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Bricklayer

ANZSCO Code: 331111 | MLTSSL Migration Pathway

$75k – $95k Avg Salary (AUD)
Strong Job Security
High Future Demand
TRA Assessment Body

PR Pathway Overview

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Pathway Insights: Most applicants aim for 80+ points. Regional Advantage: Studying or working in regional Australia provides a significant advantage and grants an additional +5 points to your total. The estimated total timeline from course commencement to permanent residency grant is typically 4 to 6 years.

Occupation Overview

Entry Req.: Year 12 completion (or equivalent); IELTS 5.5 to 6.0 overall.

Intakes: February, July, October (varies by provider).

Qualification: Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying.

Pathways: Typically a 2-year trade package tailored for international students.

Migration Requirement: 360 hours vocational placement or TRA Job Ready Program for skills assessment.

Course Cost: Indicative $15,000 to $20,000 AUD.

Strategic Demand: ★★★★★ (Critical role required for new residential and commercial construction across Australia).

Bricklayer working on a wall

Job Description & Training

Core Role: Lays bricks, pre-cut stone, and other types of building blocks in mortar to construct and repair walls, partitions, arches, and other structures.

Industry Insights: With Australia's booming construction sector and a massive push to build new homes over the next decade, the demand for skilled bricklayers is at a record high across all states and territories.

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Simple 4 Step Process

1

Enrol to a Course

Firstly, you must enrol in the right course/courses – one that trains you for a position on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).

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2

Apply for 485 visa

After graduation, you may be eligible to apply for a temporary work visa called the 485 Graduate Visa.

3

Undertake a Full Skill Assessment

Most trade occupations undertake the Job Ready Program assessed by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA), which involves 12-months of paid work experience.

4

Apply for 189, 190, 491 visas

Finally... you may be eligible to apply for General Skilled Migration Visas: The Skilled Independent (Subclass 189), State Nominated (Subclass 190) or Regional Nominated (Subclass 491) Visas.

Visa & PR Pathways

Skilled Independent

Subclass 189
  • Direct Permanent Residency
  • Points-based (No sponsor needed)
  • Full access via MLTSSL status

Skilled Nominated

Subclass 190
  • Permanent Residency
  • State/Territory nomination
  • +5 Points bonus for nomination

Regional Skilled

Subclass 491
  • 5-year provisional visa
  • +15 Points for Regional
  • Pathway to 191 Permanent Residency

Employer Sponsored

Subclass 482
  • Temporary Skill Shortage
  • Medium-term stream sponsorship
  • Pathway to PR available

Regional Employer

Subclass 494
  • Regional Employer Sponsored
  • Priority Processing
  • Direct PR pathway available

MLTSSL Status grants full access to all skilled visa streams.

Frequently Asked Questions

Course entry requirements?

To study Bricklaying as an international student, you generally need to have successfully completed Year 12 (or equivalent) and demonstrate an English proficiency score equivalent to IELTS 5.5 to 6.0 overall.

Course intakes?

Most Australian institutions offering the Certificate III in Bricklaying have major intakes in February and July, while some providers also offer an October intake depending on the campus.

Course duration?

For international students, a packaged trade course leading to a Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying typically takes 24 months (2 years) of full-time study to complete.

Does studying regionally add points?

Yes. By completing your studies and living in a designated regional area of Australia, you will be awarded an additional +5 points towards your overall General Skilled Migration points score.

Is the Bricklayer role in demand?

Absolutely. The occupation is strongly listed on the MLTSSL due to a massive nationwide shortage of tradespeople needed to support Australia’s booming residential and commercial construction industries.

Do I need a license/registration to work?

To work on any construction site in Australia, you must hold a valid White Card (General Construction Induction Card). Becoming a licensed bricklaying contractor requires specific state-based registration (e.g., Fair Trading in NSW, VBA in Victoria).

What is the average salary expectation?

Qualified Bricklayers in Australia typically earn an average salary ranging between $75,000 and $95,000 AUD per year, depending on the state, employer, and the amount of overtime worked.

What visa pathways are available?

As a Bricklayer on the MLTSSL, you have excellent PR pathways including the Subclass 189, the State Nominated Subclass 190, and the Regional Subclass 491 visas.

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