The Northeast Texas Chapter frequently conducts ACI certification testing for Field Testing Technician-Grade I, and Concrete Strength Testing Technician. The time & place of training and examinations are noted on the calendar or by contacting Vartan Babakhanian. The ACI NETX newsletter, Matrix, also provides schedule & examination information as dates are established.
Below are registration forms for the most frequently tested certifications. Check these files for more details about cost and schedule for certification programs:
Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I
Concrete Strength Testing Technician
Aggregate Testing Technician - Level 1
Contact certification chairman Vartan Babakhanian for more information - Phone: (972) 260-3646 or Fax: (972) 260-3655.
ASTM Requirements for Certification of Technicians
In accordance with ASTM C31-Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field and ASTM C94-Ready-Mixed Concrete, field testing of concrete specimens to determine compliance with specifications or for acceptance testing shall be performed by a certified ACI Field Testing Technician-Grade I or equivalent. Likewise, ASTM C39-Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens and ASTM C94-Ready Mixed Concrete states when strength is used as a basis for acceptance of concrete, the individual performing the tests must be certified as an ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician, a Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician-Grade I or II, or equivalent.
The Northeast Texas Chapter of the American Concrete Institute offers certifications for the concrete technician and craftsmen.
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The links below take you to the ACI national website for descriptions of certifications. Most of these are available from ACI NETX - contact Vartan Babakhanian for details.
ACI Aggregate Technician Certification Program
Aggregate Base Testing Technician
Aggregate Testing Technician - Level 1
Aggregate Testing Technician - Level 2
ACI Craftsman Certification Program
Commercial/Industrial Flatwork Specialist – High Tolerance
Commercial/Industrial Flatwork Specialist – Silica Fume
Commercial/Industrial Flatwork Specialist – Surface Treatments
Concrete Flatwork Finisher/Technician
Specialty Commercial/Industrial Concrete Flatwork Finisher/Technician
ACI Field Technician Certification Program
Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I
CSA-Based Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I (Canada Only)
ACI Inspector Certification Program
Associate Concrete Transportation Construction Inspector
Concrete Construction Special Inspector
Concrete Transportation Construction Inspector
CSA-Based Concrete Construction Special Inspector (Canada Only)
ACI Laboratory Technician Certification Program
Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician - Level 1
Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician - Level 2
Concrete Strength Testing Technician
ACI Shotcrete Nozzleman
Shotcrete Nozzleman (Dry-Mix Process)
Shotcrete Nozzleman (Wet-Mix Process)
ACI Tilt-Up Certification Program
Tilt-Up Supervisor & Technician