1. Completion of secondary school is usually required.

2. Completion of a two- to four-year apprenticeship program

3. Trade certification is compulsory in Quebec and available, but voluntary, in all other provinces.

4. Red Seal, an interprovincial trade certification, is also available to qualified concrete finishers.

1. What is a day in the life of a Concrete Finishers like?
   Concrete finishers perform some or all of the following duties: A. Repair, resurface and replace worn or damaged... more
2. What is the current Job Outlook for a Concrete Finishers?
   The job outlook for Concrete Finishers is considered Average because: 1. Employment grew at a below-average rate.... more
3. What is the future Job Outlook for a Concrete Finishers?
   Your job outlook will continue to be Average because: 1. The employment growth rate will likely be below average... more
4. How much does a Concrete Finishers make?
   The average hourly wages for Concrete Finishers is $19.67/HR, which is close to the average for occupations in the... more
5. What is the currently unemployment rate for a Concrete Finishers"?
   12% of Concrete Finishers are unemployed. This rate is close to the average for technical, professional, and skilled... more
6. How many Concrete Finishers are employed part-time?
   6% of Concrete Finishers are employed only on a part-time basis. There were 10,200 workers employed in these... more
7. How many Concrete Finishers are self-employed?
   Roughly 11% of Concrete Finishers are self-employed. This is considered Average for the industry as a whole. more
8. What is the average age of a Concrete Finishers?
   The retirement rate to 2009 will likely be average reflecting the age/retirement structure of the occupation. more