Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade 1

A certified Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade 1 is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to properly perform and record the results of seven basic field tests on freshly mixed concrete.

SCOPE AND KNOWLEDGE

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

Job Task Analysis (JTA) for ACI Certification of Concrete Field Testing Technician—Grade I

The program requires a working knowledge of the following ASTM test methods and practices:

• C1064/C1064M – 17—Temperature of Freshly Mixed Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
• C172/C172M – 17—Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete
• C143/C143M – 15a—Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
• C138/C138M – 17a—Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete
• C231/C231M – 17a—Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method
• C173/C173M – 16—Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method
• C31/C31M – 19—Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field

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 one-hour written examination is closed-book and consists of 55 multiple-choice questions. There are between five and ten questions on each of the ASTM test methods and practices. To pass the written examination, BOTH of the following conditions must be met:

1. At least 60% correct for each of the required test methods and practices; AND
2. A minimum score of 70% overall.

The performance examination is closed-book and requires actual demonstration of six of the required test methods and practices plus a verbal description of Practice C172/C172M (sampling). The examinee is judged on his/her ability to correctly perform (or describe, where allowed) all of the required steps for each procedure.

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

SCHEDULE

TRAINING

TESTING

*Times and days are subject to change without notice. Registered attendees will be notified via email.

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 review session and written or performance exam. (no study guide)

Includes two nights of classroom training and half-day of hands on practice with testing equipment. Training is not required but is highly recommended for individuals certifying for the first time.

Includes half-day (Saturday) of hands on practice with testing equipment.

ACI POLICY

Cell Phones | Smart Glasses| Recording Devices

Use of cell phones, smart watches, cameras, or any other recording equipment is strictly forbidden during all training, review, and examination sessions. ALL cell phones or other recording devices, Smart Glasses (Meta, Google, Apple, Samsung, Snap, XREAL, Rokid, Viture, RayNeo, Vuzix, Microsoft, Epson, RealWear, or similar devices), and smart watches are NOT allowed to be accessed or worn during any ACI session. All such devices must either be surrendered to the examiner for return following the session OR shut off and stowed in a zipped backpack or other bag that is kept out of arms’ reach during training, review, or examination sessions. 

No Weapons

No weapons are permitted at any ACI Training Session or ACI Certification Session.

ACI Educational Materials

Please be advised that photocopying ACI educational materials violates the American Concrete Institute’s copyright. Any photocopied materials brought to educational sessions will be confiscated.

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]

VETERAN'S REBATE PROGRAM

Honorably discharged U.S. military veterans attaining ACI certification in any program as the result of exams administered through any ACI Certification Sponsoring Group are eligible to apply for a $250.00 rebate from the ACI Foundation. These rebates will be distributed by the ACI Foundation as long as funding remains available. For more information on this program and to download the application form, visit the webpage by clicking here.