Become a qualified concreter with Certificate III in Concreting. Choose from traineeship, on-campus, or RPL pathways and gain the skills to build your future in Australia’s booming construction industry.
The Certificate III in Concreting (CPC30320) is a trade-level qualification that teaches you everything you need to become a qualified concreter in Australia. You’ll learn to place, finish and cure concrete, erect and dismantle formwork, place and fix reinforcement materials, carry out setting out and levelling, handle concreting materials and equipment, and apply decorative finishes to concrete surfaces.
This course covers residential and commercial concreting operations. You’ll gain hands-on skills while learning to read plans and specifications, determine concrete supply requirements, and follow work health and safety practices to meet industry standards.
This nationally recognised qualification lets you work for construction companies, specialise in areas like decorative concrete or tilt panel fabrication, or start your own concreting business.
Qualification: Certificate III in Concreting (CPC30320)
This course covers the essential skills for residential and commercial concreting work:
This course is ideal for:
This is a nationally recognised qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Your Certificate III in Concreting is recognised across all Australian states and territories, giving you the flexibility to work anywhere in the country.
Please note: Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A, CPCCWHS1001A or CPCWHS1001 (White Card) covers this requirement but is not included within this course.
| Core Units | |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work |
| CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations |
| CPCCOM2001 | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| CPCCON3035 | Determine concrete supply requirements |
| CPCCON2022 | Select, use and maintain concreting plant, tools and equipment |
| CPCCON2021 | Handle concreting materials and components |
| CPCCCM2002 | Carry out hand excavation |
| CPCCCA3002 | Carry out setting out |
| CPCCCA3028 | Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground |
| CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures |
| CPCCSF2004 | Place and fix reinforcement materials |
| CPCCON3041 | Place concrete |
| CPCCON3042 | Finish concrete |
| CPCCON3043 | Cure concrete |
| Elective Units | |
| CPCCON3053 | Slump test concrete |
| CPCCON3047 | Cut concrete |
| CPCCON3057 | Core concrete |
| CPCCON3051 | Conduct off-form vertical concrete operations |
| CPCCON3044 | Apply decorative finishes to concrete |
This course opens up career options in Australia’s booming construction industry. There’s strong demand for skilled concreters across the country, and this is expected to keep growing through 2029. Qualified concreters enjoy solid job security and strong pay across residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects.
Where can you work?
Career growth
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Experienced concreters often move up to leading hand, site supervisor, foreperson, project manager, or concrete pump operator roles. With extra qualifications like Certificate IV in Building Project Support or Diploma of Building and Construction, you can step into senior management positions or start your own construction business.
Start dates
Throughout the year. For on campus, enquire for intake dates.
Delivery modes
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Already working in concreting? Get qualified faster by having your existing skills and experience formally assessed and recognised.
Duration
2 – 8 weeks (dependent on experience and knowledge)
Location
Virtual assessment plus completion of any gap training required.
Entry requirements
Training provider
Everthought Education Pty Ltd, RTO 32438
Everthought assesses your existing skills and experience against the qualification requirements. If you can provide sufficient evidence of your industry experience or previous training, you may not need additional formal study. Gap training is provided if needed, and we’ll guide you through the process.
Access the information and guidelines. Learn more about eligibility criteria and co-contribution fees.
Traineeship
Learn while you earn. Combine paid work with a concreting employer and structured training to complete your qualification.
Duration
 1 – 2 yearsÂ
Location
Employers worksite
Entry requirements
English language requirements
Completion of LLN Assessment (not necessarily a barrier to entry)
Training provider
*A training contract is a legally binding agreement between the employer and the apprentice or trainee. In signing the training contract, both parties are bound by certain obligations expressed in the contract. The training contract sets out the terms of the apprenticeship or traineeship, which are agreed to by both the employer and the apprentice or trainee.
Learn more about eligibility criteria and co-contribution fees.
If you still have questions, our team will be happy to help. Please reach out at info@everthought.edu.au.
Certificate III in Concreting (CPC30320) is Australia’s nationally recognised concreting qualification that trains you to become a qualified concreter. This course covers residential and commercial concreting operations, formwork, reinforcement, concrete placement and finishing, decorative finishes, and all the essential skills required for the construction industry.
The duration varies by study mode: traineeships typically take 1-2 years combining work and study, while Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can be completed in as little as 2-8 weeks for experienced concreters.
This qualification is available through traineeship (which requires employment with a registered employer) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for those already working in concreting. We don’t currently offer a full-time on-campus option for this course.
Traineeships combine paid work with an employer and formal training over 1-2 years, ideal for those starting their concreting career. RPL is for experienced concreters who want to get qualified faster by having their existing skills and work experience formally assessed and recognised.
Qualified concreters can work as residential or commercial concreters, concrete finishers, concrete tilt panel fabricators, or concrete pump operators. You can specialise in decorative concrete, polished concrete, or infrastructure projects. You can also start your own concreting business, work as a site supervisor, or progress to building and construction management roles.
Yes, Certificate III in Concreting (CPC30320) is a nationally recognised qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework. It’s recognised across all Australian states and territories and meets the requirements for qualified concreters.
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