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Course information
Type
CombinationA mix of on campus, virtual, online and workplace training.
Focus
Non-ApprenticeshipCourse specialisation
Schedule
VariableSelf paced study with fixed due dates.
Duration
3 yearsTime required to complete this course.
Start date
4 Feb 2026First day of attendance online or on campus.
End date
6 Dec 2028Final day of attendance online or on campus.
Class details
Location
Proposed timetable
WedThe proposed timetable is a draft and will be confirmed by your teacher
Class time
7 hoursDedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
Additional study time
2 hoursThe minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
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Application required
Some courses have entry requirements you need to meet before you can enrol. Our course information outlines what these requirements are and how you can apply.
Course fees
$0 to $16,860This is course may be available at a reduced cost. See fee types for eligibility criteria.
Reduced fee options
This training is subsidised by the NSW government. Eligibility criteria apply.
Additional information
Other things to know
Assessments
Assessments let you show what you've learned and check what you may need to work on.
Knowledge assessments: short answer, extended response, multiple-choice questions, assignments
Skills assessments: projects
Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation
Work placement
Work placement gives you real experience and develops your skills.
There is no work placement requirement for this qualification. As an apprentice, you will gain your experience with your employer.
If you are enrolling as a non-apprentice, you need to be in relevant employment or have access to appropriate simulated workplace environments to meet the course completion requirements.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
Access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): steel capped boots, hearing protection and safety glasses
Additional entry requirements
To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
To take this course as an apprenticeship you need to be employed as an apprentice in the industry as evidenced by a letter of support from your employer and
Submit your Training Plan Proposal (TPP) with your application
Units
Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 28 units of competency, including 20 core and 8 speciality units.
Core units - 20
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Carry out setting outCPCCCA3002
Apply basic levelling proceduresCPCCCM2006
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industryCPCCWHS2001
Carry out measurements and calculationsCPCCOM1015
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Course delivery
Combination study
Learn through a combination of on-campus classroom, virtual classroom, online, and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled face-to-face or virtual classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.
Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Miller
TAFE NSW Miller is a quiet and relaxed campus located on Hoxton Park Road, just off the M7 in Sydney’s south west.
With facilities designed to simulate real-world situations and working environments, TAFE NSW Miller provides students with the opportunity to apply their skills in a practical way. Like the Building and Construction Faculty, which features beautiful timber panelling, stained glass windows and painted ceiling rosettes that have all been skilfully restored by talented TAFE NSW students.
Campus address
Cnr Hoxton Park Road & Banks Road Miller 2168
Parking on campus grounds is available.
Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info
Liverpool Station is 7000 metres from campus.
Facilities
TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.
Computer labs
Conference rooms
Library
Various specialist classrooms
Student support
We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.
- Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Wed8:30 am - 6:00 pm
- Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
- Student Services Phone: 131 601
- Counselling and careers Phone: 131 601 Email: CounsellingandCareerDevelopmentSupport@tafensw.edu.au
- Disability services Phone: 131 601 Email: DisabilityandAccessStudentSupport@tafensw.edu.au