How to become a Concreter

Also called: Concrete Worker

Pours, spreads, smooths and finishes concrete and installs reinforcements to strengthen concrete for structures such as floors, stairs, ramps, footpaths and bridges. Reads and interprets construction plans, and supervises Concreter's Labourers.

Main tasks

• Reads and interprets construction plans and specifications
• Determines the quantity and type of concrete required for a project
• Supervises and directs the work of Concreter's Labourers
• Prepares the site for concrete pouring, including clearing and leveling the area
• Installs reinforcement materials such as rebar, to strengthen concrete
• Mixes and pours concrete into the designated areas
• Spreads and levels concrete using tools such as screeds and trowels
• Finishes concrete surfaces to achieve the desired texture and appearance
• Cures and protects concrete to ensure proper hardening and durability
• May construct formwork to hold wet concrete in place

Ways in

• Apprenticeship: Certificate III in Concreting. Trade occupations are usually entered through an apprenticeship: paid work plus this qualification, typically 3 to 4 years.
• TAFE and VET: Certificate III in Concreting (CPC30320); Certificate IV in Civil Construction (RII40720); Certificate III in Civil Construction (RII30920); Certificate III in Civil Foundations (RII31220); Certificate II in Construction (CPC20120); Certificate II in Prefabricated Concrete Element Installation (CPC20822); Certificate II in Construction Pathways (CPC20220)
• Licence or registration: Registration or licensing may be required.

Pay · Outlook · AI and this job

• Typical full-time pay: $114,868 a year
• About 36,400 people work in this job group now, and about 38,500 are projected by 2035. (+5.7%)
• AI is more likely to help with parts of this job than to do it. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as low.

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Questions people ask

How do I become a Concreter?

Ways in include: Certificate III in Concreting; Certificate IV in Civil Construction; Certificate III in Concreting.

How much does a Concreter earn in Australia?

Median full-time pay is $114,868 a year (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Is a Concreter a growing career in Australia?

Yes. Employment is projected to grow 6% by 2035, from about 36,400 to about 38,500 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Do you need a degree to become a Concreter?

Usually not. Only 2% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Ways in include: Certificate III in Concreting; Certificate IV in Civil Construction; Certificate III in Concreting.

Will AI change the work of a Concreter?

AI is more likely to help with parts of this job than to do it. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as low.

Sources

• Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation data (ANZSCO), from ABS Labour Force and Census (February 2026), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Jobs and Skills Australia: Generative AI Capacity Study, interactive table data (September 2025), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections (Victoria University) (May 2025 to May 2035), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Australian Taxation Office: Taxation Statistics, Individuals Table 15A (2023-24), CC BY 2.5 AU, retrieved 2026-10-04

Updated 2026-10-04