that last for decades
are interested in specialist work such as heritage restoration, fireplaces or decorative brickwork