Course Code:
CPC33020
Qualification 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.
Occupational titles could include:
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.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements vary between states. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.
Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
Entry Requirement
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
This qualification has core units and elective units of competency that cover the skills and knowledge of three specialist groups, and general electives:
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
Prerequisite units of competency
An asterisk (*) against a unit code below indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisite unit(s) must be assessed before assessment of any unit of competency with an asterisk. Check the unit of competency for information on specific prerequisite requirements. All prerequisite requirements are packaged in the qualification.
Core units
CPCCBL2001* - Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials
CPCCBL2002* - Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment
CPCCBL3002* - Carry out masonry veneer construction
CPCCBL3003* - Carry out cavity brick construction
CPCCBL3005* - Lay masonry walls and corners
CPCCBL3006* - Lay multi-thickness walls and piers
CPCCBL3009* - Install flashings and damp proof course
CPCCBL3010* - Construct masonry arches
CPCCBL3011* - Construct curved walls
CPCCBL3013* - Construct masonry structural systems
CPCCCA3002* – Carry out setting out
CPCCCM2006* – Apply basic levelling procedures
CPCCCM2008* – Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM2012* - Work safely at heights
CPCCOM1012 – Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
CPCCOM1013 – Plan and organise work
CPCCOM1014 – Conduct workplace communication
CPCCCM1015 – Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCCM2001* – Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCWHS2001 – Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Elective Units of Competency
Elective units for this course are as follows:
Group A - Traditional and heritage bricklaying
CPCCST4001 – Prepare to undertake the heritage restoration process
CPCCST4002 – Undertake the heritage restoration process
CPCCBL3004* – Construct masonry steps and stairs
CPCCBL3012* – Construct fireplaces and chimneys
CPCCBL3015* – Construct decorative brickwork
CPCCBL3016* – Construct battered masonry walls and piers
CPCCBL3017* – Carry out tuck pointing and repointing to masonry
CPCCCO2013* - Carry out concreting to simple forms
CPCCSF2004* - Place and fix reinforcement materials
Group B – Refractory Bricklaying
CPCCST4003 - Undertake preparations for refractory work
CPCCST4007 - Construct a fire brick wall and arch using refractory materials
CPCCBL3004* - Construct masonry steps and stairs
CPCCBL3012* - Construct fireplaces and chimneys
CPCCBL3016* - Construct battered masonry walls and piers
CPCCCM2009* - Carry out basic demolition
CPCCCO2013* - Carry out concreting to simple forms
CPCCSF2004* - Place and fix reinforcement materials
Group C - Paving
CPCCCO2013* - Carry out concreting to simple forms
CPCCPA3001* - Prepare subgrade, base and bedding course for segmental paving
CPCCPA3002* - Lay segmental paving
CPCCPA3003* - Cut segmental paving
CPCCPA3004* - Finish segmental paving
CPCCPA3005* - Maintain and repair segmental paving
CPCCSF2004* - Place and fix reinforcement materials
General Electives
AHCLSC319* - Implement a retaining wall project
CPCCBC4003 - Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
CPCCST4003 - Undertake preparations for refractory work
CPCCBL3001* - Lay paving
CPCCBL3004* - Construct masonry steps and stairs
CPCCBL3007* - Install glass blockwork
CPCCBL3012* - Construct fireplaces and chimneys
CPCCBL3014* - Install fire-rated masonry construction
CPCCBL3015* - Construct decorative brickwork
CPCCBL3016* - Construct battered masonry walls and piers
CPCCBL3017* - Carry out tuck pointing and repointing to masonry
CPCCBL3018* - Install aerated autoclaved concrete products
CPCCCM2009* - Carry out basic demolition
CPCCCO2013* - Carry out concreting to simple forms
CPCCPA3001* - Prepare subgrade, base and bedding course for segmental paving
CPCCPA3002* - Lay segmental paving
CPCCPA3003* - Cut segmental paving
CPCCPA3004* - Finish segmental paving
CPCCPA3005* - Maintain and repair segmental paving
CPCCSF2004* - Place and fix reinforcement materials
This qualification will be offered by one of these following RTOs：
Building Trades Australia (RTO: 30979)
