Bricklayer 4414-11
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Job description
Lays bricks, pre-cut stone and other types of building blocks in mortar to construct and repair walls, partitions, arches and other structures.
Similar occupations
Arch Builder, Blocklayer, Chimney Builder, Refractory Bricklayer, Retort Setter (Bricklaying), Tuckpointer.
Skill level
This occupation requires you to have completed formal qualifications achieved through study, training or work experience and is referred to as the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). You need to have attained AQF Certificate III or higher qualification. Registration or licensing may be required. For further information on the Australian Qualifications Framework see the AQF website.
See: www.aqf.edu.au/
Note: The AQF does not provide information or advice on skills assessment.
For information on skills assessment, see the relevant skills assessing authority below.
Skilled occupation information
Points awarded for General Skilled Migration puposes are shown in the table below.
The table also shows if this occupation is on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL), part of the Employer Nomination Scheme and on the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL).
| Points | SOL | ENSOL | MODL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Skills assessment authority
Before you can migrate to Australia as a skilled migrant you must have your skills assessed by the relevant national assessment authority.
There is a different assessing authority depending on your country of residence.
If your country of residence is one of the following:
- India
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- the Philippines
- the United Kingdom
the assessment authority for your occupation is:
Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS)
VETASSESS is leading a consortium of Australian registered training organisations. Consortium members include Kangan Batman TAFE, Box Hill Institute of TAFE, Victoria University, Swan TAFE, Great Southern TAFE, South West Regional College and Central Gippsland TAFE.
There are three assessment phases:
- a free self-assessment tool for potential applicants to gauge their suitability for the assessment process
- a paper based pre-assessment that would take into account qualifications and work experience in the relevant trade
- a technical interview and in-country practical assessment. A schedule of visits
to each of the five countries is available.
See: www.vetassess.com.au
For more information about having your skills assessed contact VETASSESS.
Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services
VETASSESS
GPO Box 2752
MELBOURNE VIC 3001
AUSTRALIA
Telephone: 61 3 9655 4801
Fax: 61 3 9654 3385
Email: vetassess@vetassess.com.au
Website: www.vetassess.com.au
Note: VETASSESS may not provide authority to work as a tradesperson. It may be necessary to obtain a licence or registration from a relevant government authority.
If your country of residence is any other country, the assessment authority for your occupation is:
Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)
You must apply to TRA for assessment of your qualifications and work experience to establish whether you are capable of undertaking the full range of tasks expected of a tradesperson in Australia.
TRA’s uniform assessment criteria requires you to demonstrate skills, knowledge and experience equivalent to an Australian apprenticed-trained tradesperson.
You must be capable of performing your work in a safe and acceptable manner and demonstrate that you have adequate theoretical knowledge for the occupation.
If you are seeking to have your skills assessed as a supervisor you must first satisfy the assessment requirements for your trade and have been working as a supervisor for three or more years after becoming fully qualified in your trade.
Trades Recognition Australia
PO Box 9879
CANBERRA ACT 2601
AUSTRALIA
Telephone: 61 2 6121 7456
Fax: 61 2 6121 7768
Email: traenquiries@dewr.gov.au
Website: http://www.workplace.gov.au/workplace/Programmes/TRA
Upon arrival in Australia, you may also need to obtain national recognition of your skills. The occupation that will be shown on the Australian qualifications is that occupation that best fits your training and experience and may not necessarily match the occupation title you migrated under. Please note the Australian qualification may not provide authority to work as tradesperson. It may be necessary to obtain a licence.
Licensing or registration requirements
In many occupations you must be registered with or obtain a license from a local authority in the state or territory where you wish to practise your occupation. Select from the following state links to find out details of the local authority in your state.
New South Wales
Licensing is compulsory for unsupervised residential trade work. Licensing is not required for commercial or residential trade work.
Department of Fair Trading (DFT)
Home Building Licensing
Locked Bag A 5020
Sydney South NSW 1235
Telephone:133 220
Fax: 61 2 9377 9325
Website: http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au
Victoria
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Victoria if work is performed on behalf of a licensed practitioner or work does not exceed $5000.
Building Commission
Level 27, 2 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne Vic. 3000
Postal Address:
PO Box 536
Melbourne Vic. 3001
Telephone: 61 3 9285 6400
Fax: 61 3 9285 6464
Website: http://www.buildingcommission.com.au
Queensland
Licensing is compulsory in order to carry out or supervise building work over the value of $1100 (including Labour and materials).
Building Services Authority
11 Edmondstone Street
South Brisbane Qld 4101
Postal Address:
PMB 84
Coorparoo DC Qld 4151
Telephone: 61 7 3225 2800
Fax: 61 7 3225 2999
Email: info@bsa.qld.gov.au
Website: http://www.bsa.qld.gov.au/Home/Default.htm
South Australia
Licensing is required for electrical work.
Office of Consumer and Business Affairs
Business & Occupational Services
Level 3, Chesser House, 91 - 97 Grenfell Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Postal Address:
GPO Box 1719
Adelaide SA 5001
Telephone: 61 8 8204 9696
Website: http://www.ocba.sa.gov.au
Western Australia
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Western Australia.
Tasmania
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Tasmania if work is performed on behalf of a licensed practitioner, or work does not exceed $5000.
Workplace Standards Tasmania
Postal Address:
PO Box 56
Rosny Park Tas. 7018
Telephone: 61 3 6233 7657 (Outside Tasmania) or
1300 366 322 (Inside Tasmania)
Fax:03 6233 8338
Email:wstinfo@justice.tas.gov.au
Northern Territory
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in the Northern Territory if work is performed on behalf of a licensed practitioner, or work does not exceed the value of $12,000.
Building Practitioners Board
GPO Box 1680 Darwin NT 0801
Telephone: 61 8 8999 8964
Fax: 61 8 8999 8967
Email: bpb@nt.gov.au
Website: http://www.ipe.nt.gov.au
Australian Capital Territory
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in the ACT if work is performed on behalf of a licensed practitioner, or work does not exceed $5000.
ACT Planning and Land Authority
Ground Floor South
Dame Pattie Menzies House
16 Challis Street
Dickson ACT 2602
Telephone: 61 2 6207 1923
Fax: 61 2 6207 1925
Website: http://www.actpla.act.gov.au
Additional training
You may require additional training in Australia before you can get your skills recognised, licensed or registered. For more information contact the relevant state or territory licensing or registration body listed above. You can also check with the Overseas Qualifications Unit in your state or territory.
See: Overseas Qualifications Unit
Industry association memberships
You may benefit from becoming a member of a relevant industry association for your occupation. This could help you with your employment prospects, networking, contact with industry and professional development and may provide you with important information and support.
New South Wales
Master Plumbers Association (MPA) of NSW
3 John Street
Lidcombe NSW 2141
Postal Address:
PO Box 42
Lidcombe NSW 1825
Telephone: 61 2 8789 7000
Facsimile: 61 2 9749 7881
Email: info@masterplumbers.com.au
Website: http://www.masterplumbers.com.au
Housing Industry Association (HIA) – Sydney, NSW branch
4 Byfield Street
NORTH RYDE NSW 2113
Postal Address:
PO Box 884
NORTH RYDE NSW 1670
Telephone: 61 2 9978 3333
Facsimile: 61 2 9888 7555
Email: nsw_enquiry@hia.com.au
Website: http://www.hia.com.au
Victoria
Housing Industry Association Ltd (HIA) (Victorian Branch)
70 Jolimont Street
Jolimont Vic. 3002
Postal Address:
PO Box 1614M
Melbourne Vic. 3001
Telephone: 61 3 9280 8200
Fax: 61 3 9654 8168
Email: vic_enquiry@hia.com.au
Website: http://www.buildingonline.com.au
Master Builders Association of Victoria (MBAV)
332 Albert Street
East Melbourne Vic. 3002
Postal Address:
GPO Box 544D
Melbourne Vic. 3001
Telephone: 61 3 9411 4555
Fax: 61 3 9411 4591
Email: mbassist@mbav.com.au
Website: http://www.mbav.com.au
Queensland
Queensland Master Builders
417-419 Wickham Terrace
Brisbane Qld 4000
Phone: (07) 3404 6444
Fax: (07) 3832 2361
Email: ask@masterbuilders.asn.au
Website: http://www.masterbuilders.asn.au
Housing Industry Association (HIA) – Brisbane, QLD branch
14 Edmondstone Street
South Brisbane Qld 4101
Postal Address:
PO Box 3573
South Brisbane Qld 4101
Telephone: 61 7 3846 1298
Facsimile: 61 7 3846 3794
Email: qld_enquiry@hia.com.au
Website: http://www.hia.com.au
South Australia
Master Builders Association of South Australia
Master Builders House
Level 1, 47 South Terrace
Adelaide SA 5000
Postal Address:
PO Box 10014,
Adelaide SA 5000
Phone: 61 8 8211 7466
Fax: 61 8 8231 5240
Email: buildsa@mbasa.com.au
Website: http://www.mbasa.com.au
Housing Industry Association (HIA) – Adelaide, SA Branch
Cnr Port Road & Station Place
HINDMARSH SA 5007
Postal Address:
PO Box 139
HINDMARSH SA 5007
Telephone: 61 8 8346 5091
Facsimile: 61 8 6234 3314
Email: sa_enquiry@hia.com.au
Website: http://www.hia.com.au
Western Australia
Master Builders Association of WA
35 Havelock Street, West Perth WA 6005
Postal Address:
PO Box 167
West Perth WA 6872
Phone: (08) 9476 9800
Fax: (08) 9476 9801
Email: mba@mbawa.com
Website: http://www.mbawa.com
Housing Industry Association (HIA) – Perth, WA Branch
22 Parkland Road
OSBORNE PARK WA 6017
Telephone: 61 8 9492 9200
Facsimile: 61 8 9443 3424
Email: wa_enquiry@hia.com.au
Website: http://www.hia.com.au
Tasmania
Housing Industry Association (HIA) – Hobart, TAS branch
309 Liverpool Street
Hobart Tas. 7000
Postal Address:
PO Box 346
North Hobart Tas. 7002
Telephone: 61 3 6230 4600
Facsimile: 61 3 6234 3314
Email: tas_enquiry@hia.com.au
Website: http://www.hia.com.au
Master Builders Association of Tasmania
2/81-89 Brisbane Street
Hobart Tas. 7000
Phone: (03) 6234 3810
Fax: (03) 6234 3860
Website: www.mbatas.org.au or www.masterbuilders.com.au
Northern Territory
Housing Industry Association (HIA) – Darwin, NT Branch
24/90 Frances Bay Drive
STUART PARK NT 0804
Postal Address:
PO Box 34
DARWIN NT 0801
Telephone: 61 8 8941 2777
Facsimile: 61 8 8941 6999
Website: http://www.hia.com.au
Territory Construction Association – Northern Territory
Cnr Winnellie Road and Hickman St Winnellie NT 0820
Telephone: (08) 8922 9666
Fax: (08) 8922 9600
Email: info@tcant.com.au
Website: www.tcant.com.au or www.masterbuilders.com.au
Australian Capital Territory
Master Builder's Association of The ACT
241 Northbourne Ave
Lyneham ACT 2602
Telephone: 61 2 6247 2099
Fax: 61 2 6249 8374
Email: canberra@mba.org.au
Housing Industry Association (HIA) - ACT Branch
Unit 4, 100 Barrier Street
Fyshwick ACT 2609
Telephone: 61 2 6285 7300
Facsimile: 61 2 6280 0333
Website: http://www.hia.com.au
Email: enquiry@hia.com.au
Website: http://www.hia.com.au