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Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Brick and Block Laying Pre-apprenticeship)

National ID: 52893WA | State ID: AD06

Want to build the blocks for your career in construction?

This pre-apprenticeship equips you with the skills employers need in an apprentice bricklayer/blocklayer. Gain the best chance of getting an apprenticeship in an outdoors trade such as bricklaying, carpentry or labouring. Bricklaying is an important and in-demand trade, being vital to the construction industry as the foundation for residential and commercial developments. In this course youll learn how to use bricklaying tools and equipment to construct and repair brick and block walls. 

Gain these skills

  • constructing and repairing walls, arches, foundations, and partitions
  • mixing and placing concrete
  • interpreting plans
  • measuring and calculating the right amount of materials for the job
  • erecting, using and dismantling scaffolding
  • basic levelling procedures
  • workplace health and safety

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Bricklayer | Builder's labourer

Further Study Option(s)

  • Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying
  • Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Course overview

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Balga
Duration
One semester
Competitive
Yes
Clarkson
Duration
One semester
Competitive
Yes
Location Duration Competitive
Balga One semester Yes
Clarkson One semester Yes

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Thornlie
Duration
One semester
Competitive
Yes
Location Duration Competitive
Thornlie One semester Yes

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Bunbury
Duration
9 months
Competitive
Yes
Location Duration Competitive
Bunbury 9 months Yes
Last updated on August 28, 2026