ACI Certifications

2020 ACI CERTIFICATION Sessions (Click link at left, then scroll to bottom of Home page)
More Information and Registration links will be updated as new information is available.

The Washington Aggregates & Concrete Association provides the following certifications.  For a detailed description of the certification requirements, please click the appropriate certification program below.  Once classes become available, we recommend you register as soon as possible. Entry into a certification class is based on a first come, first paid basis.  

Registration process overview:

• Registration opens once a session is posted with an active registration link.   Preferred registration is done online.  A separate paper form may be available.
• Registrations will be open in 2 month registration periods; Jan & Feb, March & April etc.
• WSDOT specific sessions will be designated as  “WSDOT”
• Click on “More Info” for session details and online registration link.   Registration links also available on the ACI Certification calendar posts.
• For your planning, session dates will be posted in advance for Field, Aggregate Technician Level 1 & Strength. 
• As classes fill, registration for the next session up will become available.    

• For Aggregate Level 1 and Strength Technician Sessions:  Sessions are dependent on session size and confirmed with minimum size of 7/ maximum 10.   

ACI Field Testing Certification

A Concrete Field Testing Technician is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability competently and properly perform and record the results of seven basic field tests on freshly mixed concrete.  For more information on this class, please visit the ACI Field Technician Certification Program page on ACI National's website.

ACI Strength Testing Certification

A Concrete Strength Testing Technician is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to properly perform, record, and report the results of four basic laboratory procedures related to the determination of concrete compressive and flexural strength.  For more information on this class, please visit the ACI Strength Testing Technician Certification page on ACI National's website.

Dates and registration cost subject to change if a minimum of 10 attendees per exam is not met.  Classes may be rescheduled..

ACI Aggregate Technician Certification

An Aggregate Testing Technician 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.  For more information on this class, please visit the ACI Aggregate Technician Certification page on ACI National's website.

ACI Adhesive Anchor

An Adhesive Anchor Installer is an individual who has demonstrated the ability to read, comprehend, and execute instructions to properly install adhesive anchors in concrete. The Adhesive Anchor Installer must also demonstrate possession of the knowledge to properly assess ambient conditions, concrete condition, materials, equipment, and tools for installing adhesive anchors and determine when it is appropriate to proceed with installation of an adhesive anchor or when additional guidance from a supervisor/foreman/project engineer is needed.

A minimum number of attendees required to hold an exam.  Please click the Register Now button to submit your request.  When we have enough students, your card will be charged, study materials will be sent, and a date will be set.

ACI Concrete Flatwork Finisher/Technician Certification

• A Concrete Flatwork Finisher is a craftsman who has demonstrated knowledge about and the ability to place, consolidate, finish, edge, joint, cure and protect concrete flatwork.
• A Concrete Flatwork Technician is a person who is knowledgeable about proper procedures to place, consolidate, finish, edge, joint, cure and protect concrete flatwork, but who lacks sufficient work experience to qualify as a Concrete Flatwork Finisher.
• ACI FF classes are generally self study. Please call association office for details.

SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION TESTING

(Typically Single Person Exam on Self Study Basis).  Call association office for more details.

Registration Fees:
Specialty Certifications are charged at various rates.  Please contact our office. Payment must be received with a completed registration form. Cost subject to additional examiner fees and/or expenses.

Cancellation Policy: Once exams are ordered, a cancellation fee of $195 is applied. 
 

ACI Concrete Transportation Construction Inspector

A Concrete Transportation Construction Inspector is a person who has demonstrated proficiency in concrete inspection methods for transportation projects, including pre-placement, placement, and post-placement operations.

ACI Concrete Construction Special Inspector

A Concrete Construction Special Inspector is a person qualified to inspect and record the results of concrete construction inspection based on codes and job specifications. The program covers inspection during pre-placement, placement, and post-placement operations.

For more information on the ACI Certification process, please contact the Association office at (206) 878-1622 or by email at [email protected].