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TAFE International Western Australia

Perth , Western Australia ,Australia

Certificate III in Bricklaying / Blocklaying

Do you want to build a career from the ground up? When you complete CPC30111 Certificate III in Bricklaying / Blocklaying you will have all the skills to become a Bricklayer or Blocklayer. This practical, hands-on course will teach you how to use tools and equipment to lay bricks for domestic, commercial, and public building projects. It covers techniques such as basic leveling procedures, basic demolition, measurements, and calculations, erecting and dismantling restricted scaffolding and setting out a project.

You will also learn how to create arches and columns, build features and curved walls and construct steps and ornamental panels. You will also develop the knowledge to interpret plans and an understanding of occupational health and safety requirements for the construction industry. This course is ideal if you love working outdoors, have good hand-eye coordination, and the ability to complete work to a high standard.

This course has a compulsory work placement that needs to be undertaken before you can successfully finish this course. Prior to this placement, you will be required to complete the Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card) unit of competency as this specifies the mandatory work health and safety training required prior to undertaking construction work. There is no extra cost for this unit.

Campus Information

South Metropolitan TAFE

South Metropolitan TAFE is one of Western Australia’s largest and most diverse vocational education and training providers, delivering training to thousands of local and international students every year. Students can get involved and meet new friends in college social activities such as the annual Rottnest Island tour. Study support is also available on campus, to help you reach your study goals. Specialty courses include engineering, hospitality, maritime, oil and gas, and automotive. Extensive training facilities are available, including the award-winning Bentley Pines training restaurant, the fully operational oil and gas facility, student veterinary clinic, massage clinics, garden centre, pet grooming clinic, libraries and prayer rooms.

Intakes

  • Feb
  • July

Application Processing Time in Days: 7

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

  • Bricklayer & Blocklayer

 

PSW Opportunity

  • N/A

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 10.
 
Bangladesh
 
Year 10/11 Equivalent
  • Secondary School Certificate – pass
Year 12 Equivalent
  • Higher Secondary Certificate (minimum GPA of5
or
  • 60% in HSC first division pass ) GCE A-Level (2 subject passes)
English Equivalent
  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.5) direct entry.
  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.0) - course will be packaged with 10 weeks ELICOS prior to entry.
India
 
Year 12 Equivalent
  • State Education Boards 65% overall across all academic subjects.*
  • Central Board Secondary Education (CBSE) with 60% average overall across all academic subjects.
  • Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) with 60% average overall across all academic subjects.
  • * TAFE International Western Australia does not accept results from some State  Education Boards.
  • Diploma qualifications: Average mark of 60% or above, should be VITC recognized and of 2-3 years duration.
English Equivalent
  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.5) direct entry.
  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.0) - course will be packaged with 10 weeks ELICOS prior to entry.
Nepal
 
Year 10/11 Equivalent
  • Higher Secondary Education Board Certificate (Grade 12) (Minimum 60% overall)
Year 12 Equivalent
  • Higher Secondary Education Board Certificate (Grade 12) (Minimum 60% overall)
English Equivalent
  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.5) direct entry.
  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.0) - course will be packaged with 10 weeks ELICOS prior to entry.
 
Pakistan
 
Year 10/11 Equivalent
  • ?Higher Secondary School Certificate/ Intermediate Certificate (55% overall minimum)
Year 12 Equivalent
  • Higher Secondary School (Intermediate) (55% overall minimum) Certificate Diploma (Polytechnic/Vocational)
English Equivalent
  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.5) direct entry.
  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.0) - course will be packaged with 10 weeks ELICOS prior to entry.
Sri Lanka
 
Year 10/11 Equivalent
  • GCE 0 levels (4 subject passes)
Year 12 Equivalent
  • Sri Lankan GCE A-Level (3 passes) British GCE A-Level (2 passes)
English Equivalent
  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.5) direct entry.
  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.0) - course will be packaged with 10 weeks ELICOS prior to entry.