A Cement (Concrete) Finisher installs concrete structures including interior floors and exterior pavements using a variety of methods of construction to produce a variety of finishes, colours and textures in all types of residential, institutional, commercial and industrial buildings.
Cement (Concrete) Finisher
Certificate of Qualification 244G
“A good finisher will take pride in their work and complete the job to the highest standard.”
Responsibilities
Direct placement of concrete, check formwork and steel reinforcement materials
Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills & other fixtures
Level top surface concrete according to grade and depth specifications
Apply components to cure, waterproof and restore surfaces
Use equipment and hand & power tools to create finishes on concrete surfaces
Repair, resurface and replace worn or damaged sections of concrete structures
Key Skills & Attributes
Excellent communication & listening skills
Comfortable working indoors and outdoors
A strong work ethic and positive attitude
Well organized, punctual & reliable
Employment Sectors
Institutional and commercial construction
Heavy and civil engineering construction
Self -employed
New home building and construction
Apprenticeship Program
4500 hours of on-the-job training, supplemented by two 8-week sessions of in-class technical training.
Entrance Requirements
Grade 12 Diploma preferred (Grade 10 minimum)
Journeyperson Wage Rate
$39.27/Hr (2024 Provincial Average)
Did you know?
Cement (Concrete) Finisher should be physically fit and able to stand for long periods of time, crouch, kneel, lift heavy materials, and work outdoors in high heat and cold weather.
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