Bricklayer (NSW) | Job Guide

Bricklayer (NSW/ACT)

Education and Training:

To become a bricklayer you usually have to complete an apprenticeship in Bricklaying/Blocklaying. Entry requirements may vary but employers usually require Year 10. Ask your career adviser about the possibility of starting some of this training in school.

Additional Information:

In NSW, bricklayers carrying out work valued at more than $1000 must either hold, or work under someone who holds, a valid building contractor's licence issued by the NSW Office of Fair Trading. Contact the Office of Fair Trading (www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au) for more information.

Workers in the construction industry must undergo safety induction training and be issued with a Construction Induction Card (CIC). In NSW, training is conducted by Registered Training Organisations authorised by WorkCover NSW. In the ACT, training is provided by Registered Training Organisations approved by WorkSafe ACT.

Once you are employed, you may be able to develop, and have recognised, additional skills under the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package that will expand your career opportunities within this industry.

Related Courses:

While the following courses are related to this occupation, they may not necessarily lead directly to employment, nor provide the most direct pathway to the occupation. Courses which provide preliminary or informal training, as well as those which provide additional job skills following initial qualifications may also be listed.

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Employment Opportunities:

Most work is in housing and commercial construction on a self-employed, subcontracted basis. Supply and demand can change over a short period because of market conditions within the building industry. Qualified tradespeople are less likely to be affected by downturns in demand than unqualified bricklayers.

Employment may be sought with bricklaying contractors and general building contractors. By undertaking further studies, experienced tradespeople may be promoted to supervisory positions. They can also advance to other positions within the building industry such as building inspector, building estimator, project manager or registered builder.