Certificate III in Concreting (CPC30320)
Formwork, placing, screeding, finishing, curing, decorative and structural concrete.
Who is it for? Concreters, formworkers, finishers, screed crew with 3+ years on residential and commercial pours.
RPL in 5 Simple Steps
Free RPL Suitability Enquiry
Discuss your skills, work history and experience with our team to determine whether RPL may be suitable for you. Eligible applicants are referred to a partnered RTO for enrolment.Enrolment & RPL Kit
The partnered RTO enrols you into the qualification or units and provides the RPL assessment kit, evidence guide and submission requirements.Evidence Collection & Submission
Gather and submit evidence of your skills and experience — resumes, employment documents, licences, references, work samples and previous training records. We can assist you with organising your evidence.Assessment & Review
The RTO assessor reviews your evidence and may conduct a competency conversation, workplace verification, practical assessment or request additional information if required.Outcome
The RTO determines the assessment outcome. Where competency requirements are met, the RTO issues the qualification or Statement of Attainment.85%
Graduate Satisfaction
Source: NCVER Student Outcomes (industry avg)
78%
Reported Work Status Improvement
Employment outcomes vary and are not guaranteed
$88k
Typical Median Earnings
Source: Seek / Indeed AU 2026
Qualification Description
CPC30320 — Official description from training.gov.au
This is a qualification for concreters working in concreting operations on residential and commercial projects.
Occupational titles may include:
- concreter
- concrete tilt panel fabricator
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to concreting in some states and territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Pour Concrete as an Employee — Sure. Quote Your Own Pours — Get the Cert.
You can work as a concreter for someone else without the ticket. But to take your own jobs, contract directly, or move into commercial and civil work, CPC30320 is what state licensing bodies and head contractors require.
QLD requires a QBCC contractor licence for any building work over $3,300. NSW, VIC, SA all have similar contractor-licence thresholds. The Cert III is the certificate behind that licence.
Qualified Concreter (employed)
$75k–$95k / yr
Residential, commercial, decorative. Award-rate band once your CPC30320 is current.
Commercial / Civil Concreter
$85k–$115k / yr
Civil projects, infrastructure, large slabs. Better hourly, longer jobs, fewer downtimes.
Concreting Foreman
$90k–$125k / yr
Run pours, manage formwork crews, coordinate placement. Senior role context.
Contracting Concreter / Owner
$130k+ / yr
Run your own outfit. Required for contracting above state thresholds — and for tendering on commercial work.
You can pour as labour. To quote your own pours, this is the threshold.
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Salary ranges sourced from Seek, Indeed and Payscale Australia (2026). Licensing thresholds vary by state and project value. Figures are typical full-time ranges and exclude superannuation unless noted.
You May Need To Provide Evidence Such As
- Photos of pours, formwork, finished slabs, decorative finishes
- References from concrete suppliers, site supervisors or builders
- Pay slips or invoices showing concrete work
- Evidence of relevant Australian workplace experience, where required by the partner RTO
- Role-specific licences, workplace documents or training records, where relevant
- Lab test references or batch reports if you have them
- Previous concreting training records or qualifications, if available
FQ helps you understand what evidence may be requested before assessment by the partner RTO.
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