Welcome New South Wales

Here you will access information and materials relevant to starting a bricklaying and blocking career in New South Wales.  Use the Navigation Menu here to find out all you need to know.  Enjoy!

Many Career Pathways flow from a Bricklaying Apprenticeship.  Read about the Step Out Program for Secondary Students.

Picture:  Proud Year 11 and 12 Students Experience Working With Bricks

            


Click Here to Download the Career Pathways Poster showing career opportunities
Click Here to Download an Information Sheet on the Training Program

VIC
Award Winning Project Starts Dominic's Career
One of the most magnificent brick projects in Australia is the award winning Mornington Centre, a hospital designed by Lyons Architects
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QLD
Mutasim Overcomes the Odds to Become a Bricklayer
Young Sudanese refugee, employed by Barry Skinner, is a great example of determination to succeed.
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WA

Quick ABBTF Facts
The December 2008 Newsletter contains a snap shot of Facts regarding ABBTF WA employment and assistance.
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SA
A Real Career Path Success Story
Nick Bianco, owner of the Adelaide United Soccer Club and a major sponsor of Port Power, started his life as a brickie at 14 years of age.
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ACT
Lynne Sheffield a Trainer Making Her Mark
Bricklayer of 22 years and a qualified teacher of CITEA’s bricklaying trade programs, Lynne also runs a trade contracting business.
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Tas
Apprentice Numbers Grow
TAFE Tas enrollments growth at Hobart Campus is best for many years with 17 new students in 2007 and 38 in training by year end.
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