This is an intensive training program designed to give trainees the skills and knowledge necessary to be productive onsite.
Trainees work on full size projects of varying degree, in NMIT's specially designed workshops. Successful completion of this certificate will lead the trainee into Certificate III in General Construction (Bricklaying/Blocklaying) Apprenticeship.
About the Course
- Local Students
- International Students
- National Code: 21844VIC
- Local Fees: fees and charges
Campus: Heidelberg
Duration
Full-time: 16 weeks
Modes of Delivery
Further Study and Careers
Pathways to Further Study
On successful completion of this course, participants will be granted 480 hours of credit in the Certificate III in General Construction (Bricklaying/Blocklaying) Apprenticeship.
Study Pathways at NMIT
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this course may gain employment in the bricklaying area of the building industry as a trainee in an Australian Apprenticeship.
Entrance Requirements
There are no formal entrance requirements. Applications from sponsored students are invited at any time. Places are also available for a limited number of unsponsored applicants. Applicants will be advised of interviews and intake tests which will be arranged as required. A bricklayer/builder who wishes to sponsor a student must give written notice to NMIT that he or she intends to apprentice the student when they successfully complete their sixteen weeks program. Every effort is made by teaching staff to find employment for unsponsored students.
Materials
Assessment Methods
Student assessment will combine progressive testing and internal assessment.
Materials
All materials are supplied as part of enrolment fees. Equipment lists are available from the Building Structures & Services Department.
More Information
How to Apply
Local Students
Full-time (2010):
To start this course in 2010 apply directly to NMIT.
Full-time Mid-year Entry (2010):
To start this course in 2010 apply directly to NMIT.
Units of Study
| Code | Subject | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| VBQM697 | Workplace safety and industry induction | 40 | Core |
| VBQM698 | Workplace procedures for environmental sustainability | 36 | Core |
| VBQM699 | Basic first aid | 8 | Core |
| VBQM700 | Building structures | 8 | Core |
| VBQM701 | Calculations for the building industry | 20 | Core |
| VBQM702 | Career studies | 16 | Core |
| VBQM703 | Communications for the building industry | 20 | Core |
| VBQM704 | Introduction to scaffolding | 24 | Core |
| VBQM705 | Levelling | 8 | Core |
| VBQM706 | Quality principles for the building industry | 8 | Core |
| VBQM707 | Safe handling and use of plant and power tools (16hrs) | 16 | Core |
| VBQM708 | Workplace documents and plans | 20 | Core |
| VBQM709 | Bricklaying hand tools | 60 | Core |
| VBQM710 | Bricklaying basic skills | 126 | Core |
| VBQM711 | Bricklaying veneer construction principles | 100 | Core |
| VBQM712 | Bricklaying cavity construction | 100 | Core |
| VBQM713 | Masonary blockwork | 50 | Core |
| VPAU349 | Work Safely in the Construction Industry | 6 | Core |
