Arizona Chapter
American Concrete Institute

ACI Concrete Masonry Laboratory Testing Technician Certification and Written/Performance Retest

  • 07 Oct 2022
  • 2:00 PM
  • 08 Oct 2022
  • 12:00 PM
  • Western Technologies - 3737 East Broadway Road, Phoenix, AZ
  • 10

Registration

  • For ADOT personnel registering using an ADOT purchase order number
  • An individual member, or an employee of a corporate member of the Arizona Chapter of ACI (an employee must be registered by a company representative who has a log in for this site)
  • This is a Retest ONLY for the performance exam of the Masonry Testing Technician Certification. This can be taken within one year of failing the test the first time. All others need the full Certification Session.
  • For those who have failed the written exam and need to retake. This can be done within one year of failing the test the first time. All others need the full certification session.

ACI Masonry Lab Testing Technician Certification

This is a two day program that includes a 3 hour review session on Friday afternoon and the written and performance exams on Saturday morning. The package price includes the review, the exams, all certification fees and the ACI workbook for this program.  For those needing a re-test, you will attend the Saturday morning exam session only at 7:00 a.m. 

Registger on-line here by clicking on the "Register" button at the bottom left side of this page.

A Masonry Laboratory Testing Technician is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to perform laboratory procedures required for preparation and testing of masonry construction-related materials including brick, structural clay tile, concrete masonry units, prisms, mortars, and grouts. 

Scope and Knowledge:
The program requires a working knowledge of laboratory procedures selected from the following ASTM test methods and practices:  Obtaining copies of the ASTM standards is the responsibility of the technician.

  • C90—Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
  • C140/C140M—Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units
  • C270—Mortar for Unit Masonry
  • C780 and C780 Annex—Preconstruction and Construction Evaluation of Mortars for Plain and Reinforced Unit Masonry
  • C1019—Sampling and Testing Grout
  • C1314—Compressive Strength of Masonry Prisms
  • C1552—Capping Concrete Masonry Units, Related Units and Masonry Prisms for Compression Testing

This program requires demonstration of the knowledge and hands-on skills covered on the Job Task Analysis (JTA):

JTA for ACI Masonry Laboratory Testing Technician Certification

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.

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-and-a-half hour written examination is open-book and consists of approximately 70 multiple-choice questions. There are between 8 and 12 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 select field procedures described in ASTM test methods C140/C140M, C780, C1019, C1314, and C1552. The examinee is judged on his/her ability to correctly perform (or describe, where allowed) required steps for each procedure.

Recertification is necessary every five years and requires successful completion of both the written and performance examinations.    

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 he 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

 

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