Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Brick and Block Laying Pre-apprenticeship)
Ready to build your new career in construction? Get job ready with skills to read and interpret plans, carry out measurements and calculation, and use bricklaying tools and equipment to construct brick and block walls.
This is the perfect course if you're looking for an introduction to the building and construction industry, to work as a bricklayer.
Bricklaying is an important and in-demand trade, being vital to the construction industry as the foundation for residential and commercial developments.
You'll learn how to use bricklaying tools and equipment to construct brick and block walls. Your training will also include core units that are applicable to all job roles — these include workplace safety, reading and interpreting plans, and carrying out measurements and calculations.
Completion of this course can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study. It's also an excellent pathway to an apprenticeship or traineeship in this industry.
Training options
- Fee-free
- Apprenticeship or traineeship
- School-based apprenticeship or traineeship (SBAT)
Industry area
- Building and Construction
Study area
- Bricklaying and Blocklaying
Course ID
- National ID: 52893WA
- WA State ID: AD06
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Get a great foundation for a bricklaying apprenticeship
Complete this pre-apprenticeship and become exactly what employers are looking for in an apprentice bricklayer/blocklayer. This course is designed to provide you with the essential skills needed to construct brick and block walls, giving you a competitive edge in securing an apprenticeship and a strong start in the trade.
You’ll gain practical experience in using bricklaying tools and equipment, as well as learn how to mix, place, and finish concrete, set up and operate a cement mixer, and safely erect, use, and dismantle scaffolding.
By the end of this course, you’ll have the hands-on experience that will enhance your chances of securing an apprenticeship and building a successful career in the trades.
Delivery locations
Bricklaying is an important and in-demand trade and is vital to the construction industry as the foundation for residential and commercial developments. In this course, you’ll learn how to use bricklaying tools and equipment to construct and repair brick and block walls.
Learn in specialist facilities
The Mandurah, Rockingham and Thornlie campuses feature modern workshops with tools and equipment you will find on any work site. Students complete this pre-apprenticeship in an environment that reflects current industry practices and simulates a real-life workplace.
Delivery location
When you complete this Certificate II in Building and Construction pre-apprenticeship you'll be what employers are looking for as an apprentice bricklayer/blocklayer.
- constructing and repairing walls, arches, foundations, and partitions
- interpreting plans
- measuring
- calculating the right amount of materials for the job
- working with scaffolding safely at heights and
- workplace health and safety
Delivery location
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Do you want to explore a trade in bricklaying but aren't sure where to start?
Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) Brick and Block Laying stream is a pre-apprenticeship course designed to get you ready for an apprenticeship or a trade career.
The course is delivered in our customised training facilities over 13 weeks with 9 weeks of hands on training in our trade campuses at Forrestfield or Joondalup and 4 weeks (minimum 150 hours) of work placement in industry.
Delivery location
This is the perfect course if you're looking for an introduction to the building and construction industry, to work as a bricklayer.
Bricklaying is an important and in-demand trade, being vital to the construction industry as the foundation for residential and commercial developments.
You'll learn how to use bricklaying tools and equipment to construct brick and block walls. Your training will also include core units that are applicable to all job roles — these include workplace safety, reading and interpreting plans, and carrying out measurements and calculations.
Completion of this course can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study. It's also an excellent pathway to an apprenticeship or traineeship in this industry.
Training options
- Fee-free
- Apprenticeship or traineeship
- School-based apprenticeship or traineeship (SBAT)
Industry area
- Building and Construction
Study area
- Bricklaying and Blocklaying
Course ID
- National ID: 52893WA
- WA State ID: AD06
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
Get a great foundation for a bricklaying apprenticeship
Complete this pre-apprenticeship and become exactly what employers are looking for in an apprentice bricklayer/blocklayer. This course is designed to provide you with the essential skills needed to construct brick and block walls, giving you a competitive edge in securing an apprenticeship and a strong start in the trade.
You’ll gain practical experience in using bricklaying tools and equipment, as well as learn how to mix, place, and finish concrete, set up and operate a cement mixer, and safely erect, use, and dismantle scaffolding.
By the end of this course, you’ll have the hands-on experience that will enhance your chances of securing an apprenticeship and building a successful career in the trades.
Delivery locations
Bricklaying is an important and in-demand trade and is vital to the construction industry as the foundation for residential and commercial developments. In this course, you’ll learn how to use bricklaying tools and equipment to construct and repair brick and block walls.
Learn in specialist facilities
The Mandurah, Rockingham and Thornlie campuses feature modern workshops with tools and equipment you will find on any work site. Students complete this pre-apprenticeship in an environment that reflects current industry practices and simulates a real-life workplace.
Delivery location
When you complete this Certificate II in Building and Construction pre-apprenticeship you'll be what employers are looking for as an apprentice bricklayer/blocklayer.
- constructing and repairing walls, arches, foundations, and partitions
- interpreting plans
- measuring
- calculating the right amount of materials for the job
- working with scaffolding safely at heights and
- workplace health and safety
Delivery location
Get a great foundation for a bricklaying apprenticeship
Complete this pre-apprenticeship and become exactly what employers are looking for in an apprentice bricklayer/blocklayer. This course is designed to provide you with the essential skills needed to construct brick and block walls, giving you a competitive edge in securing an apprenticeship and a strong start in the trade.
You’ll gain practical experience in using bricklaying tools and equipment, as well as learn how to mix, place, and finish concrete, set up and operate a cement mixer, and safely erect, use, and dismantle scaffolding.
By the end of this course, you’ll have the hands-on experience that will enhance your chances of securing an apprenticeship and building a successful career in the trades.
Locations
Bricklaying is an important and in-demand trade and is vital to the construction industry as the foundation for residential and commercial developments. In this course, you’ll learn how to use bricklaying tools and equipment to construct and repair brick and block walls.
Learn in specialist facilities
The Mandurah, Rockingham and Thornlie campuses feature modern workshops with tools and equipment you will find on any work site. Students complete this pre-apprenticeship in an environment that reflects current industry practices and simulates a real-life workplace.
Locations
When you complete this Certificate II in Building and Construction pre-apprenticeship you'll be what employers are looking for as an apprentice bricklayer/blocklayer.
- constructing and repairing walls, arches, foundations, and partitions
- interpreting plans
- measuring
- calculating the right amount of materials for the job
- working with scaffolding safely at heights and
- workplace health and safety
Locations
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Do you want to explore a trade in bricklaying but aren't sure where to start?
Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) Brick and Block Laying stream is a pre-apprenticeship course designed to get you ready for an apprenticeship or a trade career.
The course is delivered in our customised training facilities over 13 weeks with 9 weeks of hands on training in our trade campuses at Forrestfield or Joondalup and 4 weeks (minimum 150 hours) of work placement in industry.
Delivery location
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