Welcome Western Australia

Here you can access information and materials relevant to starting a bricklaying and blocking career in Western Australia.  Use the Navigation Menu here to find out all you need to know.  Enjoy!

Bricklaying is a rewarding career in all ways.  Read the story of the WA Master Builders Award Winner for 2007 at Success Stories.  Many Career Pathways flow from a Bricklaying Apprenticeship, as shown in the poster you can download below.  Read about the Step Out Program for Secondary Students. 

Picture:  Early days for year 11 and 12 students in the Step Out Program in Western Australia, learning about the Trade.




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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