Certificate III in General Construction (Bricklaying / Blocklaying)

Comments about Certificate III in General Construction (Bricklaying / Blocklaying) - On Campus - Bendigo - Victoria

• Objectives
  This apprenticeship course provides the training component of a bricklaying/blocklaying apprenticeship. You will learn the knowledge, skills and applications required to begin a career as a bricklayer/blocklayer.
• Entry requirements
  Before you begin your training, you must gain full time employment as a bricklaying/blocklaying apprentice, under a training agreement established with your employer.
• Academic title
  Certificate III in General Construction (Bricklaying / Blocklaying)
• Course description
  Key Study Areas      Key training areas include:
  
      * Brickwork material
      * Corners
      * English bond
      * Flemish bond
      * Junction walls and piers
      * Scaffolding
      * Blocklaying
      * Drawing practice
      * Related mathematics
  
  Where     • Bendigo (Charleston Road Campus)
  
  Duration Options
  
  The Bricklaying/Blocklaying Apprenticeship takes up to 4 years to complete, however it may be possible to achieve time exemptions based on existing competency or accelerated learning achievements. Training may involve part time attendance at BRIT during the first 3 years.
  
  Selection Process     • No Selection Process Required
  
  Employment Opportunities    
  
  After completing this course you will be eligible for employment in the growing building industry, in both domestic and commercial companies. Once you have developed experience in the industry you may have the opportunity to start your own business by becoming a registered builder.
  
  Assessment    
  
  You will be assessed as part of this course.
  
  Recognition of Prior Learning    
  
  Recognition of your current qualifications and prior learning: BRIT has processes to give you credit for relevant units from your prior study, and to assess your prior learning against units in a course.

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