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Certificate III in Stonemasonry

Training as a stonemason means learning to cut, shape and lay sandstone, limestone, marble and other stone for buildings, monuments and benchtops.

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How long it takes
3 years
full time at TAFE NSW
How you can study
On campus
Main job
Stonemason
$72,800 (estimate) median pay, In demand
Taught by
6 providers
Every state and territory

Is this course right for you?

What the Certificate III in Stonemasonry asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in working with stone and building things
  • good hand skills and an eye for detail
  • a careful approach to safety on site
  • patience for learning traditional craft skills

Before you start

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Where this course can take you

Jobs this qualification is a recognised route into, and the study that can follow it.

Jobs you can do with it

  • Stonemason

    Stonemasons cut, shape and set natural stone for walls, floors, facades and monuments, working the material by hand and with power tools.

    What else you need

    Trade entry is normally as an apprentice employed in the industry, so you need an employer and a training contract. Licensing rules vary by state, and the award alone does not confer a licence. Check that the training provider is registered for this qualification. This catalogue groups awards: verify the chosen provider, programme and intake; the family-level link is not confirmation that every offering is approved.

    Median pay$72,800 (estimate)

    In demand

If you study further

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.

Where you can study this course

There are 6 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

What you’ll learn

30 units: 21 that everyone takes and 9 you choose.

  • reading plans and specifications
  • measuring and setting out
  • levelling and scaffolding
  • working safely at heights
  • shaping and dressing stone
  • laying and finishing stone
See all 21 core units

Core units

Everyone completes these. Select a unit to see what it covers.

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Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

Questions people ask

Who is this qualification for?

It suits people who want to work as stonemasons, cutting, shaping and laying sandstone, limestone, marble and other stone for buildings, monuments and benchtops. You learn hand skills and site basics, often through an apprenticeship. Roles may include architectural, monumental and heritage stonemason, finisher, bench-top mason and stonemason.

Do I need experience or other qualifications first?

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. Individual providers can set their own conditions, so check with the provider you choose.

Related courses

The national training register, training.gov.au. TAFE course pages, read 20 September 2026. Google reviews. Pay and shortage status from Jobs and Skills Australia.