Aggregate Testing Technician Level 1

An Aggregate Testing Technician Level 1 is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to properly perform, record, and report the results of basic field and laboratory procedures for aggregates.

REGISTRATION FEES

For those individuals certifying for the first time or those who are recertifying. Fee includes ACI study guide, classroom review session, written and performance exams.  (Fee does not include training session.)

Includes three nights of classroom/laboratory training. Training is not required but is highly recommended for individuals certifying for the first time.

For those individuals who failed their written or performance exam on their first testing attempt.  Fee includes review session and written or performance exam. (no study guide)

SCHEDULE

TRAINING

TESTING

*Times and days are subject to change without notice. There is absolutely no photography, audio or video recording allowed at the training, review, or testing sessions.

SCOPE AND KNOWLEDGE

This program requires demonstration of the knowledge and hands-on skills covered on the Job Task Analysis (JTA):

JTA for ACI Aggregate Testing Technician—Level 1

The program requires a working knowledge of the following AASHTO standards:

• AASHTO R 90/ASTM D75—Sampling Aggregates

• AASHTO R 76/ASTM C702/C702M—Reducing Samples of Aggregate to Testing Size

• AASHTO T 11/ASTM C117—Materials Finer Than 75-µm (No. 200) Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing

• AASHTO T 27/ASTM C136—Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates

• AASHTO T 85/ASTM C127—Specific Gravity and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate

• AASHTO T 84/ASTM C128—Specific Gravity and Absorption of Fine Aggregate

• AASHTO T 255/ASTM C566—Total Moisture Content of Aggregate by Drying

• AASHTO T 21/ASTM C40/C40M—Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregate for Concrete

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

ACI will grant certification only to those applicants who meet both of the following requirements:

1. A passing grade on the ACI written examination, and
2. Successful completion of the ACI performance examination.

The two-hour written examination is open-book and consists of approximately 100 multiple-choice questions. There are eight to 12 questions on each of the standards.

To pass the written examination, both of the following conditions must be met:

1. At least 60% correct for each of the required standards, and
2. A minimum score of 70% overall.

The performance examination is closed-book and requires actual demonstration of the required standards. The examinee is judged on his/her ability to correctly perform or describe all of the required procedures for each standard.

Recertification is necessary every five years and requires successful completion of both the written and performance examinations.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT

Individuals requesting special accommodations enabling them to participate in ACI certification examinations must submit a letter from their primary physician to the Las Vegas Chapter ACI describing the physical challenge and providing a proposed solution (i.e. more time, a reader for the questions, physical assistance, etc.).  The Las Vegas Chapter ACI will forward the request and physician’s letter to ACI for direction.  Since the notification and formulation of appropriate accommodations takes time, candidates must make their request and submit the physician letter to the Las Vegas Chapter ACI at least three weeks prior to a certification examination session to formulate appropriate accommodations, arrange for their availability at the session, and accept the registration.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Participants may cancel or transfer their registration to another session by emailing: [email protected] no later than 7 business days before the certification or training.

• Cancellations will receive a refund of the registration fee minus a cancellation fee.
• Transfers will be issued a coupon code for the registration fee less a transfer fee which is valid for one year from the date of issuance. This code may be used for any future certification or training.
• Name substitutions are allowed up to 7 days prior to the certification or training by emailing [email protected]