Description

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade 1:
The ACI Certification Program for Concrete Field Testing Technicians - Grade 1 has been developed for the purpose of certifying concrete technicians who have demonstrated the knowledge and ability to perform, properly, the basic field tests on plastic concrete.

Certification of field test personnel by CSA International, Canadian Council of Independent Laboratories (CCIL) or the ACI Field Technician Certification Program Grade 1 (Canada) is a requirement of the CSA standard for concrete A23.1 Concrete materials and methods of concrete construction published by Canadian Standards Association (CSA)

Please note: This is not a training course. It is a certification program. Prior testing experience is required. Due to physical (social) distancing requirements mandated as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak, the classroom review session that usually takes place the first day will be delivered virtually using Zoom conferencing. All participants will therefore need access to their own computer with high speed internet access to participate. Any preparation for the performance exam is the responsibility of the participant on their own. There will not be any concrete or facilities provided to practice or to perfect your performance technique.  In addition to prior testing experience, please study the workbook prior to the virtual review session and exams!

The Review Session will be scheduled Wednesday May 13^th from 8:00 am to Noon. Though this part is not normally compulsory to attend, it will be for this session so that everyone is very clear on all of the required procedures that will need to be maintained to complete the written and performance exams in a safe manner.

The written exam will be held Thursday May 14^th at the Knelsen Sand & Gravel Ltd. Winterburn Facility at 8:00 a.m.

The Performance Exam will follow the same day, Thursday May 14^th at Knelsen  Sand & Gravel Ltd. More details on plant location, access, parking etc. will follow in the Performance Exam procedure.

Please note that although participants will know their results for their Performance Exam on exam day, written exams are processed by ACI International and depending on the level of activity of other sponsor groups, the results are usually published within 2 to 4 weeks following exam day.

Each participant must bring their own full set of concrete field test equipment which they will use to perform their exam. A detailed list of what must be included will be provided upon registration and payment for the certification. Sharing of equipment or handling of any of the hosts provisions (i.e. a hose) will not be permitted A release form will also be required to be signed before participating.
PPE will be the responsibility of the participant though there will be a very limited supply of extra masks and gloves should yours become inoperable at the time of the performance exam. Washroom facilities will only be provided in the event of an emergency at the performance exam site. Hand sanitizer will be available at both examination sites.
A complete detailed description of how you will be expected to participate in both exams will follow.