Certificate II in Building and Construction (Bricklaying) (Pre-apprenticeship)

Course Code
21844VIC
Course Type
Pre-Apprenticeship
Course Level
Skills Creation
Course Location
Yallourn
Course Duration
Full Time: 16 weeks
Course Cost
For an individual quotation of fees payable, please visit your nearest campus of GippsTAFE. Click Here for further information regarding Fees and Charges.
Study Modes
On Campus
Starting Date
Full Time:
  • April 2012

  • July 2012

    • Times
    8.00 am - 4.00 pm
    Enquiries

    Colin MacLean
    Phone: (03) 5127 0233
    Fax: 1300 094 661
    Email: colinm@gippstafe.edu.au
    Post: PO Box 3279, GMC 3841

    Course Overview

    Want to get a head start on a career in the building industry? GippsTAFE provides you with the skills you need to hit the ground running and increase your chances of gaining a bricklaying apprenticeship.

    This course will give you basic skills in the areas of levelling, building structures, hand and power tools, scaffolding, masonry blockwork and construction principles.

    GippsTAFE is recognised by the Institute for Trade Skills Excellence as one of Australia’s leading building and construction training providers.

    Qualifications And Recognition

    Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate II in Building and Construction (Bricklaying) (Pre-apprenticeship).

    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

    Many GippsTAFE courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.

    Employment Prospects

    • Apprenticeship in Bricklaying/Blocklaying

    Entry Requirements

    • Satisfactory completion of Victorian Year 10 (or equivalent) or mature age
    • Interview
    • Demonstration of basic English language, literacy and numeracy skills.

    How To Apply

    Direct to Institute

    Assessment

    Assessment is competency based and includes practical demonstrations, problem solving, assignments, short answer tests (written and oral).

    Opportunities For Further Study

    Course Structure

    Module Code

    Module Name
    VBQM697 Workplace safety and industry induction
    VBQM698 Workplace procedures for environmental sustainability
    VBQM699 Basic first aid
    VBQM700 Building structures
    VBQM701 Calculations for the building industry
    VBQM702 Career studies
    VBQM703 Communications for the building industry
    VBQM704 Introduction to scaffolding
    VBQM705 Levelling
    VBQM706 Quality principles for the building industry
    VBQM707 Safe handling and use of plant and power tools
    VBQM708 Workplace documents and plans
    VBQM709 Bricklaying hand tools
    VBQM710 Bricklaying basic skills
    VBQM711 Bricklaying veneer construction principles
    VBQM712 Bricklaying cavity construction principles
    VBQM713 Masonry blockwork