A concreter pours, spreads, smooths and finishes concrete for structures such as floors, stairs, ramps, footpaths and bridges and other kinds of structures that need to be robust and durable.

What will I be doing?

• Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools
• Position construction forms or moulds
• Spread concrete or other aggregate
• Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities
• Apply sealants or other protective coatings
• Pour materials into, or on, designated areas
• Operate leveling equipment
• Compact or smooth materials to create level bases
• Cut metal components
• Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces
• Prepare surfaces for finishing
• Build construction forms or moulds
• Install roofing materials
• Install building fixtures
• Install metal structural components
• Break up rock, asphalt, or concrete
• Position structural components

Transferable skills used:

• Construction 64%
• Quality control and inspections 17%
• Production processes & machinery 7%
• Operating procedures & processes 5%
• Cleaning and maintenance 3%
• Material transportation 3%
• Work activities preparation 2%

Skill level needed (out of 10)

• Digital engagement 2 Basic
• Writing 3 Basic
• Numeracy 5 Intermediate
• Teamwork 7 Intermediate
• Reading 4 Intermediate
• Learning 4 Intermediate
• Problem solving 5 Intermediate
• Oral communication 4 Intermediate
• Planning and organizing 7 Intermediate
• Initiative and innovation 7 Intermediate

How to become a Human resources officer:

Get started with the CCF Tasmania, Tas TAFE and Keystone: Pre employment Course.

Tas TAFE: https://www.tastafe.tas.edu.au

• Certificate III in Concreting CPC30313
• Certificate 11 construction pathways RII20120
• Certificate III Civil construction RII30920

Cert II courses are credit towards Cert III.

Apprenticeships are available.

What to find out more?

Contact us if you would like to find out more about working in Civil Construction, Concreter.

View Concreter Fact Sheet (PDF)