American Concrete Institute - Las Vegas Chapter: Intro

This certification is for personnel who test concrete in the field. It is an entry level certification with no prerequisites. A working knowledge of the following ASTM standards are required for this certification:

The one-hour written examination is “closed book” and consists of 55 multiple choice questions. The “closed book” performance exam requires you to demonstrate six of the ASTM test methods and provide a verbal description of ASTM C72, Sampling. Once you pass both the written and performance exams you are certified as a Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I for five years. If you pass only one of the exams, either the written or the performance, you have up to one year to re-take the portion of the exam you failed. If you do not retake, and pass, that portion within one year you will have to take both exams again.

Example:
You take the written and performance exams on January 1, 2008 and you pass the performance but fail the written exam. You have until January 1, 2009 to retake and pass the written exam to become certified. If you do not pass the written exam by January 1, 2009, you will have to take both the written and performance exams again.

Certification registration fees include the current ACI Study Guide, review session, written and practical exams. The mandatory procedure review consists of an oral presentation and viewing the ACI video tape of the practical testing procedures. This is not a training session! If you do not have experience with all of the testing equipment, we suggest that you take the Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I Training course that the Chapter offers. (watching someone else use the testing equipment does not qualify as experience.)

Sample Schedule for Testing

Wednesday	5:30 - 7:30 p.m.	Procedure Review
Saturday	7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Written/Performance Exams

Please check the Certification Schedule for exact dates and times.

Certification Registration Fees Members $270 Non Members $345

All ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I Certification Testing sessions are held in Las Vegas.

1. How do I register?
You can register on-line or print out the registration form and mail/fax it in. Remember that we will not process your registration until your payment is received.

2. What forms of payment do you accept?
You can pay your registration fees with a check, money order, Visa, MasterCard, or American Express. If you do not want to fax your credit card number, please call Dawn Miller at the Chapter office 702-656-8827 and she will assist you.

3. How and when do I get my study guide?
We will send your study guide to you via the U.S. Postal service’s priority mail once we have received your registration form and payment of your fees.

4. Where do the testing sessions take place?
The testing sessions are always in Las Vegas. The specific location for your training/testing class will be included in the confirmation letter you receive once you have registered. We will also enclose maps to all the facilities. If multiple locations are used for testing, it is your responsibility to provide transportation.

5. What is your certification testing cancellation policy?
The latest you can cancel your registration for the certification testing is 72 hours (or three business days) prior to the review session. If you cancel within this time frame your registration fee will be refunded, less $65 for the study guide you have received. If you cancel less than 72 hours prior to the review session you will forfeit your entire registration fee.

6. Do I have to attend the procedure review session?
Yes, the procedure review session is mandatory, unless you are traveling from out of state. Individuals who are traveling from out of state will need to contact the Las Vegas Chapter ACI office for specific instructions.

7. What time do I test?
Your testing time for the Saturday testing session will be assigned at the procedure review.

8. Will a testing session be cancelled because of weather?
No, rain or shine testing sessions are conducted.

9. What do I do if I fail the written or performance exam?
You can register to re-take a written or performance exam at any testing session. When you register just check the “written only” or “performance only” box on the registration form. There are fees for retaking a written or performance exam.

10. What if I have other questions?
Please contact Dawn Miller at the Las Vegas Chapter - ACI Chapter office, 702-656-8827, or email her at acilasvegas@earthlink.net and she will assist you.