CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying
Do you want to build a lifetime career from the ground up?
Gain the skills needed for a certified trade career as a bricklayer or blocklayer.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs(opens in a new tab) for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Balga
When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2025
How Apprenticeship
Do you want to build a lifetime career from the ground up?
The Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying is an apprenticeship that prepares you for a career as a qualified bricklayer or blocklayer. During the apprenticeship, you'll gain practical, hands-on experience while learning essential skills like laying bricks for domestic, commercial, and public buildings. The course also covers interpreting construction plans and applying work health and safety requirements. This apprenticeship provides a clear pathway to becoming a skilled tradesperson.
The Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying is an apprenticeship; please see the Apprenticeships section for more information.
- Lay bricks for domestic, commercial, and public buildings
- Construct arches, columns, feature walls, steps, stairs, curved walls, and ornamental panels
- Interpret plans
- Apply work health and safety requirements
I have the following attributes:
- Enjoy practical work
- Good hand-eye coordination
- Able to follow plans and instructions
- Comfortable working in a physical environment and from heights
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPCCBL2001 Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials | $25.92 | $7.68 | $25.00 |
| CPCCBL2002 Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment | $48.60 | $14.40 | $80.00 |
| CPCCBL3002 Carry out masonry veneer construction | $71.28 | $21.12 | $120.00 |
| CPCCBL3003 Carry out cavity brick construction | $103.68 | $30.72 | $80.00 |
| CPCCBL3005 Lay masonry walls and corners | $64.80 | $19.20 | $55.00 |
| CPCCBL3006 Lay multi-thickness walls and piers | $64.80 | $19.20 | $140.00 |
| CPCCBL3009 Install flashings and damp proof course | $12.96 | $3.84 | $40.00 |
| CPCCBL3010 Construct masonry arches | $129.60 | $38.40 | $80.00 |
| CPCCBL3011 Construct curved walls | $25.92 | $7.68 | $100.00 |
| CPCCBL3013 Construct masonry structural systems | $51.84 | $15.36 | $95.00 |
| CPCCCA3002 Carry out setting out | $19.44 | $5.76 | $15.00 |
| CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures | $25.92 | $7.68 | $10.00 |
| CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | $25.92 | $7.68 | $15.00 |
| CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights | $25.92 | $7.68 | $10.00 |
| CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | $25.92 | $7.68 | $10.00 |
| CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work | $25.92 | $7.68 | $10.00 |
| CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication | $25.92 | $7.68 | $10.00 |
| CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations | $25.92 | $7.68 | $10.00 |
| CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications | $51.84 | $15.36 | $10.00 |
| CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | $51.84 | $15.36 | $20.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$35.64 | $10.56 | $30.00 |
|
|
$51.84 | $15.36 | $70.00 |
|
|
$12.96 | $3.84 | $60.00 |
|
|
$25.92 | $7.68 | $135.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $100.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $25.00 |
|
|
$38.88 | $11.52 | $20.00 |
|
|
$12.96 | $3.84 | $30.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPCCBL2001 Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials | $25.92 | $7.68 | $25.00 |
| CPCCBL2002 Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment | $48.60 | $14.40 | $80.00 |
| CPCCBL3002 Carry out masonry veneer construction | $71.28 | $21.12 | $120.00 |
| CPCCBL3003 Carry out cavity brick construction | $103.68 | $30.72 | $80.00 |
| CPCCBL3005 Lay masonry walls and corners | $64.80 | $19.20 | $55.00 |
| CPCCBL3006 Lay multi-thickness walls and piers | $64.80 | $19.20 | $140.00 |
| CPCCBL3009 Install flashings and damp proof course | $12.96 | $3.84 | $40.00 |
| CPCCBL3010 Construct masonry arches | $129.60 | $38.40 | $80.00 |
| CPCCBL3011 Construct curved walls | $25.92 | $7.68 | $100.00 |
| CPCCBL3013 Construct masonry structural systems | $51.84 | $15.36 | $95.00 |
| CPCCCA3002 Carry out setting out | $19.44 | $5.76 | $15.00 |
| CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures | $25.92 | $7.68 | $10.00 |
| CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | $25.92 | $7.68 | $15.00 |
| CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights | $25.92 | $7.68 | $10.00 |
| CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | $25.92 | $7.68 | $10.00 |
| CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work | $25.92 | $7.68 | $10.00 |
| CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication | $25.92 | $7.68 | $10.00 |
| CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations | $25.92 | $7.68 | $10.00 |
| CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications | $51.84 | $15.36 | $10.00 |
| CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | $51.84 | $15.36 | $20.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$35.64 | $10.56 | $30.00 |
|
|
$51.84 | $15.36 | $70.00 |
|
|
$12.96 | $3.84 | $60.00 |
|
|
$25.92 | $7.68 | $135.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $100.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $25.00 |
|
|
$38.88 | $11.52 | $20.00 |
|
|
$12.96 | $3.84 | $30.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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