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Definition: A Masonry Field Testing Technician is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to perform sample preparation and testing of masonry construction-related materials—including materials for brick, structural clay tile, concrete masonry units, prisms, mortars, and grouts—in the field.
A Masonry Field Testing Technician is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to perform sample preparation and testing of masonry construction-related materials—including materials for brick, structural clay tile, concrete masonry units, prisms, mortars, and grouts—in the field.
Scope and Knowledge:This program requires demonstration of the knowledge and hands-on skills covered on the Job Task Analysis (JTA): JTA for ACI Masonry Field 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. The program requires a working knowledge of field procedures selected from the following ASTM test methods and practices: C67/C67M – 18—Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile C140/C140M – 18a—Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units C780 – 18a including Annex—Preconstruction and Construction Evaluation of Mortars for Plain and Reinforced Unit Masonry C1019 – 18—Sampling and Testing Grout C1314 – 18—Compressive Strength of Masonry Prisms Supplemental resources that may aid you in this program are: C109/C109M – 16a—Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube Specimens) C143/C143M – 15a—Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete C1064/C1064M – 17—Temperature of Freshly Mixed Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
This program requires demonstration of the knowledge and hands-on skills covered on the Job Task Analysis (JTA):
JTA for ACI Masonry Field 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.
The program requires a working knowledge of field procedures selected from the following ASTM test methods and practices:
Supplemental resources that may aid you in this program are:
Certification Requirements:ACI will grant certification only to those applicants who meet both of the following requirements: A passing grade on the ACI written examination; AND Successful completion of the ACI performance examination. The one-hour written examination is closed-book and consists of approximately 60 multiple-choice questions. There are between 8 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: At least 60% correct for each of the required test methods and practices; AND A minimum score of 70% overall. The performance examination is also closed-book and requires actual demonstration of select field procedures described in ASTM test methods C140/C140M, C780, and C1019. The examinee is judged on his/her ability to correctly perform (or describe, where allowed) required steps for each procedure. 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.
The one-hour written examination is closed-book and consists of approximately 60 multiple-choice questions. There are between 8 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:
The performance examination is also closed-book and requires actual demonstration of select field procedures described in ASTM test methods C140/C140M, C780, and C1019. The examinee is judged on his/her ability to correctly perform (or describe, where allowed) required steps for each procedure.
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: Go to the ACI Bookstore on this website to order and/or obtain current pricing on any items listed below: CP–71, 3rd: Technician Workbook for ACI Certification of Masonry Field Testing Technician This comprehensive study guide contains all the information needed to prepare for the exams, including: program information and instructional material, technical sections, study questions, sample checklists, a practice exam, JTA, and supplemental documents, for the Masonry Field program only.
CP–71, 3rd: Technician Workbook for ACI Certification of Masonry Field Testing Technician
This comprehensive study guide contains all the information needed to prepare for the exams, including: program information and instructional material, technical sections, study questions, sample checklists, a practice exam, JTA, and supplemental documents, for the Masonry Field program only.
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