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About the course
This Certificate III apprenticeship builds practical skills for bricklaying and blocklaying work in the construction industry. Training focuses on producing quality masonry outcomes and developing core on-site capabilities, supported by off-site face-to-face sessions for techniques not commonly encountered at work. The expected apprenticeship duration is around 42 months, delivered in a mixed-mode format within the College of Trades. The programme focuses on applied engineering drawings, workshop skills, and technical maintenance competencies.
Career outcome
Graduates develop job-ready trade skills for masonry work across residential and commercial construction settings. The qualification supports employment as a bricklayer or blocklayer, with skills applicable to laying bricks and blocks, setting out and building structural and decorative elements, and completing related construction tasks to industry standards. This Certificate III trade outcome is designed for bricklaying and blocklaying careers in the building sector. Preparing graduates for engineering technician, draftsperson, and technical service roles, or degree articulation.
Living Costs in AUSTRALIA**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,452 - 1,920 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,103 - 1,459 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 322 |
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