Aggregate/Soils Base Testing Technician

The Aggregate/Soils Base Testing Technician exam is a nationally recognized test for all members of the Concrete Construction Community. Successful completion of both a written and performance examination entitles the applicant to certification by the American Concrete Institute as an Aggregate/Soils Base Testing Technician.  

NOTE ACI SAN DIEGO OFFERS TESTING ONLY! NO TRAINING OR REVIEW IS PROVIDED.ALL RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENTS MUST BE DONE ONLINE.  REGISTRATION FOR THIS EXAM IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. APPLICANTS DESIRING TO TAKE THIS EXAM THROUGH ACI SAN DIEGO AND ACI SAN DIEGO (LSG) MUST HAVE A SPONSORING LABORATORY THAT IS LOCATED WITHIN THE ACI SAN DIEGO BOUNDARIE'S. THE SPONSORING LABORATORY MUST BE ABLE TO ACCOMENDATE ALL OF THE NECESSARY TESTING PROCEDURES.

2024-2026 ACI San Diego Certification Participation Agreement

The following participation agreement has been constructed by the San Diego International Chapter of the American Concrete Institute (ACI San Diego) and ACI San Diego Certification Committee (ACI San Diego LSG).  The agreement will be strictly enforced, and those persons interested in participating in any recognized ACI Certification program presented by ACI San Diego shall agree to them. 

1. The applicant’s fees include the written and performance exam materials only and the associated costs for grading the exams.

2. ACI San Diego and ACI San Diego LSG do not train applicants to become certified. It is highly recommended that applicants seek out a sponsor who will train and provide them with the experience necessary to pass the ACI Certification Exam.

3. ACI San Diego does NOT provide Workbooks for this exam. 

4. Prior to the exam, applicants may be required to sign a waiver releasing ACI, ACI San Diego, ACI San Diego LSG, and all individuals or sponsors associated with the listed groups from potential claims associated with the exam process. A sample of the waiver has been provided on the ACI San Diego website for the applicant’s review prior to the exam day. Click here to view the waiver!

5. Applicants will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including, but not limited, to the following items: Safety Toe Shoes, Long Pants, Sleeved Shirt, and Safety Glasses.

6. PPE requirements are the responsibility of the applicants scheduled to participate in the certification process. 

7. Workbooks, cell phones, backpacks, notes, food, and drinks (except bottled water) will be prohibited in the exam areas.

Cancelation Policy

Participant will be allowed to cancel registration by emailing a request to [email protected] three (3) business days prior to a certification exam in order to receive a refund of the registration fees less $50.00. If the applicant has received the workbook and requests a refund, the applicant will be charged an additional fee of $125.00. Applicant substitutions may be made at any time prior to the exam date by emailing [email protected]. 

Exam Fees

Fees are negotiated during the appointment process.  

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

ACI Certification programs are ADA compliant.

If you have a disability and are qualified to do a job, the ADA protects you from job discrimination on the basis of your disability. To be protected under the ADA, you must have a substantial—as opposed to a minor—impairment. (A “substantial” impairment is one that significantly limits or restricts a major life activity such as hearing, seeing, speaking, walking, breathing, performing manual tasks, caring for oneself, learning or working.) If you have a disability, you must also be qualified to perform the essential functions or duties of a job, with or without reasonable accommodation, in order to be protected from job discrimination by the ADA.

ACI Certification programs are ADA-compliant. Individuals who are seeking certification and require reasonable accommodations must provide ACI Certification with a letter from their physician that outlines the recommended accommodations. ACI will review the request and formulate a recommended course of action for the Sponsoring Group (Testing Center) to follow. All requests are handled on a case-by-case basis and must be made allowing enough time for evaluation and appropriate action by ACI.

To contact ACI Certification, call (248) 848-3790 or email [email protected]. Be sure to copy [email protected] on your request!

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