Specialist Bricklaying And Blocklaying RPL
Get your Cert III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying without going back to class. Finalised in as little as 15 business days*
CPC33020 RPLYour Bricklaying And Blocklaying Experience, Turned Into a Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying
You already do the work every day. We turn your bricklaying and blocklaying experience into your nationally recognised trade certificate and stay with you from the first call to the day your certificate arrives.
- No classes*
- No exams*
- From 15 business days*
- Nationally recognised
* RPL assesses your existing skills and work experience against a nationally recognised qualification. Outcomes depend on eligibility, your evidence and independent assessment by our affiliated RTO. Timeframes start once complete evidence is received. XPQualify does not issue qualifications. Conditions apply.
- Qualification
- Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying
- Code
- CPC33020
- AQF level
- Level 3
- Units
- 28 (20 core + 8 elective)
- Entry requirement
- None
- Occupation
- Bricklayer (ANZSCO 331111)
CPC33020 RPL Guide
Everything You Need Is Right Here
No more searching. This page answers every question about bricklaying and blocklaying RPL, and one call to our team handles the rest.
- Your own RPL advisor from day one
- The correct quote after your free assessment, with no hidden fees
- We help you build your evidence portfolio
- 100% online, from anywhere in Australia
What is CPC33020 Cert III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying RPL?
CPC33020 RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) lets experienced bricklayers fast track their Cert III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying, the nationally recognised Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying, by proving the skills they already use at work instead of studying the full course.
- At least 2 to 3+ years in bricklaying and blocklaying in Australia, along with any overseas experience
- 100 points of ID, a detailed CV, payslips, a supervisor reference letter and work evidence
- Our partner RTO can finalise your qualification in as little as 15 business days* once your evidence is complete
Who It's For
Who Qualifies for Cert III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying RPL?
If one of these sounds like you, you're exactly who we help every day.
- Bricklayer or blocklayer working without a trade certificate
- Residential brick veneer and cavity brick layer
- Commercial blocklayer
- Heritage bricklayer or restoration specialist
- Paver or segmental paving layer
- Overseas trained bricklayer now working in Australia
Cert III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying RPL wherever you work
100% online for bricklayers in every state and territory:
- Sydney
- Melbourne
- Brisbane
- Perth
- Adelaide
- Canberra
- Hobart
- Darwin
- Regional Australia
Licensing and Careers
CPC33020 Licensing and Career Pathways Across Australia
A Cert III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying is the nationally recognised trade qualification for bricklaying and blocklaying.
New South Wales
NSW Fair Trading licenses residential building work and some trades. Rules differ by job type, so we check what applies to the bricklaying and blocklaying work you do.
Queensland
The QBCC licenses building work over set values. We check whether your bricklaying and blocklaying work needs a licence and which qualification it needs.
Victoria
The Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) registers and licenses practitioners. We check whether your bricklaying and blocklaying work needs registration.
WA, SA, TAS, ACT and NT
Each has its own licensing regulator and rules. We check what applies in your state or territory on your free call.
Your trade certificate opens doors either way: builders and commercial clients often require certified tradespeople, and licensing is decided by your state regulator, not the RTO. We check your state's rules on your free call.
The RPL Process
How to Get Your CPC33020 Through RPL in 4 Steps
Four clear steps to fast track your qualification, with our team beside you the whole way.
Step 1: Free skills check
Start in under 60 secondsAnswer a few quick questions about your bricklaying and blocklaying work. An RPL advisor then calls you for a friendly, no pressure chat and confirms CPC33020 is the right fit.
Step 2: Build your experience portfolio
Show what you do every dayYou get a checklist made for CPC33020. Gather payslips, references, photos of your completed work, job sheets and site records, and our team helps you put it all together.
Step 3: Assessment by an RTO
Verified by qualified assessorsOur affiliated RTO checks your portfolio against the current CPC33020 competency standards. If anything is missing, the assessor may ask for more evidence, observe you at work or suggest gap training.
Step 4: Receive your qualification
A milestone you've earnedOnce approved, the RTO issues your nationally recognised CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying. Use it for trade rates, licensing where it applies, or your own bricklaying and blocklaying business.
Evidence Checklist
Required Evidence for CPC33020 RPL
Most bricklayers already have these on their phone or in a drawer.
- 01
100 points of ID
Passport, driver's licence, Medicare card or birth certificate.
- 02
Detailed CV
Your bricklaying and blocklaying roles, employers, dates, project types and tasks. The more detail, the better.
- 03
Payslips or employment letter
Recent payslips, or a letter confirming your role and hours.
- 04
Supervisor reference letter
On letterhead, describing your bricklaying and blocklaying duties and the projects you completed, signed with contact details.
- 05
Photos and job records
Photos and videos of walls, corners, arches, curved walls and paving you laid, plus job sheets and site records.
- 06
White Card and USI
Your construction induction card (White Card) and your USI from usi.gov.au.
Photos are powerful evidence: dated photos and short videos of your work at each stage help assessors map your skills to the units. Your assessor may also observe you at work.
Your Job, Mapped
How Your Job Maps to CPC33020 Units
Examples of the evidence assessors look for, by role.
| Your role | CPC33020 unit | Typical evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Brick veneer layer | CPCCBL3002Carry out masonry veneer construction | Photos of veneer walls, job sheets |
| Cavity brick layer | CPCCBL3003Carry out cavity brick construction | Photos of cavity walls, site records |
| All bricklayers | CPCCBL3005Lay masonry walls and corners | Photos of walls and corners, supervisor reference |
| Feature bricklayer | CPCCBL3010Construct masonry arches | Photos of arches and feature work |
| All bricklayers | CPCCBL3009Install flashings and damp proof course | Photos of flashings and DPC |
| Commercial blocklayer | CPCCBL3013Construct masonry structural systems | Photos of block walls, plans you worked from |
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RPL or the Full Course?
Apprenticeship or full course
- Typically a 3 to 4 year apprenticeship
- 28 units of training and assessments
- Time off the tools for classes
- You relearn what you already do every day
CPC33020 RPL with XPQualify
- Qualification finalised from 15 business days*
- No classes or exams*
- 100% online, from anywhere in Australia
- The correct quote after your free assessment, no hidden fees, plus our Price Beat Guarantee*
Our Pricing Promise
Why We Only Quote After Your Free Assessment
We want YOU to save money. That's why we can ONLY give you the Correct Quote after your initial assessment. A quote given without an initial assessment would leave you UNNECESSARILY overpriced, and we don't want to do that to you!
- Free initial assessment
- A quote based on your actual experience
- You won't find a cheaper or faster RPL service in Australia**
CPC33020 RPL FAQs
CPC33020 RPL Questions, Answered
Still unsure? Call 1800 325 210 and talk to a real advisor.
Can I fast track my Cert 3 in Bricklaying and Blocklaying through RPL?
Yes. If you already work in bricklaying and blocklaying, RPL is the fastest way to your CPC33020. Instead of a 3 to 4 year apprenticeship, our partner RTO can finalise your qualification in as little as 15 business days* once your evidence is complete. Conditions apply.*
Can my electives cover heritage brickwork or paving?
Yes. Your elective units are matched to your bricklaying work, such as decorative brickwork, masonry steps and stairs, concreting or paving. Your advisor guides the selection.
How long does CPC33020 RPL take?
Once your complete evidence is submitted, our partner RTO can finalise your qualification in as little as 15 business days*. Most of the time goes into gathering documents, and our advisors help you do that quickly. Conditions apply.*
How much experience do I need for CPC33020 RPL?
Most successful applicants have at least 2 to 3+ years of hands on work in bricklaying and blocklaying. The assessing RTO sets the exact requirement, and we confirm it in your free eligibility check.
How much does CPC33020 RPL cost?
You get the correct quote after your free eligibility check, with no hidden fees. Quoting before we understand your experience would leave you UNNECESSARILY overpriced, and we don't want that for you. Call 1800 325 210 to start. Our Price Beat Guarantee* applies to comparable quotes. Conditions apply.*
Can overseas trained bricklayers get CPC33020 through RPL?
Yes, if you are now working in bricklaying and blocklaying in Australia. Your overseas experience can support your application, but the RTO will need Australian evidence such as payslips, an employer letter and a supervisor reference letter showing your current work.
Is an RPL qualification the same as one earned by study?
Yes. RPL leads to the same nationally recognised qualification, with the same national recognition as one completed through study.
Does XPQualify issue the certificate?
No. XPQualify is an RPL consultancy. We check your eligibility, help prepare your evidence and refer you to an affiliated RTO, which assesses you and issues the qualification.
Units and Packaging Rules
CPC33020 Units and Packaging Rules
The full detail, for anyone who wants it.
View core and elective units
To achieve CPC33020 you must complete 28 units: 20 core and 8 electives. Electives can cover masonry steps and stairs, decorative brickwork, concreting, reinforcement and paving.
Core units
- CPCCBL2001 Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials
- CPCCBL2002 Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment
- CPCCBL3002 Carry out masonry veneer construction
- CPCCBL3003 Carry out cavity brick construction
- CPCCBL3005 Lay masonry walls and corners
- CPCCBL3006 Lay multi thickness walls and piers
- CPCCBL3009 Install flashings and damp proof course
- CPCCBL3010 Construct masonry arches
- CPCCBL3011 Construct curved walls
- CPCCBL3013 Construct masonry structural systems
- CPCCCA3002 Carry out setting out
- CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures
- CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
- CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights
- CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
- CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work
- CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication
- CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations
- CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications
- CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Elective units (examples)
- Masonry steps and stairs
- Decorative brickwork
- Concreting and reinforcement
- Paving and segmental paving
Your bricklaying and blocklaying experience already counts. Let's make it official.
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