CPC33020 – Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying

Course Description

This qualification reflects the trade qualified role of a bricklayer, blocklayer or paver who may have responsibility for undertaking heritage bricklaying, refractory bricklaying, bricklaying, blocklaying and paving work in residential, industrial and commercial contexts, in both existing and new constructions.

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.

Course Duration

2 Years (104 Weeks)

Mode of Delivery

Trainer & Assessor led, face-to-face in the simulated classroom environment and in the workshop.

Delivery Location:

Classroom: Suite 603 Level 6, 2 Meredith Street, BANKSTOWN, NSW 2200

Workshop: Practical face to face training is provided at workshop.

Workshop: Unit 3, 12 Anne Street, St Marys NSW 2760.

Fees

Enrolment Fee (non-refundable): $250

Tuition Fee: $34000

Material Fee: $95

Late/ Re-Assessment Fee: $50 per unit

Who Should Undertake This Qualification

This qualification is aimed at students who would like to enhance their skills and knowledge to create further educational and employment opportunities for themselves.

Target Group

This qualification is aimed at targeting overseas students, who are:
● seeking to pursue or further a career in bricklaying, block laying and paving;
● seeking to enter a new industry sector;
● seeking a pathway to higher level qualifications.
Characteristics of the target group are as follows:
Students will be from a range of countries and may be living in Australia for the first time or may have been here in the recent or more distant past.
Many will speak English as a second language, although an entry level has been set to ensure students are able to complete course work.
Students are expected to typically fall into the age range of 18 – 35 as people still establishing or changing careers.
Credit and/or RPL can be provided for those with existing skills and knowledge allowing such students to complete the course in a shorter timeframe.

Student Entry Requirements

Hallmark Institute has the following entry requirements where International students must:
• be at least 18 years of age and have completed 12 or equivalent;
• participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs;
• have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old).
English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
o educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
o successful completion of an English Placement Test.
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

Technology Literacy Requirements:

To successfully undertake CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying course, the student should have:

● Ability to produce and present high-level word-processed documents/reports of several pages;
● Ability to obtain, interpret, evaluate, and present information from a variety of sources (reading or the internet or via other assistive technology);
● Ability to analyse, research and provide statistical data based on specific trends;
● Ability to work with a diverse workforce.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy

The students will also be required to undertake an LLN test to identify if they will require additional learning support and if the identified level of additional support is within Hallmark Institute capabilities to deliver. Based on the group of students that this course is designed for all are expected to have high- level of LLN capabilities.

Learner Support

On the basis of the individual’s LLN test outcomes, the School will arrange appropriate learner support in the following areas:

Language
Literacy
Numeracy

Prospective students who require additional support services to those offered by Hallmark Institute, will need to verify that these support options are available before enrolment by calling the office on +61 2 90666903.

Please note that the support services offered above form part of the reasonable adjustments options offered by Hallmark Institute. If a student needs access to the support services listed above, no additional fees apply.

Support from Trainers and Assessors

Each enrolled student will have access to trainer and assessor support. Trainers and assessors can be contacted by telephone and email during business hours. There is no additional cost to chat with a trainer or assessor. All of our trainers and assessors are passionate industry experts who are available to guide you through your learning experience.

Student Support Services Department

Hallmark Institute has a dedicated Student Support Services Department which provides administrative support to enrolled students (e.g. how to log into the online learning system, etc.).

Student Welfare

Where the student is experiencing any personal difficulties s/he should be referred to the Principal who will arrange appropriate support for the student in need. If the student’s needs exceed the Institute’s support capacity, it will refer the student to an appropriate external agency.

Unit of Competency

CPCCBL2001 – Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials

Upon successful completion of this unit, students are expected to have learnt:

How to analyse and improve the trade qualified role of a bricklayer, block layer or paver who may have responsibility.
Undertaking heritage bricklaying, refractory bricklaying, bricklaying block laying and paving work in residential, industrial and commercial contexts.
Completing ongoing professional development.
To provide the training and assessment leading to recognition of skills.
Completing ongoing professional development

Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice.

This is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

CPCCBL2001 – Handle and prepare bricklaying and block-laying materials