A certified Post-Installed Concrete Anchor Installation Inspector is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge required to properly inspect the installation of post-installed adhesive and mechanical anchors in concrete. The Inspector must understand the responsibilities and qualification requirements of the Installer, inspection requirements as cited in the documents governing the construction of the project, and the process governing the qualification of anchor systems.

This program requires demonstration of the knowledge covered on the Job Task Analysis (JTA) for Post-Installed Concrete Anchor Installation Inspector:

Job Task Analysis (JTA) for ACI Post-Installed Concrete Anchor Installation Inspector Certification

The JTA is a detailed list of specific points of knowledge that may be included in the examinations for this ACI Certification program. ACI urges candidates to use the JTA to prepare for the certification exams.

REGISTRATION FEES

Includes study guide, classroom review, mandatory adhesive anchor installation demonstration, and written exams.

Only for those individuals who failed their written exam on their first attempt. Fee includes written exam (no study guide)

SCHEDULE

Saturday - Written Only Retests

Saturday - Full Certification

*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.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• ACI will grant certification only to those applicants who attain passing grades on the ACI written examinations and who attend an adhesive anchor installation demonstration session, which must include the vertical down and vertical up installations utilizing both system types (retaining cap and piston plug). 
  
  
• The forty-five-minute installation examination is closed-book and consists of approximately 45 multiple-choice questions. To pass the installation examination the examinee must attain a minimum score of 74%.
  
  
• The two-hour inspection examination is open-book and consists of approximately 55 multiple choice questions. If you forget to bring your ACI study guide, another will not be provided for you. To pass the installation examination the examinee must attain a minimum score of 60% on each subsection, and an overall score of 70%.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Participants may cancel or transfer their registration to another session by emailing: [email protected] no later than 10 days before the testing session. 

• Cancellations will receive a refund of the registration fee minus a $175 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 10 days prior to the testing session by emailing [email protected]