Bricklaying
Clothing
Bricklaying Apprentices must wear appropriate workwear attire while completing their blocks and practical competencies. Appropriate attire includes:
- Sleeved shirts or t-shirts (no singlets)
- Workwear shorts or long pants
- Steel cap shoes or boots
- Safety glasses (clear)
- Earmuffs or earplugs
- Hat or cap
- Sunglasses
Failure to wear correct attire will result in refusal to enter practical workshops.
The dress standards listed represent the minimum standard which will provide adequate protection against certain hazards in the working environment. In addition to these standards regulations 61 - 71 of the Workplace Health and Safety Act, in part VII, "Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment" apply.
Jewellery and watches shall be removed during practical work in metal machining, or while undertaking any activity which may result in injury as a result of jewellery becoming caught or entangled.
All safety shoes shall conform to AS 2210 (all safety footwear shall incorporate protective steel toecaps complying with the relevant requirements of this standard). Protective shoes shall have covered uppers and non-slip soles for the working environment.
Sunscreen shall be used to provide protection for exposed skin in outdoor activities.
Clothing worn by persons who may come in contact with fire, heat, and molten metal shall be manufactured from a fire-resistant material such as 100 percent cotton drill.
Equipment And Resource Material
Apprentices should be prepared for their blocks by bringing with them the following resources and equipment:
- Compass and dividers
- Drawing board clips
- 2H and HB pencils
- A sharpener and eraser
- Pens
- A notepad or notebook
- Calculator
- 1 metre folding rule
- Bricklayer's pencil/s
- Scutch hammer
- Trowel
- 1200mm level
- String line
- 2 x corner blocks
- 2 x pins
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye protection in the form of safety spectacles or safety clip-ons (if you wear non-safety prescription spectacles) is to be provided by each apprentice. It must carry the Australian Standards Approval for the Code AS1337 "Industrial Eye Protection". If there is any doubt you will be required to obtain a pair that does comply with code.
If wearing prescription spectacles then safety clip-ons must be worn, unless the lenses are industrially hardened or made of CR39. Your optometrist will be able to advise you on this. However, if there is doubt then you will be required to obtain and wear a pair of safety clip-ons.
Hair protection shall be worn, when working around moving machinery and/or when a designated area is in operation. The hair protection should be in form of a peak cap especially designed for industrial use. It should also come with a snood capable of fully containing the hair. A cap of fire resistant material shall be worn when working in the various welding areas. You will be responsible for providing this protection.
Ear protection will be provided by the campus. If you wish to purchase your own, please ensure that it carries the Australian Standard Approval.
Conduct
Use of mobile and electrical devices
Please be aware that the use of mobile phones, iPods, MP3 players and other electrical devices is not permitted in the classroom at any time. The only exception is if a student has sought special permission from the teacher prior to class due to an emergency situation. The use of a mobile phone as a calculator is also not acceptable.
This regulation has been implemented by all teaching staff and management of CQUniversity. The directive is in line with industry standards and clause 8.15 Student Responsibilities and Obligations in the CQUniversity Student Rules Policy (TAFE). Regulations will be monitored by teaching staff.
Signs have been posted in all classrooms and workshops to remind students of this regulation. Any student failing to abide by this directive will be referred to the Head of Course.
Conditions and behaviour while on campus
Conditions and behaviour in campus workplaces are governed by the Workplace Health and Safety Act 2011 and the provisions of this Act will be strictly applied.
Section 28 of this Act states: While at work, a worker must—
- Take reasonable care for his or her own health and safety; and
- Take reasonable care that his or her acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons; and
- Comply, so far as the worker is reasonably able, with any reasonable instruction that is given by the person conducting the business or undertaking to allow the person to comply with this Act; and
- Co-operate with any reasonable policy or procedure of the person conducting the business or undertaking.
Enrolment and payment information
For students covered under funding or subsidies visit Paying for TAFE or TAFE Subsidised Training for more information.
Students paying their own fees
The Student Contribution Fee is $1.60 per nominal hour of each Competency Unit (see your Training Plan for hours associated to each unit). Your TAFE Partnerships Adviser will inform you of your enrolments via email.
It is the responsibility of the apprentice to enrol and pay their enrolment fees prior to attending training at CQUniversity. You may not be able to access your exams and assessments if you are not enrolled.
Travel and accommodation information and claim process
The Department of Youth Justice, Employment, Small Business and Training provide a travel and accommodation subsidy to eligible apprentices and trainees to subsidise their expenses if they have to travel more than 100 kilometres to return, to attend their closest training organisation.
How to apply
- Visit apprenticeshipsinfo.qld.gov.au and
- Under the heading “I’m looking for…”, click on “Travel and Accommodation Online” link.
If you apply online you can submit your claims prior to the end of your training block while still at TAFE.
To apply online you will need to enter your:
- Surname
- First name
- Date of birth
- Your 9-digit training contract registration number
This number is found on your training plan and training notices.
For more information about subsidies, visit apprenticeshipsinfo.qld.gov.au or telephone Apprenticeships Info on 13 74 68.
