CPC33020 Bricklaying study plan

Map every core unit of competency to its performance criteria and note which criteria require on-site evidence

Define safe work method statement (SWMS) and personal protective equipment requirements for a bricklaying work area in writing

Identify the tools, plant and materials named in core units and list them by task type

Set up a study log that records hours, topics covered and questions to raise with your trainer

Interpret a simple residential plan and elevation to extract wall lengths, heights and opening sizes

Calculate brick quantities for a given wall area using standard brick dimensions and a stated wastage allowance

Convert between metric units used on site (millimetres, metres, cubic metres) without error

Explain how a datum and set-out lines are transferred from plan to ground

Describe the correct mix ratios and consistency for mortar used in brick and block work

Sequence the steps to set out and build a corner lead with a spirit level and line

Identify common causes of out-of-plumb and out-of-level work and state the correction for each

Demonstrate in writing how to check coursing height against a gauge rod

Distinguish between structural and non-structural wall ties, lintels and damp-proof course placement

Explain the purpose and installation rules for flashing at openings and roof junctions

List the defects that would fail an inspection of a completed wall and how each is prevented

Match each core unit's safety requirements to a realistic site hazard

Interpret the compliance and quality requirements that apply to bricklaying work under relevant Australian standards and the National Construction Code

Summarise workplace communication and teamwork obligations from core units

Explain how to record and report a non-conformance or safety incident

Plan how you will gather third-party and workplace evidence for the core units you cannot demonstrate in a training workshop

Identify the elective units available in this qualification and select the ones that match your intended job role

Compare the performance criteria of your chosen electives against the core units to find overlapping skills

Describe the additional tools, materials or techniques each chosen elective introduces

Draft a short procedure for one elective-specific task you have not yet performed

Rehearse the practical tasks from your electives by writing out the sequence, safety checks and quality checks for each

Link each elective task back to at least one core safety or quality requirement

Review your weakest three core units and rewrite the performance criteria in your own words

Practise explaining a bricklaying method aloud in plain language, as you would to an assessor

Consolidate all notes into a single indexed revision file organised by unit code

Answer practice questions under time pressure for both domains and mark your own answers

Confirm your evidence portfolio is complete and each item maps to a performance criterion

List any remaining gaps and book time with your trainer to close them