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Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Brick and Block Laying Pre-apprenticeship)

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Want to build the blocks for your career in construction? This pre-apprenticeship will equip you with the skills employers are looking for in an apprentice bricklayer/blocklayer..

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
1 semester full-time
Course Code
52893WA
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

Want to build the blocks for your career in construction? This pre-apprenticeship will equip you with the skills employers are looking for in an apprentice bricklayer/blocklayer.

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Bricklaying is an important and in-demand trade, being vital to the construction industry as the foundation for residential and commercial developments. In this course you'll learn how to use bricklaying tools and equipment to construct and repair brick and block walls.

Complete this course to give yourself the best chance of getting an apprenticeship and a head start in an outdoors trade such as bricklaying, carpentry or labouring.

Learn in specialist facilities

The Mandurah, Rockingham and Thornlie campuses feature modern workshops with tools and equipment you will find on any work site. Students complete this pre-apprenticeship in an environment that reflects current industry practices and simulates a real-life workplace.

Entry requirements

School Leaver Non-School Leaver AQF
OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent Certificate I or Certificate II

Study locations

Thornlie

What you will learn

  • constructing and repairing walls, arches, foundations, and partitions
  • mixing and placing concrete
  • interpreting plans
  • measuring and calculating the right amount of materials for the job
  • erecting, using and dismantling scaffolding
  • basic levelling procedures
  • workplace health and safety

Career pathways

  • Bricklayer
  • Builder's labourer

Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

Work placement is mandatory for completion of this course. SM TAFE will arrange a suitable work placement within industry for you which will involve your attendance at a workplace.

To access free career planning and job search assistance, visit the Jobs and Skills Centres page.