ACI/NCDOT Concrete Field Technician Grade I Certification School

NC State University, Raleigh, NC

NCSU is pleased to offer an intensive three-day concrete technology training/examination course. The first two days of classroom instruction prepare students for field and written examinations. On the third day, students take field and written examinations necessary to obtain both ACI and NCDOT concrete testing certifications.

Students must bring to class a highlighter, rubber or leather gloves, and work boots.

Objectives

This course is part of a technical support and outreach agreement between NCSU and the NCDOT to provide enhanced training/certification opportunities to the concrete industry in areas related to concrete materials and quality control/assurance methods and technologies.

Class materials will be shipped to each student prior to the class date.

Re-Test Options

Re-tests are provided only to students who failed to score a passing grade on any section(s) of the ACI or NCDOT examinations within the last six months. (Please note that proof of failure must be provided to take the re-test.)

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Agenda

The NCSU training/certification course follows the same format as the one originally developed by the NCDOT for this purpose. The course takes three days to complete. ACI and NCDOT "Concrete Field Technician Grade 1" certifications are the result of adequate performance in both field and written examinations required by ACI and NCDOT. The course takes place at facilities of the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering of NCSU. You will be properly advised about course location and schedule upon registration and payment.

CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION MUST OCCUR AT LEAST 5 BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO START OF SCHOOL OR FEE WILL BE FORFEITED.

For information about registering for RETESTS, please contact Lowndes Lipscomb at 919.513.2161.

Instructor(s)

MICHAEL LEMING, Ph.D.

Michael Leming is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, Coordinator of the Construction Engineering and Management Program, and Director of the Constructed Facilities Concrete Laboratory of North Carolina State University. Dr. Leming is a Fellow ACI and a member of Committees 214 (Strength Evaluation), 231 (Concrete Specifications) and 522 (Pervious Concrete). He has considerable experience in practice, strong problem solving skills and an extensive scientific background applied to mechanical properties and production normal and high-performance concrete, concrete constructability and durability, and concrete performance evaluation.

ROBERTO NUÑEZ, P.E., M.B.A.

Roberto Nuñez is a Lecturer of Civil Engineering and a Senior Construction Extension Specialist at North Carolina State University. He is a structural and construction engineer with more than 20 years of international experience in civil infrastructure in the private and public sectors. He is the director of business development for NC State University’s Constructed Facilities Laboratory, working to link NC State University research and testing resources with private and public organizations in need of product development, compliance, and certification. He is a Registered Professional Engineer in NC, SC, MI, and Ecuador, South America.

Who Should Attend

Engineers, Consultants, Inspectors, Technicians, Ready-Mix Concrete Personnel.

Prerequisites

The course is designed for individuals having an interest in obtaining both ACI and NCDOT certifications as "Concrete Field Technician Grade 1." Students should have a basic understanding of concrete technology, be able to perform simple volume/density calculations, be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs of weight, and be able to maintain a high level of physical activity during the 4 hours required for the field test.

Fees

$550.00 - Per person.

$450.00 - Retest for one or both sections.

To register or for more information This on-line registration process is for credit card registrations only. If you wish to be invoiced and pay with a Purchase Order (PO), please fax your registration form and the purchase order to 919.515.7614. If you do not have a registration form, call 919.515.2261 and request a form; however, NCSU employees may use this on-line registration to pay via IDT.
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