Skills assessment · ANZSCO 331111
Bricklayer Skills Assessment & RPL Pathway
How Bricklayer (ANZSCO 331111) is assessed for skilled migration — and where Recognition of Prior Learning fits
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- Occupation: Bricklayer
- ANZSCO code: 331111
- Skill level: ANZSCO Skill Level 3
- Assessing authority: Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)
- Note: Licensing for bricklaying varies by state and territory. In some jurisdictions, performing or contracting for building work above a set value requires a trade or builder's licence, while in others bricklaying as an employee is unlicensed. You should confirm the requirements with the relevant state or territory building authority.
- RPL relevant: Yes — see below (An experienced bricklayer without an Australian qualification may use Recognition of Prior Learning through a Registered Training Organisation to obtain a Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying. This RTO-issued VET qualification is distinct from a TRA migration skills assessment, although it is commonly used as supporting evidence in one.)
Bricklayer (ANZSCO 331111) covers laying bricks, pre-cut stone and other building blocks in mortar to construct and repair walls, partitions, arches and other structures. Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) is the assessing authority for this occupation under the Migration Skills Assessment programme. The role demands reading plans, setting out work and finishing brickwork to building standards.
The skills assessment & RPL pathway for Bricklayer
Migrating as a Bricklayer generally requires a positive TRA skills assessment. TRA assesses whether your training and employment are comparable to an Australian Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying together with relevant work experience to current Australian standards; an experience-based pathway may apply where you have strong work history but no comparable formal qualification. This migration skills assessment is not the same as a VET qualification. A VET RPL outcome, issued by an Australian Registered Training Organisation, awards the Certificate III itself based on your demonstrated skills, and while it can support a TRA assessment it does not replace it for visa purposes.
Licensing requirements for bricklaying differ across Australia. In some states and territories, carrying out or contracting for building work over a certain value requires a trade contractor or builder's licence, whereas working as an employed bricklayer may be unlicensed in others. Confirm the rules with the relevant state or territory building authority for where you intend to work. Skilled occupation lists and visa criteria change frequently, so check current eligibility for your intended visa subclass with a registered migration agent before lodging.
Evidence typically required
- Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying or comparable overseas qualification with transcripts
- Employer references confirming bricklaying duties, employment dates and hours per week
- A photographic portfolio of completed brickwork and structures
- Payslips, tax or social-insurance records evidencing paid employment as a bricklayer
- Evidence of plans read and tools used, and any construction safety cards held
- Australian VET RPL Certificate III where obtained through an RTO
Is RPL part of your Bricklayer pathway?
Start with a free RPL eligibility check, or book a consultation to confirm the right assessing authority and whether RPL fits your visa goal for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the assessing authority for Bricklayer?
Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) assesses Bricklayer (ANZSCO 331111) under the Migration Skills Assessment programme. TRA compares your qualifications and trade experience against the Australian bricklaying standard. The assessment is a migration requirement and is separate from any Australian VET qualification or state building licence you may hold.
Do bricklayers need a licence in Australia?
It depends on the state or territory. In some jurisdictions, carrying out or contracting for building work above a set value requires a trade or builder's licence, while in others employed bricklaying is unlicensed. You should confirm the requirements with the relevant state or territory building authority for where you plan to work.
Can I use RPL instead of a TRA skills assessment?
No. Recognition of Prior Learning through an Australian RTO awards a VET qualification such as the Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying. A TRA skills assessment is a separate migration assessment of your skills. The RPL qualification can support your TRA application as evidence but cannot replace the skills assessment for a visa.
Related
- Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) — skills assessment overview
- RPL guide for this field
- All occupations by assessing authority
- RPL — migration pathway guidance
- RPL by assessing authority
- Points calculator
General information only, not migration advice. ANZSCO codes and assessing-authority arrangements change (ANZSCO is transitioning to OSCA) and skilled occupation lists are updated periodically — confirm the current code, authority and requirements for your situation. Skills assessments are conducted by the relevant assessing authority and RPL qualifications are issued by Registered Training Organisations, not by WIDEN. No qualification or assessment guarantees a visa. Migration advice is provided by Keshab Chapagain (MARN 1576536) only after a paid consultation under a written service agreement.