Bricklayer - 331111
Previously referred to in ASCO as:
4414-11 Bricklayer
4414-01 Bricklayers - Supervisor
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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.
Skill level
This occupation has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience in Australia of AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3).
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on the job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
If you require further information on this occupation, please refer to the Australian Bureau of Statistics website.
See: Unit Group 3311 – Bricklayers and Stonemasons
Information on the skill level of each occupation is consistent with the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) and may differ from the requirements set by the assessing authorities for obtaining a skills assessment. Please contact the relevant assessing authority for your nominated occupation to check on their requirements.
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. The assessment authority for your occupation is Trades Recognition Australia.
See: Trades Recognition Australia
If you want to claim points for your qualifications and/or work experience in your nominated or closely related occupation you should forward all the relevant documents to the relevant skills assessing authority. Based on your documents, the assessing authority will provide advice to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship on your qualifications and/or work experience. The department will consider this advice when awarding points for your qualifications and work experience.
Note: If your qualifications are not in a relevant field to your nominated occupation and you want to claim points, the assessing authority will be unable to provide advice to the department. In these circumstances, the department will make a determination of how many points will be awarded to your qualifications.
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 want to practise your occupation. Contact the local authority in your relevant state or territory to enquire about the licensing or registration requirements.
New South Wales
Licensing is compulsory for unsupervised residential trade work. Licensing is not required for commercial or residential trade work.
Fair Trading.
See: Fair Trading
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 AUD5000.
Building Commission.
See: Building Commission
Queensland
Licensing is compulsory in order to carry out or supervise building work over the value of AUD1100 (including labour and materials).
Building Services Authority.
See: Building Services Authority
South Australia
Licensing is required for electrical work.
Office of Consumer and Business Affairs Business and Occupational Services.
See: Office of Consumer and Business Affairs Business and Occupational Services
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 AUD5000.
Workplace Standards Tasmania.
See: Workplace Standards Tasmania
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 AUD12 000.
Building Practitioners Board.
See: Building Practitioners Board
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 AUD5000.
ACT Planning and Land Authority.
See: ACT Planning and Land Authority
Professional associations
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.
Master Builder's Association.
See: Master Builder's Association
Housing Industry Association.
See: Housing Industry Association
Master Builders Northern Territory.
See: Master Builders Northern Territory