ACI Certification: Concrete Strength Testing Technician

ACI Certification: Concrete Strength Testing Technician - Des Moines

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024 10:00 AM - Thursday, April 18, 2024 2:00 PM CST

TERRACON CONSULTANTS INC - DES MOINES
600 SW 7TH STREET SUITE M
DES MOINES, IA 50309

THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL, CONTACT IRMCA IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, 515-965-4575.
Definition:
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.

Course Schedule
Day 1
10:00 a.m.   Registration
10:15 a.m.   Introduction
10:30 a.m.   Workbook Sections 1 & 2
12:00 p.m.   Lunch (on your own)
12:45 p.m.   Workbook Section 3 & 4
2:15 p.m.     Concrete Lab Session
4:15 p.m.     Q&A and Adjourn

Day 2
8:00 a.m.     Review
9:00 a.m.     Written Exam (Maximum one-hour allowed for exam)
10:00 a.m.   Performance Exam

Who Should Attend?
This course is designed to provide a review to anyone involved in the laboratory compressive and flexural strength testing of concrete.

Requirements
~ Workbooks will be mailed to all pre-registered participants. It is recommended that participants read the workbook and complete the study questions prior to the review.
~ Participants will be working with concrete during the lab sections of the class. Please dress with appropriate safety apparel. (safety glasses and steel toed shoes)
~ A photo I.D. is required.
~ The one-hour written examination is closed-book and consists of approximately 40 multiple choice questions. There are at least 8 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.

Scope and Knowledge:
The following ASTM Standards will becovered:
~ C617 –Capping of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
~ C1231/C1231M - Unbonded Caps for Concrete Cylinders
~ C39/C39M - Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
~ C78 - Flexural Strength of Concrete (Using Simple Beam with Third-Point Loading)

Workbooks will be mailed to all pre-registered participants upon registration and payment. Please note: Enrollment for this course is limited. Register early to ensure your spot!

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.

Special Accommodations

Individuals certified through this program are expected to be capable of reading, comprehending, and executing procedures requiring strenuous physical activity and possess a level of fitness required to safely execute the procedures.

All requests for accommodation under ADA must be routed through the ACI Certification Department.

ACI Certification instructs the candidate to obtain a letter/note from their physician verifying the need for accommodations and send the original (the candidate is instructed to retain a copy) to ACI Certification, aci.certification@concrete.org; the letter/note must include:

A diagnosis/description of the candidates medical condition
Recommended accommodation(s) for the written and/or performance examination

ACI Certification reviews the request, either accepting the recommended accommodation or formulating an alternative approach or accommodation.
ACI Certification contacts the candidate to obtain acceptance of the accommodation.
ACI Certification contacts IRMCA to arrange the accommodation.
The IRMCA contacts the candidate with specific local registration and participation information.

Registration Policy
Registrations are not complete until payment is received. Therefore, materials will not be sent nor are we able to reserve placements until we receive payment.

Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be received in writing via e-mail: irmca@concretestate.org, at least 7 business days prior to the start of the class. No refunds will be made for requests received after that time.

ACI Concrete Strength Technician Certification Details visit our webpage.

NEW ACI Verify App
ACI has released its new ACI Certification Verify app. The app allows users to quickly and easily verify the status of ACI-certified individuals through three search options: (1) verify an individual’s certification ID number, (2) search by an individual’s name, and (3) find the total number of ACI-certified individuals in an area. Download the app through the Apple App Store.

University of Arkansas TTCP link for additional ACI review material: ACI Concrete Strength

Veterans Rebate Program

What is the ACI Veteran Rebate Program?

The ACI Veteran Rebate program is described fully here.

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