Cement (Concrete) Finisher
Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act
Voluntary Trade
Trade Code 244G
NOC7282
Description
- Finishes freshly poured concrete
- Installs anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills in fresh concrete
- Waterproofs, restores and repairs concrete surfaces and structures
- Applies hardening and sealing compounds to cure new concrete
- Operates power vibrator to compact concrete
- Directs placement of concrete into forms or onto surfaces, inspects formwork, granular base and steel reinforcement materials
Personal Qualities
- Able to work without close supervision
- Able to bend and stoop to work
- Able to work around high noise
- Able to work in a variety of weather conditions
- Some artistic ability and ability to pay attention to detail
Career Opportunities
- Cement finishers are employed by construction companies, bricklaying contractors and manufacturers of precast concrete products
- Supervisory positions are possible with experience
Educational/Training Requirements
- The minimum entry for apprenticeshipis Grade 10; however, mostemployers or unions may require Grade 12
- English, Math and Technology high school courses would be helpful.
- Completion of a 4,500 hour apprenticeship program is required
Training Availability
Apprenticeship Training
LIUNA Local 183 TrainingCentre
Cobourg Campus
560 Dodge Street
Cobourg ON K9A 4K5
1-800-261-1183www.183training.com
Potential Earnings
- Apprentices will progress towards a joureyperson’s wage over time
- Wages1 range from $14 – $17 an hour for junior apprentices and $28 – $32 for journeypeople, excluding overtime.
Prospects For Employment
- Employment is expected to be balanced until 2014 and good to 20192
- Cement finishers who work on construction projects may experience periods of idleness as they wait for new work following completion of a project and lay-offs also tend to occur during the winter months
Financial Incentives
- Employers who employ first, second and third yearapprentices can apply for theApprenticeshipTraining Tax Credit
- Apprentices may be able to apply for the Tradesperson’s Tools Tax Deduction
