🧱 CPC30320 – Certificate III in Concreting

Lay the Foundation of Australia’s Future: Become a Skilled Concreter Today

The CPC30320 – Certificate III in Concreting equips students with the technical skills, practical experience, and safety knowledge required to work as a qualified concreter in the Australian construction industry. Delivered by Australian Skills Asian Colleges, this nationally recognised qualification prepares Vietnamese students to work on residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects.

Concreters are the backbone of every construction project — from driveways and footpaths to skyscraper foundations and major bridges.

🏗️ What Is Concreting?

Concreting is the process of mixing, pouring, spreading, and finishing concrete to form solid structures and surfaces. It requires physical strength, precision, and an understanding of construction drawings and building codes.

As a professional concreter, you will:

• 🧱 Prepare formwork and reinforcement

• 🛠️ Mix and place concrete accurately

• 🧪 Apply finishing techniques (smoothing, sealing, curing)

• 🚧 Construct driveways, footpaths, stairs, slabs, columns, and kerbs

• 📐 Read and interpret site drawings and plans

• 🧯 Ensure safety compliance on worksites

You’ll learn to handle concrete in various weather conditions, terrain types, and structural contexts.

📘 Course Overview

The Certificate III in Concreting is a hands-on course focused on on-site training, tool use, and safety protocols. Key units of study include:

• 🏠 Pour and finish concrete slabs for homes and buildings

• 📏 Set up levelling instruments and measure elevations

• 🪚 Cut, join and dismantle formwork

• 🔩 Install steel reinforcement for structural concrete

• 💧 Apply surface finishes (e.g. exposed aggregate, colored, polished)

• 🧾 Read site specifications and technical drawings

• 🛡️ Implement environmental and workplace health and safety (WHS) practices

This course is ideal for those who enjoy physical, outdoor work and want a secure job in high-demand sectors.

🧠 Learning Outcomes

Graduates of CPC30320 will be able to:

• Identify different types of concrete and their properties

• Safely prepare and execute concrete pours for a variety of projects

• Use tools such as trowels, screeds, concrete vibrators, floats, and mixers

• Apply various finishing techniques based on site conditions and customer requirements

• Work efficiently in teams under site supervision

• Plan and execute daily tasks according to site layouts and deadlines

You’ll graduate as a certified concreter ready to join the booming construction workforce across Australia.

💼 Career Opportunities

Upon completing this course, career options include:

• 👷‍♂️ Concreter (General)

• 🛠️ Concrete Finisher or Floor Layer

• 🏗️ Formwork Assistant / Reinforcement Worker

• 🧱 Civil or Structural Construction Labourer

• 🧾 Contractor in paving, kerbing, or decorative concrete

Recognised under ANZSCO Code 821411 – Concreter, this trade is considered high-demand and migration-eligible, making it ideal for those who:

• Plan to apply for skilled visas (subclass 189, 190, 491)

• Want to start a concrete services business in Australia

• Seek to progress into site supervision or construction management

🌏 Why It’s Perfect for Vietnamese Learners

Many Vietnamese students possess the resilience, attention to detail, and work ethic that make for outstanding concreters. This course suits those who:

• Prefer hands-on, outdoor, high-mobility work

• Are looking for a trade pathway with low entry barriers and high job availability

• Want a quick route to permanent residency via skilled trade occupations

• Aim to work on large infrastructure projects such as roads, tunnels, and railways

With Australia facing a nationwide shortage of skilled concreters, job security and long-term opportunities are guaranteed.

🎓 Why Choose Australian Skills Asian Colleges?

We provide:

• 🧪 Practical training using real construction tools and materials

• 👨‍🏫 Trainers with decades of experience on infrastructure and commercial projects

• 🧾 White Card certification and job-ready skills

• 🇻🇳 Support for Vietnamese students in English, licensing, and career planning

• 🛂 Migration advice and visa pathways for skilled trades

• 🤝 Partnerships with contractors and employers for work placement

Our mission is to turn hardworking learners into qualified, confident professionals in Australia’s essential trades.

🏁 Conclusion

The CPC30320 – Certificate III in Concreting is more than just a course — it’s a gateway to a lifelong career in one of the most stable, respected, and vital construction trades in Australia. Whether you’re pouring concrete for a driveway or a skyscraper, your skills will literally shape the foundations of a nation.

Build solid ground for your future — become a certified concreter today.