A hand uses a tool to smooth a surface of wet concrete.

Concrete worker

Would you like a practical and varied job where much of your work takes place outdoors? This programme gives you the basic skills needed to work with concrete construction, including casting, reinforcement and formwork.

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About the programme

As a concrete worker, you reinforce and cast concrete structures such as foundations, floors and bridges. Much of the work takes place outdoors and may suit you if you enjoy practical, hands-on work in different locations.

Key facts

Study format: On-site
Study pace: Full-time, 50 weeks
Level: Upper secondary
Credits: 1,340
Language of instruction: Swedish
Location: Luleå

Application

The programme starts on:

14 September

  • First admission round: application deadline 21 June
  • Second admission round: application deadline 16 August

16 November

  • Application deadline 4 October

Cost

The programme is free of charge and qualifies for Swedish student finance through CSN.

Entry requirements

To apply, you need to have completed compulsory school or have equivalent knowledge.

After the programme

After successfully completing the programme, you will have the basic skills needed to enter the profession and can apply for an apprenticeship. At the end of the apprenticeship period, after 5,800 hours, you can apply for a trade certificate issued by BYN, the Swedish Construction Industry Training Board.

As a concrete worker, your work may include:

  • concrete casting
  • reinforcement
  • construction work
  • formwork.

Further studies

You can continue your studies in concrete engineering. Further training can lead to specialist roles in concrete construction or supervisory roles on construction projects.

Good to know

You pay for your own course materials and any required protective equipment.

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Contact

Education administration

E-mail: larcentrum@boden.se

Phone: +46 921 627 52