American Concrete Institute
Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician – Level 2
Overview
In order to attain ACI Certification as a Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician, you must successfully complete both the ACI written and performance examinations.
A Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician—Level 2 is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to properly perform, record, and report the results of advanced laboratory procedures for aggregates and concrete.
Who Should Attend
This program is for anyone who tests concrete in the field; testing lab technicians, contractor quality control personnel, architect/engineer inspectors and ready mixed concrete personnel. The examinee must be familiar with test procedures, come prepared to demonstrate knowledge and ability to perform these tests and be dressed for working with concrete.
Agenda
Typically, the agenda for the course follows this schedule:
Scope and Knowledge
This program requires demonstration of the knowledge and hands-on skills covered on the Job Task Analysis (JTA):
JTA for ACI Laboratory Testing Technician—Level 2
The JTA is a detailed list of specific points of knowledge and skills 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.
The program requires a working knowledge of the following ACI and ASTM documents:
ACI 214R—Evaluation of Strength Test Results of Concrete*
ACI 211.1—Selecting Proportions for Concrete*
ASTM C192/C192M—Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Laboratory
[This standard also requires the knowledge and ability to perform ASTM C143/C143M (Slump), C173/C173M and C231/C213M (Air Content), C138/C138M (Unit Weight), and C1064/C1064M (Temperature).]
ASTM C470/C470M—Molds for Forming Concrete Test Cylinders Vertically*
ASTM C496/C496M—Splitting Tensile Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens*
ASTM C42/C42M—Obtaining and Testing Drilled Cores and Sawed Beams of Concrete*
ASTM C157/C157M—Standard Test Method for Length Change of Hardened Hydraulic-Cement Mortar and Concrete
*Written exam only
Certification Requirements
ACI will grant certification only to those applicants who meet all of the following requirements:
- Have at least one year (2000 hours) of approved work experience or a combination of work experience and education, AND
- Hold current certification as an ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician—Level 1, and
- Obtain a passing grade on the ACI written examination, AND
- Successfully complete the ACI performance examination.
The two-hour written examination is open-book and consists of approximately 75 multiple-choice questions. There are between eight and 12 questions on each of the documents.
To pass the written examination, both of the following conditions must be met:
- At least 60% correct for each of the required standards, AND
- A minimum score of 70% overall.
The performance examination is closed-book and requires actual demonstration of ASTM Practices C192/C192M and C157/C157M. The examinee is judged on his/her ability to correctly perform all of the required steps for each standard procedure.
Certification is valid for a period of five years from the date of successfully completing all requirements.
Recertification requires fulfillment of the ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician—Level 1 requirements and successful completion of both the written and performance examinations.
Registrant Responsibilities
A picture ID is required to attend the course.
Registrants are advised to bring pencils and a calculator.
Safety gear is required: steel-toe shoes, and safety glasses.
Bring water and dress appropriately for the weather.
Mobile devices are not allowed during the test.
Course and Test Management
The ACI Certification Program is conducted by a local sponsoring group. This group is the Oklahoma Ready Mix Concrete Association and is responsible for scheduling and conducting all review courses and examination sessions, payment of all bills and establishment and collection of all registration fees. The ACI Certification Department assists the local sponsoring group in setting up the program and manages the daily operation of the program. This includes the publication and distribution of all books and exams, grading, maintenance of certification records and issuance of a certification to successful candidates.
Study materials will be sent upon receipt of registration and payment of fees. You will not be considered registered until payment is received.
Cancellations and Rescheduling
If a registrant is unable to attend, retests must be scheduled for one of the next two sessions. Reschedules must be received two weeks prior to the test date for the registrant to reschedule at no penalty. If less than 2 weeks notice is given, a $100 administrative fee will be charged and must be paid before reschedule is processed.
No Call, No Show to the exam will forfeit the entire exam registration fee.
Registrant Substitutions can be made at any time without penalty.
If a test is canceled by ORMCA due to weather, illness, or other reason, ORMCA's responsibility will be limited to the return of registration fees only or reschedule at no penalty to the registrant.