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Definition: An Adhesive Anchor Installer is an individual who has demonstrated the ability to read, comprehend, and execute instructions to properly install adhesive anchors in concrete. The Adhesive Anchor Installer must also demonstrate possession of the knowledge to properly assess ambient conditions, concrete condition, materials, equipment, and tools for installing adhesive anchors and determine when it is appropriate to proceed with installation of an adhesive anchor or when additional guidance from a supervisor/foreman/project engineer is needed.
An Adhesive Anchor Installer is an individual who has demonstrated the ability to read, comprehend, and execute instructions to properly install adhesive anchors in concrete. The Adhesive Anchor Installer must also demonstrate possession of the knowledge to properly assess ambient conditions, concrete condition, materials, equipment, and tools for installing adhesive anchors and determine when it is appropriate to proceed with installation of an adhesive anchor or when additional guidance from a supervisor/foreman/project engineer is needed.
Scope and Knowledge: This program requires demonstration of the knowledge and hands-on skills covered on the Job Task Analysis (JTA) for Adhesive Anchor Installer: Job Task Analysis (JTA) for ACI Adhesive Anchor Installer 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.
This program requires demonstration of the knowledge and hands-on skills covered on the Job Task Analysis (JTA) for Adhesive Anchor Installer: Job Task Analysis (JTA) for ACI Adhesive Anchor Installer Certification
Job Task Analysis (JTA) for ACI Adhesive Anchor Installer 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.
Certification Requirements: ACI will grant certification only to those applicants who obtain a passing grade on both the written examination and performance examinations. The 90-minute written examination is closed-book and consists of 75 multiple-choice questions. To pass the written exam the examinee must attain a minimum score of 74%. The performance examination consists of two parts, Part 1 (vertical down) and Part 2 (overhead): In Part 1, each examinee will be tasked with selecting, assembling, and using the proper tools, equipment and materials to drill and clean a vertical down hole in concrete, inject adhesive, and set an anchor to the proper depth and perpendicularity. The Examiner(s) will observe and evaluate the examinees’ performance for proper procedure. In Part 2, each examinee is required to inject clear tubes with adhesive in an overhead orientation behind a blind to simulate a drilled hole in concrete using the piston plug method. The Examiner(s) will observe and evaluate the examinees’ performance for proper procedure. Following Part 1, the Examiner(s) will check the vertical down installation for proper depth and plumb; after the adhesive in the tubes injected in Part 2 has cured, the Examiner(s) will cross section them and evaluate the size and location of air voids to determine pass or fail. This program now certifies candidates in only the piston-plug overhead installation system. A set of instructions appropriate for the exam along with applicable Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) will be available for consultation by the examinee during both parts of the performance exam. Both parts of the performance must be successfully completed within one year or the entire performance examination must be re-taken. 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.
ACI will grant certification only to those applicants who obtain a passing grade on both the written examination and performance examinations.
Following Part 1, the Examiner(s) will check the vertical down installation for proper depth and plumb; after the adhesive in the tubes injected in Part 2 has cured, the Examiner(s) will cross section them and evaluate the size and location of air voids to determine pass or fail. This program now certifies candidates in only the piston-plug overhead installation system. A set of instructions appropriate for the exam along with applicable Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) will be available for consultation by the examinee during both parts of the performance exam. Both parts of the performance must be successfully completed within one year or the entire performance examination must be re-taken. 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-80 2ND EDITION: Installer Workbook for ACI Adhesive Anchor Installer
Go to the ACI Bookstore on this website to order and/or obtain current pricing on any items listed below:
CP-80 2ND EDITION: Installer Workbook for ACI Adhesive Anchor Installer
This workbook provides educational information on adhesive anchors and their installation methods, as well as examination procedures & criteria for the ACI Adhesive Anchor Installer certification program.
CP-80S(15): Adhesive Anchor Installer Workbook Spanish
The Spanish workbook provides the same educational information on adhesive anchors and their installation methods, as well as examination procedures and criteria for the ACI Adhesive Anchor Installer certification program as the English edition.
eLearning: Adhesive Anchor Installer Certification Training: 1 Course
Program Policy: Adhesive Anchor Installer Policy
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