Course description
Kickstart your career in the construction industry with our Brick & Block Laying Certificate. This hands-on course provides comprehensive training in essential bricklaying and masonry techniques, preparing you for an Apprenticeship as a bricklayer or blocklayer.
You will gain practical skills in:
- Laying bricks and blocks with precision
- Reading and interpreting construction drawings
- Calculating materials for projects
- Implementing on-site health and safety procedures
Bricklaying is a rewarding trade that combines physical work with problem-solving, keeping you active and engaged. Successful completion of this course will make you job-ready and provide meaningful credit towards further study in related qualifications. It’s a dynamic career that keeps you active and engaged. If you are looking to join the construction industry, this is the course for you.
Gordon VCE / VCE VM Students
If you are studying your full VCE or VCE-VM program at The Gordon you can include a VETDSS course as part of your VCE program. Apply for a VETDSS course.
Important Information:
- Your entry requirements and assessments will differ as you will be studying your VCE with The Gordon.
- Fees APPLY for this course – see the Fees section below.
- This course may be delivered under VETDSS as a partial qualification.
Possible career outcomes
- Apprentice bricklayer
- Trades assistant in the building industry
Applications & attendance
How to apply
- Follow our instructions for how to apply for a course.
- Apply online by selecting an intake from the Applications & attendance table below.
If you need help, visit Customer Service or request application support via email.
Submission of an application does not guarantee a place in the course.
| Intake | Applications | Attendance | Classes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Full Year East Geelong Campus |
Open: 1 Aug 2024 Close: 15 Dec 2025 |
Class Day | Part Time | Apply |
Class times are indicative and may change before the course starts. Students may need to complete some self-paced learning and assessments outside class, varying by course and skill level, or may be required to attend classes both on campus and online.
Follow the link for more information on attendance mode definitions and offer timing.
An application doesn't guarantee a place in the course.
Many courses have limited spots and may fill quickly, so apply early and ensure your application is fully completed, as only successful applicants will receive offers, issued as soon as possible. If numbers are low, intakes or courses may be cancelled.
Entrance Requirements
- Applicants must be 16 years and over at the time of course commencement.
- Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills at Year 10 or Year 11 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 2.
- Any student under the age of 17 must provide an Exemption from School form prior to undertaking the course.
- You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Free TAFE. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.
Personal Learning Requirements
There are personal learning requirements for each qualification at The Gordon. These are essential personal capabilities and skills required to successfully complete the course and be ready to work in the industry.
Please review the requirements here and consider any challenges you may have in meeting them. When applying for your course, please let us know what support you may need.
Pre-training review
Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment. Follow this link for more information about literacy and numeracy skills.
Units & assessments
| Core Units | Code | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Apply basic levelling procedures | CPCCCM2006 | 8 |
| Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | CPCCWHS2001 | 20 |
| Carry out measurements and calculations | CPCCOM1015 | 20 |
| Conduct workplace communication | CPCCOM1014 | 20 |
| Erect and safely use working platforms | VU23314 | 24 |
| Interpret and apply basic plans and drawings | VU23313 | 25 |
| Prepare for work in the building and construction industry | VU23312 | 18 |
| Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | CPCWHS1001 | 6 |
| Provide basic emergency life support | HLTAID010 | 12 |
| Elective Units | Code | Hours |
| Apply basic bricklaying techniques | VU23316 | 126 |
| Apply brick veneer construction techniques | VU23317 | 80 |
| Apply cavity brick construction techniques | VU23318 | 80 |
| Apply masonry blockwork techniques | VU23319 | 50 |
| Identify and handle bricklaying tools and equipment | VU23315 | 76 |
Please note that the listed electives are delivered by The Gordon but you may not need to complete all of these units to successfully complete this qualification. If you have previously completed any of the units of competency relevant to this course, you may be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT). Any previous relevant experience may qualify you for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Find out more about CT or RPL here.
Assessment will be based on.
- Questioning
- Observations and practical demonstrations
Fees
This course is eligible for Free TAFE!
Eligible Victorian students who elect to use their Free TAFE opportunity will not incur any tuition fees. Material and resources fees still apply. Follow the link for further information and to check the eligibility criteria.
All fees and charges are correct at time of publication but may change without notice. The student tuition fees are indicative only. Additional fees may apply. Where GST is applicable to any courses or materials, the fee displayed is inclusive of the GST.
Which fee will I pay?
Your fees will be charged according to your eligibility for government funding. For more information, visit our Fees & Payments pages.
Fee help
Payment plans may be available for eligible students who need assistance to manage their fee payments.
Further study options
Many Gordon courses offer pathways to higher qualifications within The Gordon and in some cases, to university degrees. Your Gordon course may provide credit points which could reduce further study time. Follow the link to find more information about pathways, or contact Customer Service.