Aggregate Testing Technician Level 2

An Aggregate Testing Technician Level 2 is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to properly perform, record, and report the results of advanced 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.)

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

SCHEDULE

Saturday

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 2

The program requires a working knowledge of the following AASHTO and/or ASTM standards:

• AASHTO T 96-02(2010)/ASTM C131/C131M – 01*—Resistance to Degradation of Small-Size Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles Machine

• ASTM C535 – 12—Resistance to Degradation of Large-Size Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles Machine

• AASHTO T 112-00(2012)/ASTM C142 – 97—Clay Lumps and Friable Particles in Aggregate

• ASTM D4791 – 10—Flat Particles, Elongated Particles, or Flat and Elongated Particles in Coarse Aggregate

• AASHTO T 19M/T 19-09/ASTM C29/C29M – 07—Bulk Density (Unit Weight) and Voids in Aggregate

• AASHTO T 104-99(2011)/ASTM C88 – 13*—Soundness of Aggregates by Use of Sodium Sulfate or Magnesium Sulfate

• AASHTO T 113-06(2010)/ASTM C123 – 04—Lightweight Pieces in Aggregate

• AASHTO T 176-08/ASTM D2419 – 14—Plastic Fines in Graded Aggregates and Soils by Use of the Sand Equivalent Test

• AASHTO T 304-11/ASTM C1252 – 06—Uncompacted Void Content of Fine Aggregate

• ASTM D5821 – 01(2006)—Determining the Percentage of Fractured Particles in Coarse Aggregate

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

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

1. Hold current certification as an ACI Aggregate Testing Technician—Level 1, and
2. Obtain a passing grade on the ACI written examination,
3. and successfully complete 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 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 testing session.

• Cancellations will receive a refund of the registration fee minus a $100 cancellation fee.
• Transfers will be issued a coupon code for the registration fee less a $30 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 testing session by emailing [email protected]