Certificate III in Concreting

CPC30320

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

This is a qualification for concreters working in concreting operations on residential and commercial projects.

Occupational titles include:

  • concreter
  • concrete tilt panel fabricator.

This qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as a specialist field of work in concreting.

The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in an actual workplace or very closely simulated workplace environment, and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to concreting in some states and territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.

Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia modelCode of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industrymeets this requirement.

  • Financial help

    • Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:

      • Career Start (general)
      • Career Start (traineeship)

      *To be eligible for this funding, you have to do a traineeship.

      Check your eligibility

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

    To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.

  • On-the-job training

    • Completing this course through a traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.

    This traineeship is available:

    • Concreter

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Through traineeship:
      2 years
    • Qualification only:
      1–2 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Workplace-based
    • Some classroom learning
    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Practical learning

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Apply basic levelling procedures Core
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry Core
Carry out hand excavation Core
Carry out measurements and calculations Core
Carry out setting out Core
Conduct workplace communication Core
Cure concrete Core
Determine concrete supply requirements Core
Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground Core
Finish concrete Core
Handle concreting materials and components Core
Place and fix reinforcement materials Core
Place concrete Core
Plan and organise work Core
Read and interpret plans and specifications Core
Select, use and maintain concreting plant, tools and equipment Core
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry Core
Apply and finish sprayed concrete Elective
Apply decorative finishes to concrete Elective
Apply reinforcement schedule Elective
Carry out high-performance concreting Elective
Conduct concrete pump delivery operations Elective
Conduct off-form vertical concrete operations Elective
Construct tilt panels on site Elective
Core concrete Elective
Cut and bend materials using oxy-LPG equipment Elective
Cut concrete Elective
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding Elective
Identify requirements for safe precast and tilt-up work Elective
Install topping slabs Elective
Licence to operate a concrete placing boom Elective
Operate concrete agitator trucks Elective
Plan concrete work and brief team Elective
Repair and rectify concrete Elective
Slump-test concrete Elective
Use explosive power tools Elective
Work safely at heights Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate III in Concreting sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Concrete Products Machine Operator

    ANZSCO 711112

    Concrete Products Machine Operators operate machines to manufacture moulded concrete products, such as cement pipes and fittings, concrete railway sleepers, concrete bricks, tiles and paving blocks, structural beams, building panels and cast products.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Cement Production Plant Operator

    ANZSCO 712913

    Cement Production Plant Operators operate plants to produce cement, lime and clinker.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Concrete Batching Plant Operator

    ANZSCO 712914

    Concrete Batching Plant Operators operate mixing plants to produce batches of concrete from cement, sand, aggregate, water and other ingredients.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Concrete Pump Operator

    ANZSCO 712915

    Concrete Pump Operators operate plants to pump, cast and mould concrete.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Concreter

    ANZSCO 821211

    Pour, spread, smooth and finish concrete for construction projects.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate I or secondary education

Training providers delivering Certificate III in Concreting

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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