Masonry Laboratory Testing Technician
A Masonry Laboratory Testing Technician is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to perform laboratory procedures required for preparation and testing of masonry construction-related materials including brick, structural clay tile, concrete masonry units, prisms, mortars, and grouts.
This program requires demonstration of the knowledge and hands-on skills covered on the Job Task Analysis (JTA):
JTA for ACI Masonry Laboratory Testing Technician Certification
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.
REGISTRATION FEES
| Certification/Recertification (ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician Certified) |
Member: $550 | Non Member: $650 |
| Certification/Recertification (not ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician certified) | Member: $650 |
Non Member: $750 |
For those individuals certifying for the first time or those who are recertifying. Fee includes ACI study guide, classroom review session, written and performance exams.
| Written/Performance Exam Only | Member: $205 | Non Member: $260 |
For those individuals who failed their written or performance exam on their first testing attempt. Fee includes written or performance exam. (no study guide)
SCHEDULE
Friday
Saturday
| 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Written/Performance Exams |
*Times and days are subject to change without notice.
SCOPE AND KNOWLEDGE
The program requires a working knowledge of laboratory procedures selected from the following ASTM test methods and practices, covered in the ACI-published workbook:
- C90 – 23—Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
- C140/C140M – 23a—Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units
- C270– 24—Mortar for Unit Masonry
- C780 – 23—Preconstruction and Construction Evaluation of Mortars for Plain and Reinforced Unit Masonry and Annexes
- C1019 – 24—Sampling and Testing Grout
- C1314 – 23b—Compressive Strength of Masonry Prisms
- C1552 – 23a—Capping Concrete Masonry Units, Related Units and Masonry Prisms for Compression Testing
The ACI-published workbook also covers the following standards. If you do not use the ACI-published workbook to prepare for the certification exams, you must also acquire:
- C39/C39M—Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
- C109/C109M—Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube Specimens)
- C617/C617M—Capping Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
ACI will grant certification only to those applicants who meet both of the following requirements:
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A passing grade on the ACI written examination; AND
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Successful completion of the ACI performance examination.
The one-and-a-half hour written examination is open-book and consists of approximately 70 multiple-choice questions. There are between eight and 12 questions on each of the ASTM test methods and practices. To pass the written examination, BOTH of the following conditions must be met:
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At least 60% correct for each of the required test methods and practices; AND
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A minimum score of 70% overall.
The performance examination is closed-book and requires actual demonstration of select field procedures described in ASTM test methods C140/C140M, C780, C1019, C1314, and C1552. The examinee is judged on his/her ability to correctly perform (or describe, where allowed) required steps for each procedure.
Recertification is necessary every five years and requires successful completion of both the written and performance examinations.
ACI Policy
There is absolutely no photography, audio recording, or video recording allowed at the review or testing sessions. Please be advised that photocopying ACI education materials violates ACI’s copyright and that photocopied materials brought to educational sessions will be confiscated.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Participant can cancel registration by emailing a request to [email protected] five (5) business days prior to the review session and receive a refund of the registration fees less $125 cancellation fee. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the event by emailing [email protected].
