Concreter
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 3
- Major group
- Technicians and Trades Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 3Technicians and Trades Workers
- Sub-major group
- 37Building Structural Trades Workers
- Minor group
- 371Bricklayers, Stonemasons and Concreters
- Unit group
- 3712Concreters
Description
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.
Alternative titles
- Concrete Worker
Specialisations
- Concrete Cutter
- Concrete Finisher
- Concrete Patcher
Unit group
3712 · ConcretersDescription
Pour, spread, smooth and finish concrete and install reinforcements to strengthen concrete for structures such as floors, stairs, ramps, footpaths and bridges. Read and interpret construction plans, and supervise Concreter's Labourers.
Skill level
Australia
3
Occupation skill level 3
Tasks
Tasks include
- 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
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/3/37/371/3712
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
