GOTAFE
2 years
Become a skilled concreter with Certificate III in Concreting. This 2-year traineeship combines on-campus training in state-of-the-art workshops with workplace experience, preparing you for roles in residential and commercial construction.
Applicants must complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to demonstrate required literacy and numeracy levels. A Pre-training Review interview ensures the course suits your needs and aspirations. Prospective traineeship students must apply through an Apprenticeship Network Provider with their employer to organise an apprenticeship contract. Completion of Construction Induction training (White Card) is mandatory. You'll need access to a building site for workplace learning, a laptop/computer with internet access, and personal protective equipment including safety boots, glasses, ear protection, hard hat, and gloves.
The course comprises 22 units: 17 core and 5 elective. Core units cover setting out, formwork erection and dismantling, hand excavation, levelling procedures, workplace communication, work planning, measurements and calculations, reading plans and specifications, handling concreting materials, selecting and maintaining concreting equipment, determining concrete supply requirements, placing and finishing concrete, curing concrete, reinforcement placement, and work health and safety. Elective units include formwork for stairs and ramps, decorative concrete finishes, concrete repair and rectification, concrete cutting, slump testing, and reinforcement scheduling.
GOTAFE is a leading Registered Training Organisation (RTO 3094) in Northern Victoria with state-of-the-art workshops and facilities. The institution offers comprehensive support services including learning support, counselling, disability support, and career guidance. GOTAFE's traineeship model combines practical on-campus training with real workplace experience, ensuring students develop industry-relevant skills. The provider is government-accredited with national recognition and offers flexible payment options including Free TAFE eligibility for qualifying students.
Graduates are eligible for roles as Concreters or Concrete Tilt Panel Fabricators in residential and commercial construction sectors. The qualification provides a foundation for further study in Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building), opening pathways to supervisory and management positions. With practical skills in concrete placement, finishing, and decorative techniques, graduates can pursue diverse career opportunities in the construction industry, including self-employment as independent contractors.
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