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Certificate III in Concreting

This qualification trains you to work as a concreter on residential and commercial projects, from setting out a job and building the formwork through to placing, finishing and curing the concrete.

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Illustration of a person working as concreter
How long it takes
1 to 2 years
typical for this level
What it costs
From $11,858
Full fee at GOTAFE
How you can study
On campus
Main job
Concreter
$114,900 median pay, In demand
Taught by
11 providers
Every state and territory

Is this course right for you?

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

It helps to have

  • an interest in building and construction work
  • a careful approach to safety on site
  • good communication skills for working in a team
  • willingness to work outdoors in all weather

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

  • Concreter

    Concreters prepare, pour and finish concrete for jobs ranging from house slabs and driveways to roads, bridges and commercial floors.

    What else you need

    Most people study it through an apprenticeship or traineeship arranged with an employer, and a white card is needed before starting. Check the provider.

    Median pay$114,900

    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.

What it costs

Paying the full fee

$11,858

across the TAFEs listed below. Private providers set their own fees.

  • GOTAFEVIC

    Full fee
    $11,858

Fees as each TAFE shows them on its website, read 20 September 2026. Private providers set their own fees.

Where you can study this course

There are 11 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

22 units: 17 that everyone takes and 5 you choose.

  • Setting out and levelling
  • Building and stripping formwork
  • Placing and tying reinforcement
  • Placing and finishing concrete
  • Curing concrete
  • Reading plans and specifications
See all 17 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?

This qualification trains you to work as a concreter on residential and commercial projects. You will learn on real or closely simulated sites, covering setting out, formwork, placing, finishing and curing concrete, plus general construction skills. The usual jobs it leads to are concreter and concrete tilt panel fabricator.

Do I need experience or other qualifications first?

There are no entry requirements for this qualification, but individual providers can set their own conditions. Check with the provider you choose.

Is a licence, registration or check required to work in this area?

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to concreting in some states and territories. Also, anyone carrying out construction work must complete the general construction induction training program (White Card).

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.