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Meet the new Apprentice in SA!

Did you know that women currently only make up 2% of the building and construction...

Welcome our new Industry Engagement Officer in WA.

Brick and Block Careers welcomes Rebecca Moriconi as our new Industry Engagement Officer in WA....

TAFE SA Tonsley campus visit

Our Industry Engagement officer Tenille Reilly visited TAFE SA Tonsley campus to meet our South...

Bricklayer Education Education & Training News

FCTA – Building Careers

Congratulations to Tim Davies for taking out the "FCTA Bricklaying Apprentice of the Year 2021"...

Bricklayer Bricklaying Education Education & Training News Why Bricklaying?

Greater diversity makes our workplaces stronger.

In the past, construction has always been a male-dominated industry, but this is changing. Greater...

School-Based Apprenticeships – Earn while Studying!

Still at school and thinking about your options? Get hands-on experience and exposed to much more than just trade...

Bricklayer Bricklaying Education Education & Training News Why Bricklaying?

Breaking through the Barriers

Meet our 2021 ABBTF Ambassadors! Bricklaying is an in-demand trade with numerous job opportunities. In...

Bricklayer Bricklaying Education Education & Training News Why Bricklaying?

Nicholas Allen, 4th Generation Bricklayer!

Q&A with Nicholas Allen 2nd Year Apprentice with employer Bradley Wakefield Bricklaying! Q: Can you...

Govt. extends ‘Wage Support’ for apprentices

To assist with the recovery from the impact of COVID-19, the Australian Government is providing...

Bricklayer Bricklaying Education News

Big Bickies for Brickies!

Demand for labour has bricklayers on the top tier, writes Lauren Ahwan. More people are...

Bricklayer News

Meet our new Community & School Liaison Officer!

ABBTF welcomes Zoey Heather as our new Community & School Liaison Officer in Victoria and...

Bricklayer News

Streamlined Claims Process

ABBTF Brickstart Subsidy What is ABBTF Brickstart Subsidy? Australian Brick & Blocklaying Training Foundation Ltd...

We are an Australian not-for-profit organisation helping young Australians build a career in brick and blocklaying.