Concrete Strength Testing Technician

A Concrete Strength Testing Technician is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to properly perform, record, and report the results of four basic laboratory procedures related to the determination of concrete compressive and flexural strength.

 To become ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician Level 1 certified you must obtain both the ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician and the Aggregate Testing Technician Level 1 certifications.  Accommodations are made for those individuals who want to take both certifications or trainings at the same session.

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 Strength Testing Technician

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

• C617/C617M - 15—Capping Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
• C1231/C1231M - 15—Unbonded Caps for Concrete Cylinders
• C39/C39M - 18—Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
• C78/C78M - 18—Flexural Strength of 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 one-hour written examination is closed-book and consists of approximately 40 multiple-choice questions. There are at least eight questions on each of the practices and test methods. To pass the written examination, both of the following conditions must be met:

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

The performance examination is also closed-book and requires actual demonstration of the required practices and test methods. The examinee is judged on his/her ability to correctly perform 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.

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 two 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. Registered attendees will be notified via email.

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]