Qualification Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 7:21 AM AWST
22/07/2026 7:21 AM AWST
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Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying
Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying
Qualification
National Code:
CPC30108
CPC30108
State Code:
W577
W577
TGA Status:
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0403 - Building
Original TGA Release Date
19/05/2011
Approved Date
28/07/2009
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
768
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/05/2011
VET Act Conditions
This qualification can only be obtained by fulfilling the obligations of an apprentice under a training contract except: (a) a person who is temporarily living in Australia on a student visa issued by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship may obtain the qualification through a registered training provider approved to deliver a course for the qualification; or (b) a person seeking recognition of prior learning under s60I of the VET Act.
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 19/05/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
Schedule
Packaging Rules
27 units of competency are required for award of the qualification:21 compulsory units plus
6 elective units
A maximum of two of the six required elective units may be substituted by selecting relevant units of competency from and Certificate III or IV construction qualification or qualification in another endorsed Training Package
1. Compulsory Units
Complete 10 units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9375 | CPCCCM2006A | Apply basic levelling procedures | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W9435 | CPCCOHS2001A | Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | 32 | Unit of competency |
| W9378 | CPCCCM2009A | Carry out basic demolition | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W9367 | CPCCCM1005A | Carry out measurements and calculations | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W9341 | CPCCCA3002A | Carry out setting out | 12 | Unit of competency |
| W9366 | CPCCCM1004A | Conduct workplace communication | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W9377 | CPCCCM2008A | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W9365 | CPCCCM1003A | Plan and organise work | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W9370 | CPCCCM2001A | Read and interpret plans and specifications | 32 | Unit of competency |
| W9364 | CPCCCM1002A | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | 16 | Unit of competency |
2. Compulsory Units - Brick and Blocklaying Field of Work
Complete all 11 units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9322 | CPCCBL3003A | Carry out cavity brick construction | 64 | Unit of competency |
| W9321 | CPCCBL3002A | Carry out masonry veneer construction | 44 | Unit of competency |
| W9330 | CPCCBL3011A | Construct curved walls | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W9329 | CPCCBL3010A | Construct masonry arches | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W9323 | CPCCBL3004A | Construct masonry steps and stairs | 32 | Unit of competency |
| W9318 | CPCCBL2001A | Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W9333 | CPCCBL3014A | Install fire-rated masonry construction | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W9328 | CPCCBL3009A | Install flashings and damp proof course | 8 | Unit of competency |
| W9324 | CPCCBL3005A | Lay masonry walls and corners | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W9325 | CPCCBL3006A | Lay multi-thickness walls and piers | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W9319 | CPCCBL2002A | Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. Elective Units
6 units to be completed
The elective units listed are ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9384 | CPCCCO2003A | Carry out concreting to simple forms | 24 | Unit of competency |
| W9335 | CPCCBL3016A | Construct battered masonry walls and piers | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W9334 | CPCCBL3015A | Construct decorative brickwork | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W9331 | CPCCBL3012A | Construct fireplaces and chimneys | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W9326 | CPCCBL3007A | Install glass blockwork | 8 | Unit of competency |
| W9320 | CPCCBL3001A | Lay paving | 22 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W135 | BCG30103 | Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D390 | CPC30111 | Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code CPC30108 taken from the Construction, Plumbing and Services Integrated Framework Training Package CPC08 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. This qualification is the copyright of DEEWR.
1. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available on the national training website NTIS or the future training.gov.au.
2. This model training program was entered into STARS by VETT&L, Department of Education and Training on 28/7/2009.
1. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available on the national training website NTIS or the future training.gov.au.
2. This model training program was entered into STARS by VETT&L, Department of Education and Training on 28/7/2009.
Entry Requirements
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