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Certificate
Concrete Finisher
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
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The concrete finisher places, finishes, and cures concrete safely. A finisher knows the properties of concrete through slump workability and finishability. A concrete finisher knows typical components and admixtures and their effects on concrete mix design and can select the right tools for the right application. The finisher also understands the basics of repair, rub, and patch.
Apply safety requirements for concrete construction and finishing operationsIdentify properties of concrete including mix design characteristics and behavior to support finishing workSelect and use tools and equipment for concrete placement and finishingPrepare the site and subbase for concrete placementPlace and finish concrete including screeding floating and troweling operationsCure and protect concrete after placement to achieve required strength and surface qualityTroubleshoot concrete placement and finishing problems to identify causes and corrective actionsEstimate concrete quantities to support project planning and material orderingInstall and strip concrete forming systems for slabs and site concrete applicationsPlace and finish site concrete including flatwork and exterior applicationsPlace and finish industrial and superflat floors to meet specified tolerances and surface requirementsApply surface treatments to concrete including sealers hardeners and decorative finishesApply quality control procedures to verify concrete placement and finishing meets project requirementsMake repairs to concrete surfaces and structuresPlace and finish concrete paving including preparation placement and finishing operations