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. This program requires demonstration of the knowledge and hands-on skills covered in the Job Task Analysis (JTA). The JTA is a detailed list of specific points of knowledge and skills that may be included in the examination for this ACI certification program. ACI urges candidates to use the JTA to prepare for the certification exams.

JTA for ACI Certification of Concrete Field Testing Technician—Grade 1

REGISTRATION FEES

For individuals certifying for the first time or re-certifying. Fee includes ACI study guide, online zoom classroom review session, written and performance exams (Fee does not include training session).

For 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

*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 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.

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. 

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.