CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying

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Course Details
Provider Name	Auswide College
RTO Code	45893
CRICOS Code	04045K
CRICOS Course Code	120770D
Location	Classroom: Level-3, 1 Fitzwilliam Street, Parramatta NSW 2150. Workshop: Unit 26, 128 Station Road, Seven Hills NSW 2147.
Delivery Mode	This program is delivered in the classroom, through scheduled and supervised online sessions, and in a workshop.
Duration	52 weeks, including 40 study weeks and 12 weeks of holidays.
Study Load	14 hours a week in the classroom and 6 hours of structured self-study.

Overview of Course

This qualification reflects the trade qualified role of a bricklayer, blocklayer or paver who may have responsibility for undertaking heritage bricklaying, refractory bricklaying, bricklaying, blocklaying and paving work in residential, industrial and commercial contexts, in both existing and new constructions.

The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CPC33020

Facilities and Equipment

Training rooms, including desks, chairs, whiteboard, and overhead projector.
Learning and assessment materials as outlined in this TAS.
Resources as indicated in the CPC33020 Tool, Equipment and Materials List.

In addition, all students who are undertaking this qualification must have the following resources while in class.

A laptop or computer that is installed with Microsoft Office or similar.

Who should apply for this course and why?

This course is targeted at international students who are:

seeking to pursue or further a career in bricklaying, blocklaying and paving.
seeking to enter a new industry sector.
seeking a pathway to higher level qualifications.

Completing this course may provide you with employment or learning opportunities. Potential employment options are in bricklaying, blocklaying and paving work in residential, industrial and commercial contexts, in both existing and new constructions. Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into a range of building and construction qualifications.

What can I expect?

The following units are included in this course and all are required for the award of the qualification. Students who only complete some units will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment for units successfully completed.

Code	Title	Core or Elective
CPCCBL2001*	Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials	Core
CPCCBL2002*	Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment	Core
CPCCBL3002*	Carry out masonry veneer construction	Core
CPCCBL3003*	Carry out cavity brick construction	Core
CPCCBL3005*	Lay masonry walls and corners	Core
CPCCBL3006*	Lay multi-thickness walls and piers	Core
CPCCBL3009*	Install flashings and damp proof course	Core
CPCCBL3010*	Construct masonry arches	Core
CPCCBL3011*	Construct curved walls	Core
CPCCBL3013*	Construct masonry structural systems	Core
CPCCCA3002*	Carry out setting out	Core
CPCCCM2006	Apply basic levelling procedures	Core
CPCCCM2008*	Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding	Core
CPCCCM2012*	Work safely at heights	Core
CPCCOM1012	Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry	Core
CPCCOM1013	Plan and organise work	Core
CPCCOM1014	Conduct workplace communication	Core
CPCCOM1015	Carry out measurements and calculations	Core
CPCCOM2001*	Read and interpret plans and specifications	Core
CPCCWHS2001	Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry	Core
CPCCBL3015*	Construct decorative brickwork	Elective Group A
CPCCPA3003*	Cut segmental paving	Elective Group C
CPCCPA3002*	Lay segmental paving	Elective Group C
CPCCCO2013*	Carry out concreting to simple forms	General Elective
CPCCSF2004*	Place and fix reinforcement materials	General Elective
CPCCCM2009*	Carry out basic demolition	General Elective
CPCCBC4003	Select, prepare and administer a construction contract	General Elective
CPCCBL3001*	Lay paving	General Elective

Training and assessment information

This course is delivered face-to-face in a classroom-based setting, as well as through structured self-study. Practical training will take place at the Auswide workshop.

The timetable for this course will be advised in your Offer Letter and Student Agreement.

You are required to attend classes for 14 hours, as well as complete 6 hours of structured self-study per week for 40 study weeks (4 terms of 10 weeks each). Holiday breaks are as indicated in your timetable.

Class sessions include a mix of theory and practical activities with a focus on creating a real-life workplace.

In addition to classroom based learning and structured self-study, you will also need to complete approximately 5 hours of additional, unsupervised study per week including general reading and research for assessments.

You will also need to complete assessments for this course which will include:

Written questions
Observations

At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.

Your theory classes will be conducted in modern classrooms and you will be able to access Wi-Fi. There are also areas for you to relax, as well as conduct additional study.

Course progress and attendance

Satisfactory course progress and attendance is very important in order to meet visa requirements. Please read the International Student Handbook carefully for more information. You will also be provided with further information about course progress and attendance requirements at your orientation.

Student support

We offer the following in relation to support and welfare.

one-to-one support from the trainer/assessor
support with personal issues
access to additional learning resources
reasonable adjustment in assessment
social events
information about external sources of support.

You may not have studied for a while, may have English as a second language or need additional assistance with literacy or numeracy.

We will identify any additional support needs you may have at the time of application and enrolment and may prepare a Student Support Plan for you based on those needs.

Resource requirements

You are required to bring your own laptop with Office 365 (or similar program) to all classes. These costs are not included in your course fees. Specifications for laptops and associated costs are included below.

You will also need to purchase a textbook and we have also included details.

PC

Requirement	Details
Processor	Intel® or AMD processor with 64-bit support; 2 GHz or faster processor
Operating system	Microsoft Windows 10
RAM	10 GB or more of RAM (8 GB recommended)
Hard disk space	3.1 GB or more of available hard-disk space
Monitor resolution	1024 × 768 display (1280 × 800 recommended) with 16-bit colour and 512 MB or more of dedicated VRAM; 2 GB is recommended.
Graphics processor acceleration requirements	OpenGL 2.0-capable system
Internet	Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.

MacOS

Requirement	Details
Processor	Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support
Operating system	MacOS version 10.12 (Sierra), macOS version 10.13 (High Sierra), or macOS version 10.14 (Mojave).
RAM	2 GB or more of RAM (8 GB recommended)
Hard disk space	4 GB or more of available hard-disk space for 64-bit installation; additional free space required during installation.
Monitor resolution	1024 × 768 display (1280×800 recommended) with 16-bit colour and 512 MB or more of dedicated VRAM; 2 GB is recommended.
Graphics processor acceleration requirements	OpenGL 2.0-capable system
Internet	Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.

Name of software	Associated costs
Office 365	For Price Refer to Microsoft website	https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/microsoft-365/buy/compare-all-microsoft-365-products
Laptop details	Associated costs
Any laptop that meets the specifications above	$450 (approximate only)	Various

Course Credit

You can apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in our International Student Handbook, which is available at www.auswidecollege.edu.au.

If you are granted course credit, this will affect your course fees as well as the duration of your course. We will advise you in writing of changes to fees or course duration as a result of the credit. You will also be issued with a new Confirmation of Enrolment.

For any questions about course credit, contact us at the details shown below.

What are the entry requirements?

AUSWIDE College has the following entry requirements.

International students must:

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have completed the unit CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry.
Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs. The course entry interview will also assess whether students can use digital technologies.
Have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years old).

English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:

Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
Successful completion of an English Placement Test at IELTS level 6.0.

Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.0.

How much does it cost?

The costs for this course are as follows:

Fee Type	Details
Course fees	Tuition fees: AUD $14,400 Enrolment fee: AUD $400 Material fee: AUD $2,500 (Please contact us for promotional fees and scholarship offers)
Non-tuition fees	May apply and can be found in our International Student Handbook on our website at www.auswidecollege.edu.au

Course fees do not include laptops, software or textbooks – see information above.

A detailed payment plan and payment arrangements are provided in the Offer Letter and Student Agreement. You must pay all of your course fees on time. Non-payment of fees may result in cancellation of enrolment.

You are also required to take out Overseas Health Insurance Cover before arriving in Australia. AUSWIDE College provides details of OSHC providers in the International Student Handbook. You can approach any of these providers to find out costs and organise your cover.

Additional costs associated with living in Australia are outlined in the International Student Handbook. You should carefully review these costs in relation to budgeting. Further information can be found at https://www.studyaustralia.gov.au/en/life-in-australia/living-and-education-costs.

How can I apply?

To apply for this course, you are required to complete an enrolment form and submit all required supporting evidence including copies of your:

High School Certificate or Year 12 Equivalent
Proof of English language proficiency as specified in the entry requirements.

Where to from here?

If your application is successful, we will send you an Offer Letter and Student Agreement. You should make sure you read through this document carefully to make sure you are happy with all of the terms and conditions. If you are, then simply sign the document and send it back to us.

Once we receive this, we will issue you with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter and an invoice for the first payment.

The first day of each course will include orientation and induction. Orientation will include information about the campus, living in Australia, accessing our support services and methods for achieving success throughout the course, including course progress requirements.

This course outline should be read in conjunction with the AUSWIDE College International Student Handbook. This can be found online at: www.auswidecollege.edu.au