Cost: $3500    $0 for eligible apprentices* (*participant eligibility criteria apply)

FCTA is pleased to announce it is now offering Fee-Free Vocational Training in CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying to anybody looking to complete the training component of their apprenticeship.

We are now accepting enrolments from prospective apprentices in South Australia looking to upskill or pursue a rewarding career in the ever-expanding and in-demand bricklaying industry.

To help address demand across South Australia, we are now offering:

• 25 free training places for metro students
• 5 free training places for regional students

To be eligible for Fee-Free Vocational Training with FCTA students must, at the time of enrolment, be:

• An active full-time or part-time apprentice in South Australia with an approved Training Contract
• Between 17 – 24 years of age
• Not enrolled in school
• An Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident or an eligible visa holder
• Not currently enrolled in the same course with another training provider

Applicants must also meet language, literacy and numeracy course entry requirements which will be tested during registration.

These fee free places are available to the first 30 eligible apprentices who apply so get in quick if you’d like to secure a place, as they will fill-up fast.

Offer ends July 31 2023, unless filled prior.

Fee Free Vocational Education is a joint initiative of the Australian and South Australian Governments.

The terms and conditions under which FCTA can offer Fee Free Vocational Education are stipulated in a Funded Activities Agreement (FAA) between FCTA and Skills SA.

Under our FAA, FCTA can only offer Fee Free Vocational Education to full or part-time apprentices with an approved Training Contract.

This offer is not available to school-based apprentices.

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“Looking to individual trades, ‘bricklaying’ remains the trade with the greatest skills shortage. “While availability of bricklaying trade workers improved in the quarter, demand for trades has exceeded supply for 21 consecutive quarters which indicates a structural shortage of workers in this vocation. “Bricklaying is a part of almost every new home built in Australia. The HIA Availability Index continues to record shortages of bricklayers and we know that the age profile of workers in this occupation is getting older. It is time to ensure that the trade training system has the capacity to train enough workers to meet the needs of the industry,” concluded Geordan Murray.

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• apprentices having to currently complete 5 arches requiring trade school attendance – the proposal is to reduce this to 4 – should this be reduced at all or become an elective unit?
• the inclusion of sub-floor construction in the brick veneer AND cavity brick subjects
• How much time should be focused on the level of detail in the Australian Standards? we get ‘Goldilocks’ feedback on this (too little versus too much)
• Apprentices not being taught enough of the traditional techniques versus apprentices being taught too many traditional techniques – think fireplaces, number of different types of bonds, decorative elements.
• The change in qualification name to Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying and Paving (note: paving units will be electives and not core subjects).

Trade schools are audited by a dedicated government body to ensure that all parts of a training package are correctly being trained. What is being proposed in these changes will affect every bricklaying apprentice in the country. If you feel that there are gaps in training or a focus on the wrong types of skills, this is your chance to make a difference!

Visit this website to take part in the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/brickblockpavingDP2

As always, if you would like to have a chat about these changes, or ask questions, feel free to contact us at 0883675615 or email info@fcta.com.au.

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Haydon started work with Michael in early 2016 and has proven through his diligence and skill to be a worthy recipient of this award, as judged by field officers employed by HIA. There was only one bricklaying Award made by HIA and sponsor Stratco, covering all bricklaying apprenticeship years, so it is a strong recognition of effort to have achieved this award – well done Haydon!

I attended the event and on behalf of Australian Brick and Blocking Foundation (ABBTF) and presented this important award to Haydon. It was an honour and a pleasure to see SA’s apprentices from several trades, receive acknowledgement for their strong performances.

If you’re considering an Apprenticeship in SA check out your options at FCTA, TAFESA. Also visit Become-a-Bricklayer for information on how to explore bricklaying in your State and much more.

Just a bit more information on the role of Group Training:  For bricklayers not wanting to directly employ an Apprentice, Group Training is an excellent way to introduce new apprentices into your business without carrying the administration with the GTO employing and training the apprentice.

The host employer is a tradesperson who provides actual onsite training and as such pays the Group Training company a fee for the time that the apprentice spends onsite. There are advantages to this arrangement. For example some tradespeople want apprentices but do not want the responsibility of accruing or paying holiday pay, sick leave, and superannuation or training costs as such. Some tradesmen do not want the direct responsibility of overseeing the offsite training component and coordination of their apprentices to attend a local Training Provider (RTO), such as TAFESA, as part of the Certificate III completion. And some feel they may not have long term work and cannot sustain an apprentice for three to four years.

For apprentices it’s an alternative pathway to direct employment with a bricklayer, providing them instead with a ‘host’ employer while being employed by the GTO, in this case HIA. GTO vs RTO explained.

Tony Bishop
ABBTF Regional Manager North West

Source: HIA-Stratco South Australia Awards Apprentice Bricklayer 2017

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Students will gain an introduction into the following trades:

• Bricklaying
• Tiling
• Plastering
• Concreting
• Scaffolding

Employers frequently contact FCTA seeking candidates for apprenticeships. They are generally seeking people under 21 who have a car and license and either experience in the industry or someone who has completed a pre-apprenticeship course.

As part of the Certificate II in Construction, students are placed into the trade for work experience. For students who have some previous experience, or show potential, this could happen at any time during the course. If there is an opportunity to secure an apprenticeship you will be placed out into the trade ASAP.

Pre-apprenticeship courses will run on the following dates:

05/09/2017 – 10/11/2017

30/01/2018 – 06/04/2018

06/03/2018 – 11/05/2018

01/05/2018 – 06/07/2018

The course is held at FCTA – Building Careers, 15 Jacobsen Crs Holden Hill South Australia. The duration of the course is 10 weeks, Tuesday – Friday 8am – 3:30pm. Please call 088367 5615 or email admin@fcta.com.au to book in a time to apply for the course.

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Students will have the opportunity to gain an introduction into the following trades:

• Tiling
• Bricklaying
• Plastering
• Scaffolding (up to 4m)
• Concreting

We have employers currently seeking apprentices. For your best opportunity at gaining an apprenticeship employers are generally seeking the following:

• Good work ethic
• Reliability
• Drivers license and car
• Able to follow instructions

Most seek applicants under 21 but some adult apprenticeships are available, and skilled labourers are always wanted. To book a place in the course email us at info@fcta.com.au or call 8367 5615. Applicants will be asked to attend a short interview followed by a tour of the facility by our trainers. To check your eligibility for WorkReady funding, visit http://www.skills.sa.gov.au/training-learning/check-your-eligibility. Payment plans are available for students not eligible for Government funding.

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The current trend for rendering the exterior of houses has gone hand in hand with other cladding materials. But what happens when the trend ends? The use of stone and tile being mechanically fixed to the facade of commercial buildings, has already taken off in residential – could this reduce the popularity of rendered finishes?

Brick trumps other building materials when it comes to outlasting the ‘trend’ by being a solid material that can be used with a range of different facade treatments, or left as is with a huge variety of new colours and textures available. Architecture & Design Magazine have more information about the Melbourne extension on their website, click HERE to read all about it.

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The pre-apprenticeship course focuses on the following trades:

• Bricklaying
• Tiling
• Plastering
• Scaffolding (up to 4m)
• Introductory Concreting

We have strong links to the industry and are in direct contact with builders who currently, or previously have had apprentices. Often they will come to us directly for a recommendation on who to hire. While industry work experience isn’t mandatory for the Certificate II in Construction, we strongly encourage it and assist students to find places. This has been the way many of our students have secured apprenticeships.

This course is currently funded by WorkReady for eligible students, and by TGSS for students over 16 who are still at High School or are part of the ‘FLO’ programme. To check your eligibility click here

To book a time to come in and discuss the course call us on 8367 5615 or email: admin@fcta.com.au

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The claim is made that the product can save time by providing the following chart:

Note the only trade delay identified is for bricklayers. This magical product must also free up scheduling for all the other trades as well. Luckily bad weather doesn’t affect slabs being poured or roofing in marketing land.

This product is being promoted to builders. If you are building a home through a builder, we would recommend that you check if this system is being used, and if it is, insist on inspecting the site after any bad weather. The building industry could look at increasing the numbers of bricklaying apprentices as a way to overcome trade shortages. Offering extra incentives and streamlining administration of apprenticeships could all go a long way towards overcoming labour shortages in certain trades. Note that bricklaying has been on the National Skills Shortage list for most of the decade.

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