Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I

The Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I 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 a Concrete Field Technician, Grade I.  

NOTE ACI SAN DIEGO OFFERS TESTING ONLY! NO TRAINING OR REVIEW IS PROVIDED.ALL RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENTS MUST BE DONE ONLINE.  TESTING IS ADMINISTERED OUTDOORS, PLAN ACCORDINGLY.  Test times are pre-scheduled and late applicants may not be admitted. you will get an email notification from [email protected] with your assigned scheduled test time! 

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 may, provide a CP1 Workbook to Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I applicants. The CP1 Workbook, if provided, is available for pickup by appointment only. Should the applicant receive the workbook and cancel the exam, the applicant will be charged an additional workbook fee of $125.00.

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 Fee

Full Exam Fee: $500

Retest Fees

Written Test only: $200
Performance Test only: $350

Rescheduling Fee

Rescheduling Fee: $50
Cancelation Fee: $50                                  

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

ACI Certification programs are ADA compliant.

If you work in the United States of America, have a substantial, long-term impairment and are qualified to do a job, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) generally protects you from job discrimination on the basis of your disability. The ADA requires a physical or cognitive impairment to substantially limit one or more major life activities (e.g., walking, working, seeing) and typically does NOT consider temporary, acute conditions—such as a broken limb, concussion, or common cold—as disabilities. (Several other countries have similar worker-protection laws; ACI Certification strives to comply with those, as well.)

Candidates seeking accommodation for their ACI Certification exams must provide reasonable advance notice directly to ACI before their scheduled examination session. If the Sponsoring Group (SG)/Testing Center is initially notified by the candidate, the SG should direct the candidate to notify ACI Certification directly (see button to submittal form, below). The candidate should still register for their certification session, indicating to the SG/Testing Center that they are seeking accommodation.

Accommodation Request Protocol:

1. Candidate (or their agent) must provide a copy of a physician’s letter* (or an Individualized Education Program from their educational institution) to ACI Certification. The candidate must also indicate which ACI Certification program they are seeking. (Please see button to submittal form, below).

*The letter should specify the need for accommodation along with the recommended accommodation(s) for a written examination and/or hands-on performance/practical examination, as needed.

2. ACI Certification will review the request and either accept the recommended accommodation(s) or formulate an alternative approach as it relates to the specific certification being sought.
   Please note: ACI does NOT grant complete exemptions from either its written or hands-on performance/practical examinations if the certification program requires them. The candidate would still be required to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and/or proficiency on those exams in a manner as prescribed by the accommodations.
    

3. ACI Certification will reply to the candidate and/or the SG/Testing Center with its recommended accommodations in a formal letter.
    

4. The candidate should communicate with the ACI SG/Testing Center to ensure that they have also received the accommodation letter. Certain accommodations may affect the scheduling of an examination—the candidate should therefore confirm the scheduling and details of their session.

Please note that all requests are handled on a case-by-case basis and must be made allowing enough time for evaluation and appropriate action by ACI.

 ACI CERTIFICATION ADA ACCOMMODATION REQUEST FORM

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

Click on this link to view your name as confirmation