International Bricklayer Training in Australia

Bricklaying Training for International Students

Brick and blocklaying training is available in Australia for international students from overseas countries. The courses comprise two years of training, both on-site and off-site.

The training is authorised by CRICOS and conditions of training can be found on their website http://cricos.deewr.gov.au

Graduates will gain a bricklaying qualification CPC30108 Certificate III in General Construction (Bricklaying/Blocklaying).

TAFE colleges and Registered Training Organisations offering these courses are:

Victoria

Holmesglen Institute – www.holmesglen.vic.edu.au

Western Australia

Polytechnic West – www.polytechnic.wa.edu.au

Silver Trowel – www.silvertrowel.com.au

Queensland

Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE – www.sunshinecoast.tafe.qld.gov.au

 

Graduates Path to Residency

People completing the course and gaining the Australian qualification in bricklaying may apply for a Skilled Graduate Visa which provides 18 months additional time to gain the skills in bricklaying needed to apply for a permanent General Skilled Migration (GSM) Visa.

People may also apply for an Employer Sponsored Visa at any time.

Skill requirements include:

  • Bricklaying occupation must be on Skills Occupation List (SOL)
  • Skills must be assessed by a relevant assessing authority
  • English language threshold must be met.

For more information and updates go to www.immi.gov.au