This is a two day program.  Day 1 (Saturday) consists of a classroom review session starting at 8:00 AM lasting 6-8 hours and hands on practice.  Day 2 (Thursday) consists one hour written and performance (hands-on) exams starting at 2:30 PM. The package price includes the review and hands-on practice, the exams, all certification fees and the ACI workbook for this program. 

A Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I 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.

Scope and Knowledge

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

•      C1064/C1064M - Temperature of Freshly Mixed Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
•      C172 - Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete
•      C143/C143M - Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
•      C138/C138M - Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete
•      C231 - Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method
•      C173/C173M - Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method
•      C31/C31M - Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

ACI Certification programs are ADA compliant.

Individuals with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the ACI Certification Department for further information on how to proceed. All requested for special accommodations under ADA are handled on a case-by-case basis and must be made allowing enough time for evaluation and appropriate action by ACI.  To contact the ACI Certification Department regarding ADA issues, call 248-848-3790.  This must be done prior to attending any certification program offered by our Chapter