Aggregate Testing Technician

Schedule

This is a two day program that will consist of classroom review the first day and a written test and hands on performance test on day two.

Books
The manual for aggregate certification is the ACI Certification of Aggregate Testing Technician - Level 1 Manual.

What do you need for class?
Students will need to bring their book, pen and pencil, and calculator.

Scope and Knowledge
The program requires a working knowledge of the following AASHTO/ASTM Standards:

• T2 / D75 - Sampling Aggregates
• T248 / C702 - Reducing Samples of Aggregate to Testing Size
• T11 / C117 - Materials Finer Than 75-µm (No. 200) Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing
• T27 / C136 - Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
• T85 / C127 - Specific Gravity and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate
• T84 / C128 - Specific Gravity and Absorption of Fine Aggregate
• T255 / C566 - Total Moisture Content of Aggregate by Drying
• T21 / C40 - Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregate for Concrete

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 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: (a) at least 60% correct for each of the required standards; and (b) a minimum score of 70% overall.

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.

American's With Disabilities Act Policy
Performing the performance section of the ACI exams requires physical activity. If you cannot perform the test due to a disability, you must submit documentation supporting your ADA claim by a doctor. This information must be provided to the Alabama Concrete Industries Association at least two weeks in advance. The Alabama Concrete Industries Assocaition will then forward this information to the American Concrete Institute for an approval process and a remedy to meet the performance exam requirements.

Individuals with temporary injuries are not covered under the ADA. They should reschedule for a future exam session and are required to provide a Doctor’s note clearing them for participation.

Recertification is necessary every five (5) years, and requires successful completion of both the written and performance examinations.

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