Post-Installed Concrete Anchor Installation Inspector

A certified Post-Installed Concrete Anchor Installation Inspector is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge required to properly inspect the installation of post-installed adhesive and mechanical anchors in concrete. The Inspector must understand the responsibilities and qualification requirements of the Installer, inspection requirements as cited in the documents governing the construction of the project, and the process governing the qualification of anchor systems.

*This expanded program includes and covers all of the Adhesive Anchor Installation Inspector program materials; certification candidates are now directed to this program for concrete anchor inspection certification.

SCOPE AND KNOWLEDGE

This program requires demonstration of the knowledge covered on the Job Task Analysis (JTA) for Post-Installed Concrete Anchor Installation Inspector:

Job Task Analysis (JTA) for ACI Certification of Post-Installed Concrete Anchor Installation Inspector

The JTA is a detailed list of specific points of knowledge 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.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• ACI will grant certification only to those applicants who attain passing grades on the ACI written examinations and who attend an adhesive anchor installation demonstration session, which must include the vertical down and vertical up installations utilizing both system types (retaining cap and piston plug).
  
  
• The forty-five-minute installation examination is closed-book and consists of approximately 45 multiple-choice questions. To pass the installation examination the examinee must attain a minimum score of 74%.
  
  
• The two-hour inspection examination is open-book and consists of approximately 55 multiple choice questions. If you forget to bring your ACI study guide, another will not be provided for you. To pass the installation examination the examinee must attain a minimum score of 60% on each subsection, and an overall score of 70%.

Schedule

REVIEW SESSION

TESTING SESSION

*Times and days are subject to change without notice. Registered attendees will be notified via email.

REGISTRATION FEES

Includes study guide, classroom review, mandatory adhesive anchor installation demonstration, and written exams.

Only for those individuals who failed the installer portion of their written exam on their first attempt. Fee includes review session and written exam. (no study guide)

Only for those individuals who failed the inspector portion of their written exam on their first attempt. Fee includes review session and written exam. (no study guide)

ACI POLICY

Cell Phones | Smart Glasses| Recording Devices

Use of cell phones, smart watches, cameras, or any other recording equipment is strictly forbidden during all training, review, and examination sessions. ALL cell phones or other recording devices, Smart Glasses (Meta, Google, Apple, Samsung, Snap, XREAL, Rokid, Viture, RayNeo, Vuzix, Microsoft, Epson, RealWear, or similar devices), and smart watches are NOT allowed to be accessed or worn during any ACI session. All such devices must either be surrendered to the examiner for return following the session OR shut off and stowed in a zipped backpack or other bag that is kept out of arms’ reach during training, review, or examination sessions. 

No Weapons

No weapons are permitted at any ACI Training Session or ACI Certification Session.

ACI Educational Materials

Please be advised that photocopying ACI educational materials violates the American Concrete Institute’s copyright. Any photocopied materials brought to educational sessions will be confiscated.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT

Individuals requesting special accommodations enabling them to participate in ACI certification examinations must submit a letter from their primary physician to ACI Rocky Mountain describing the physical challenge and providing a proposed solution (i.e. more time, a reader for the questions, physical assistance, etc.).  ACI Rocky Mountain will forward the request and physician’s letter to ACI for direction.  Since the notification and formulation of appropriate accommodations takes time, candidates must make their request and submit the physician letter to ACI Rocky Mountain at least three weeks prior to a certification examination session to formulate appropriate accommodations, arrange for their availability at the session, and accept the registration.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Participant can cancel registration by emailing a request to [email protected] five (5) business days prior to a certification training/testing/seminar/or chapter event to receive a refund of the registration fees less the cost of study materials. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the event by emailing [email protected].