This is a two day program that includes two sessions: the classroom review session on Friday morning and hands-on practice during the 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 (CP-44).
An Aggregate Testing Technician - Level 1 is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to properly perform, record, and report the results of basic field and laboratory procedures for aggregates. It is the responsibility of the Technician to obtain copy of the ASTM standards required for this program. Please note, Certification is NOT TRAINING. It is the responsibility of the Technician to obtain adequate training and exposure to the practices before coming to take the exam.
The program requires a working knowledge of the following AASHTO/ASTM Standards:
ACI will grant certification only to those applicants who meet both of the following requirements:
The two-hour written examination is "open book" and consists of approximately 100 multiple choice questions. There are 8 to 12 questions on each of the Standards. To pass the written examination, both of the following conditions must be met:
The performance examination is closed-book and requires actual demonstration of the required Standards. The examinee is judged on his/her ability to correctly perform or describe all of the required procedures for each standard.
Recertification is necessary every five years, and requires successful completion of both the written and performance examinations.
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