CPC33020 – Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying

Training and Assessment Strategy

Heyden Lakes Pty Ltd trading as Oscar Institute | RTO No. 21118 | CRICOS: 04300M | Website: www.oscarinstitute.edu.au Suite 2.03, Level 2, 138 - 142 Nicholson Street, Footscray VIC 3011 | Phone: 0481 000 432 | Email: heydenlakes@gmail.com TAS CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying V1.1 Page 1 of 20

Program Details

Qualification Code CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying Training PackageCPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package

Qualification Requirements Description

Total number of units = 28

20 core units plus

8 elective units, of which:

Electives must be selected as follows:
the elective units can be selected, once only, from any of the groups listed in the qualification packaging rules
up to two units from the electives listed below, plus one unit selected from any current training package or accredited course as long as it contributes to a valid, industry supported vocational outcome, maintains the integrity of the AQF level of this qualification.

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.

Occupational titles could include:

▪ Bricklayer

▪ Blocklayer

▪ Paver.

The bricklaying, blocklaying and paving industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered and assessed in this context.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements vary between states. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Purpose The purpose of this program is to cover covers the essentials skills and knowledge required to commence your career as a qualified Heritage Bricklayer, Paver and/or Bricklayer in the construction industry. Students develop specialist skills and knowledge to carry out bricklaying and blocklaying for residential and commercial construction work. Students also gain general skills in design, problem

solving, construction technology, project documentation and project administration, including quality assurance.

Learner Characteristics/ Target Group

The target market for this program includes learners with minimal or no knowledge of the construction industry and specifically to bricklaying and blocklaying. The target market also includes those learners willing to carry out bricklaying and blocklaying tasks in a residential, industrial or commercial building or developing specialist skills and knowledge to run a small-to-medium construction business, including:

quantity surveying
planning and scheduling of labour and materials
selecting contractors
managing project risk and quality
managing workplace safety
applying business codes and standards
structural principles for residential and commercial constructions
interpretation of plans and specifications
small business finance.

The amount of training required by a learner to achieve a qualification/unit depends on:

The starting point of the learner.
Their learning skills.
The mode of delivery by Oscar Institute
The breadth and complexity of the skills and knowledge to be acquired.

If the learner has a significant amount of relevant prior experience, it may be that the learner can proceed directly to the assessment process (RPL) for some units, so the amount of training will be reduced.

Alternatively, if the learner is facing challenges, such as the need for substantial preparation, learning support, reasonable adjustments and/or personal coaching the amount of training will need to be increased to meet their needs.

Delivery Mode, Duration and Location

Delivery Mode/s Classroom Based:

This course will be delivered face-to-face in a classroom-based setting, which also includes simulated work environment. The learners are also provided with an opportunity to have access to active building sites.

Program Duration The duration for this program is 104 weeks including:

8 study periods of 11 weeks each (88 study weeks in total)
16 weeks of term break (which can also be used as re-assessment period)

Delivery Period The delivery will occur over 8 terms, each term comprising of 11 weeks. For more details, please refer to the actual timetable.

Delivery Site/sOscar Institute

Level 2, 138 Nicholson Street,

Footscray VIC 3011

Warehouse Address: 29 Lentini Street,

Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029

Units of Competency

Code	Title	Core/ Elective	Contact Delivery Hours	Assessment hours	Self Study Hours**
CPCCBL2001*	Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials	Core	28	12	10
CPCCBL2002*	Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment	Core	48	12	15
CPCCBL3002*	Carry out masonry veneer construction	Core	68	12	20
CPCCBL3003*	Carry out cavity brick construction	Core	68	12	20
CPCCBL3005*	Lay masonry walls and corners	Core	108	12	30
CPCCBL3006*	Lay multi-thickness walls and piers	Core	68	12	20
CPCCBL3009*	Install flashings and damp proof course	Core	28	12	10
CPCCBL3010*	Construct masonry arches	Core	108	12	30
CPCCBL3011*	Construct curved walls	Core	48	12	15
CPCCBL3013*	Construct masonry structural systems	Core	48	12	15
CPCCCA3002*	Carry out setting out	Core	48	12	15
CPCCCM2006	Apply basic levelling procedures	Core	28	12	10
CPCCCM2008*	Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding	Core	48	12	15
CPCCCM2012*	Work safely at heights	Core	28	12	10
CPCCOM1012	Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry	Core	28	12	10
CPCCOM1013	Plan and organise work	Core	28	12	10
CPCCOM1014	Conduct workplace communication	Core	28	12	10
CPCCOM1015	Carry out measurements and calculations	Core	28	12	10
CPCCOM2001*	Read and interpret plans and specifications	Core	28	12	10
CPCCWHS2001	Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry	Core	28	12	10
CPCCCM2009*	Carry out basic demolition	Elective	48	12	15

CPCCCO2013*	Carry out concreting to simple forms	Elective	28	12	10
CPCCSF2004*	Place and fix reinforcement materials	Elective	108	12	30
CPCCBC4003	Select, prepare and administer a construction contract	Elective	48	12	15
CPCCBL3017*	Carry out tuck pointing and repointing to masonry	Elective	28	12	10
CPCCBL3018*	Install aerated autoclaved concrete products	Elective	68	12	20
CPCCBL3001*	Lay Paving	Elective	48	12	15
CPCCBL3015*	Construct decorative brickwork	Elective	108	12	30
Total Hours			1424	336	440

An asterisk (*) against a unit code indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisite unit/s must be assessed and successfully completed before assessment of any unit of competency with an asterisk. Pre-Requisite Unit - CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry.

Entry Requirements

There is no pre-requisites or specific entry requirement for this qualification. This course is available to all international students and Oscar Institute requires that students are able to provide evidence that they:

Have demonstrated an IELTS level at score of least 6.0 or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years old) or demonstration of successful completion of at least General English at Upper Intermediate or English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level.
Have a suitable level of language, literacy and numeracy to complete course requirements with or without additional support that Oscar Institute is able to provide.
Must be a proficient user of advanced calculators.
Have successfully completed Australian year 12 or equivalent or must be of matured age with adequate LLN skills. • Are at least at age of 18 on the date of course commencement.
Student must have access to working PC or laptop with a configuration suitable to meet study requirements. Please seek your trainer/assessor assistance in this regard.
Student must have sound digital literacy and access to working internet.
Please Note: It is highly recommended that student must have successfully completed ‘CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry’, prior commencing this course as this unit of competency is a pre-requisite to most of the units contained within the qualification.
All the students commencing this course are required to complete LLN test on the orientation day to assist Oscar Institute to identify student’s needs for additional support during their study with Oscar Institute.

Orientation:

New student Orientation will be done face to face. New students will receive an e-mail and call from the Admissions department, prior to their date of commencement with all necessary further information and instructions. If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact +61 (0) 481 000 432 or heydenlakes@gmail.com.

Support

All staff at Oscar Institute will continue to work and will continue to provide the students with the support any individual may need. The student will be remained connected with each trainer/assessor through regular class participation to assist them continuing their studies. Oscar Institute will also provide online academic and language support and student support staff are always here to help.

Pathways

Once students have successfully completed CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying, they can work as a Heritage Bricklayer, Paver and/or Bricklayer. The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:

CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building),
CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), or
Range of Certificate IV or Diploma level qualifications with the CPC Training Package.

Volume of learning

The volume of learning specified for the qualification at the Certificate III level is 1200 – 2400 hours or 1 – 2 years.

Amount of Training/Assessment/Self-Learning

The following is the proposed amount of training for the qualification:

Type	Time	Number	Hour
Class Sessions	As directed		1424
Assessment	As directed		336
Prescribed Self-Study, activities and assessment preparation	5 hours per week	88 weeks	440
Total Hours			2200

The required amount of training for the qualification is determined by the following factors:

the entry level and previous experience of the target learner.
the number of units of competency in the qualification.
the breadth and depth of the required knowledge and skills required for the qualification.
the mode of delivery of the qualification.
industry consultation.
feedback from resource developer as prescribed in the assessment user guides.
the volume of learning requirements.

Oscar Institute considers the characteristics of its learners and the resources available as well as the mode of delivery in determining the amount of training. The College has conducted an analysis of typical learner characteristics, such as knowledge and skills, life and work experience, and the available resources and delivery modes, and mapped these characteristics against the requirements of each unit of competency in the qualification.

Based on this information and taking into account the feedback from the industry representatives, Oscar Institute estimates the time learners will need to spend in attending classes, lectures or tutorials, preparing for assessments, structured self-study, etc. for each unit as well as the whole qualification. The following mechanism was used to ensure that the amount of training is adequate to the intended target cohort to meet the requirements of unit of competency:

Amount of Training

Taking into consideration:

• Learners existing skills, knowledge and experience (if any)

• Mode of delivery

Structured Learning

• Classroom sessions

• Assessments

• Classroom activities.

• Projects, role-plays

• Available resources • Number of units	• structured prescribed reading • prescribed follow-up activities.
Volume of Learning	Structured Learning PLUS Un-Structured Learning • Self-study • Assessment preparation
Course Duration	The number of days, months or years to undertake the course from enrolment to completion.
Nominal Hours	Funding mechanism Not a requirement under the AQF or Standards for RTOs

The target learners for this qualification are international students, and the following analysis of the existing skills and knowledge has been applied:

The entry level of learners is expected to be at least Australian Year 12 or equivalent, so most learners may not necessarily have had exposure to building and construction industry.
There is no specific requirement for any substantial work experience for the qualification, means most learners are not expected to have any work experience in building and construction industry job roles with possible accountabilities related to bricklayer or blocklayer or likewise.
The minimum requirement for age is 18 years, so it is unlikely that most learners have any previous work experience to demonstrate the breadth, depth and complexity of the required knowledge and skills for the qualification at this level which requires the learners to be able to:

o Demonstrate some relevant theoretical knowledge.

o Apply a range of well-developed skills.

o Apply known solutions to a variety of predictable problems.

o Perform processes that require a range of well-developed skills where some discretion and judgement is required. o Interpret available information, using discretion and judgement.

o Take responsibility for own outputs in work and learning.

o Take limited responsibility for the output of others.

Since a majority of learners that will enrol in this qualification may include those who have just completed their high school studies and those with little or no experience in working in the building and construction industry, they may need additional training and self-study time.

Moreover, learners may also not be familiar with the VET learning and assessing methods. This means that the Oscar Institute needs to provide them with sufficient learning material and activities (as specified in student learner guides) so that they can achieve the required outcomes. The following influences the longer or shorter amount of training:

Shorter Standard Learner Longer
Learner with existing skills knowledge and experience
Current skills and knowledge Currently working in industry Relevant prior qualifications	Standard Duration	No skills and knowledge Has not worked in industry No relevant qualifications Language, literacy and/or numeracy requirements
Number of units delivered and assessed as a proportion of the full qualification
Low number of units	Standard	High number of units

Oscar Institute has determined an appropriate amount of training during the planning and design phase for each unit of competency. This was achieved through industry engagement where the amount of training was defined for the learners with no prior experience in the industry. During the industry consultation, it was also estimated the period of time over which it could reasonably expect the student with no experience to meet that requirement of unit of competency.

The additional training and self-study time has been planned within the duration of the course to keep in mind the above reasons.

If the learner has a significant amount of relevant prior experience, they can proceed directly to the assessment process (RPL) for some units, so the amount of training will be reduced. Alternatively, if the learner is facing challenges, such as the need for substantial preparation, learning support, reasonable adjustments and/or personal coaching the amount of training will be increased to meet their needs.

RPL applications by international students are expected to be for learning undertaken for a similar unit of competence or subject undertaken as part of a higher education program, and not so much for work experience gathered during previous jobs, given their general age and minimal or non-existent work experience at the managerial level.

Similarly, if the learner has already achieved some of the units of competency required to successfully complete this qualification at Oscar Institute, only a proportion of the qualification will need to be delivered and the amount of training will be reduced. In such a case, a full-time load for the student will be maintained as far as possible by adjusting the learner’s course schedule and COE duration.

If learners require it, Oscar Institute will provide additional teaching and learning activities to ensure that the learners:

gain all relevant skills and knowledge, and
are able to successfully complete the qualification within the expected COE duration.

Oscar Institute has structured this program to include 1760 hours of face-to-face delivery including assessment as well as 440 hours of homework (self-directed learning) over 88 weeks (not including term breaks). Additional self-study and assessment preparation hours may be allocated to some units since the learners may not have had the exposure to these subject areas. This will allow learners to practice the skills and knowledge required within the unit of competency.

Assessment sessions are scheduled after the delivery hours and students are required to complete the assessment tasks in class. Trainers are required to allocate time for students to complete any outstanding activities, reading, role-plays, meetings, presentations or further tasks that require observation or submission to the trainer/assessor. The trainer/assessor should allow time to review any topics or activities undertaken by students to consolidate their learning. Students should use these assessment sessions to work on their assessment tasks, with support from the trainer/assessor where relevant. Reasonable adjustment should be made where appropriate.

All units of competencies contained in this qualification will be delivered as standalone units. The total volume of learning is 2200 hours over 104 weeks period.

Self-study hours:

Please Note: Self-Study hours are not to be considered as online or distance learning.

Students are allocated 5 hours per week of self-study which will involve review of classroom session and/or activities, studying material given student guide and preparation of unit of competency etc. Self-Study hours are indicative only and may differ depending on each learner’s prior skills and knowledge. Therefore, the learning duration of the qualification may vary from the volume of learning recommended for the qualification. It should be noted that learners may require more or less time than the specified volume of learning, provided that delivery arrangements give students sufficient opportunity to achieve the learning outcomes for the qualification type, level and discipline. (https://www.aqf.edu.au/download/413/volume-learning-v2-2014/7/volume-learning-v2- 2014/pdf).

Student Orientation Program

The orientation session that will cover the following content:

Introductions to staff
How to access support services provided by Oscar Institute
External support services available such as legal, emergency, health and wellbeing
Nearby amenities to assist with learning such as libraries
Student code of conduct
Complaints and appeals policy and procedure

Critical incident policy & procedure
Privacy
Introduction to course requirements

Training Arrangements

Delivery and assessment will occur over 88-week period with 20 hours of contact time per week. To allow for school holidays and breaks this will occur over a period of 104 weeks depending upon the intake date.

Student contact delivery hours = 1424 hours
Student assessment hours = 336 hours
Review of classroom activities, learning activities from student guide, group discussions with fellow students/learners and assessments = 5 hours per week x by 88 weeks = 440 hours
Term-Break (Re-Assessment Period) = 16 Weeks

Class sessions are planned to ensure that students can cater for a wide variety of learning styles. Additionally, workplace practices and environments will be regularly simulated and used to conduct skills-based assessments in accordance with unit requirements.

Students will be allocated to one of the following shift times:

Shift 1 Monday and Tuesday from 8.00 AM - 4.30 PM (30 minutes break) and Wednesday from 8.00 AM - 12.00 PM • Shift 2 Wednesday from 12.30 PM - 4.30 PM, Thursday and Friday from 8.00 AM - 4.30 PM (30 minutes break) • Shift 3 Friday from 5.00 PM to 9.00 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 8.00 AM - 4.30 PM (30 minutes break) • Shift 4 Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 5.00 PM to 9.00 PM

Schedule:

This will be achieved by scheduling classes for 20 hours face-to-face between Mondays to Sunday. The other days of the week are used for private study time and review of classroom activities, learning activities, group discussions with fellow students/learners and assessment preparation.

An example is indicated below:

Term 1: 11 Weeks

Re-assessment Week/Term Break for 3 Weeks or as appropriate

Term 2: 11 Weeks