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Certificate III in Bricklaying (Housing)

Certificate III in Bricklaying (Housing)

Accredited course
National Code:
51525
State Code:
1443
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/05/2006
Field of Education
0403 - Building
AQF Level
Certificate III in
Nominal Hours
658
Duration
4 Semesters
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Accredited Date
01/12/2005
Expiry Date
31/03/2010
VET Act Classifier
A
VET Act Conditions
Description

This is a training program that leads to the completion of the Certificate III in Bricklaying (Housing).

This qualification is designed to reflect the role of employees who perform a range of skilled operations in the industry sector with the need to apply discretion and judgement and some multi-skilling.

Schedule
1.

To obtain this qualification all 18 core competencies plus four elective units of competency must be achieved.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W1818 BCGCM2006B Apply basic levelling procedures 16 Unit of competency
W1821 BCGCM2009B Carry out basic demolition 16 Unit of competency
W1768 BCGBL3003B Carry out cavity brick construction 64 Unit of competency
W1813 BCGCM1005B Carry out measurements and calculations 16 Unit of competency
W1787 BCGCA3002B Carry out setting out 12 Unit of competency
W1812 BCGCM1004B Conduct workplace communication 16 Unit of competency
W1776 BCGBL3011B Construct curved walls 16 Unit of competency
W1769 BCGBL3004B Construct masonry steps and stairs 32 Unit of competency
W1820 BCGCM2008B Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding 16 Unit of competency
W1809 BCGCM1001B Follow OHS policies and procedures 32 Unit of competency
W1764 BCGBL2001B Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials 16 Unit of competency
W1774 BCGBL3009B Install flashings and damp proof course (DPC) 8 Unit of competency
W1770 BCGBL3005B Lay masonry walls and corners 40 Unit of competency
W1771 BCGBL3006B Lay multi-thickness walls and piers 40 Unit of competency
W1811 BCGCM1003B Plan and organise work 16 Unit of competency
W1814 BCGCM2001B Read and interpret plans and specifications 32 Unit of competency
W1765 BCGBL2002B Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment 30 Unit of competency
W1810 BCGCM1002B Work effectively in the General Construction industry 16 Unit of competency
2.

Electives - Four units of competency to be selected and achieved

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W1353 BCGCO2003B Carry out concreting to simple forms 24 Unit of competency
W1767 BCGBL3002B Carry out masonry veneer construction 44 Unit of competency
W1782 BCGBL3017B Carry out tuck pointing to brickwork 24 Unit of competency
W1781 BCGBL3016B Construct battered masonry walls and piers 40 Unit of competency
W1780 BCGBL3015B Construct decorative brickwork 40 Unit of competency
W1777 BCGBL3012B Construct fireplaces and chimneys 60 Unit of competency
W1775 BCGBL3010B Construct masonry arches 40 Unit of competency
W2554 Construct masonry arches (Part 1 of 2 BCGBL3010B) 40 Module
W1778 BCGBL3013B Construct masonry structural systems 32 Unit of competency
W1773 BCGBL3008B Install aerated autoclaved concrete (AAC) products 32 Unit of competency
W1779 BCGBL3014B Install fire rated masonry construction 16 Unit of competency
W1772 BCGBL3007B Install glass block work 8 Unit of competency
C3748 BSBSBM301A Research business opportunities 30 Unit of competency
W1819 BCGCM2007B Use explosive power tools (EPT) 8 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
1473 52209 Certificate III in Bricklaying (Housing) Accredited course
VET Info Notes
1. This course is the copyright of the Western Australian Department of Training and Employment on behalf of the Crown.

2. The proponent for this course is TAFEWA Swan on behalf of the WA Department of Training and Employment. This course has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia. It has been placed on the National Register as code 51525.

3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager, Training Products Information Services (TPIS) at the WA Department of Training and Employment or the CSSN Portfolio Officer, TAFEWA Swan, P O Box 1336, Midland WA 6936 telephone (08) 9442 8301.

This course was entered on the STARS on 27th April 2006 by the METS CSSN.
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