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EN Standards Concrete Compressive Strength Testing Technician


Definition:

An ACI-ICT EN Standards Concrete Compressive Strength Testing Technician is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to properly perform, record, and report the results of three basic laboratory procedures related to the determination of concrete compressive strength.


Scope and Knowledge:

This program requires demonstration of the knowledge and hands-on skills covered on the Job Task Analysis (JTA):

JTA for ACI-ICT EN Standards Concrete Compressive Strength Testing Technician

The JTA is a detailed list of specific points of knowledge and skills that may be included in the examinations for this ACI Certification program. ACI urges candidates to use the JTA to prepare for the certification exams.

The program requires a working knowledge of the following European standards:

  • EN 12390 Part 1, Shape, Dimensions and Other Requirements for Specimens and Moulds
  • EN 12390 Part 3, Compressive Strength Testing of Specimens (Cubes)
  • EN 12390 Part 7, Density of Hardened Concrete (Water Displacement Method)


Certification Requirements:
ACI will grant certification only to those applicants who meet both of the following requirements:

  1. A passing grade on the ACI-ICT written examination; AND
  2. Successful completion of the ACI-ICT performance examination.

The one-hour written examination is closed-book and consists of approximately 30 multiple-choice questions. There are eight to twelve [8-12] questions on each procedure.

Successful completion of the written examination shall require the examinee to:

  1. Score sixty percent [60%] or higher on each individual section; AND
  2. Score a minimum of seventy percent [70%] for the overall examination

The performance examination is also closed-book and requires actual demonstration of three EN Standard Procedures. The examinee is judged on his/her ability to correctly perform or describe all of the required procedures.

Certification is valid for a period of five years from the date of successfully completing all requirements.

Recertification requires successful completion of both the written and performance examinations.


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Study Material:
EN Standards Concrete Compressive Strength Testing Technician workbooks are available from The Institute of Concrete Technology.

Please contact:
Edwin Trout
Phone: 44-01-276607140
Email: e.trout@concrete.org.uk