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7/17/2018
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The American Concrete Institute has introduced a new decorative concrete flatwork certification to its programs. The program allows individuals to earn two designations: Decorative Concrete Flatwork Finisher and Decorative Concrete Flatwork Associate. Sponsoring Groups can now add this certification for their local programming. The Decorative Concrete Flatwork Finisher and Associate certifications require individuals to complete a written exam, and maintain current certifications as an appropriate ACI-Certified Concrete Flatwork Finisher or Technician. The Decorative Concrete Flatwork Finisher certification requires 1,500 hours of work experience. The decorative exam covers basic knowledge of proper installation and finishing procedures for decorative concrete flatwork. Topics include: Coloring: Applying and finishing dry-shake hardeners, finishing integral color Stamping: Form layout, squaring formwork, pattern layout, release agents, texturing tool, finishing for texture application Exposed Finishes: Seeding aggregate, finishing for top surface retarder application, applying top surface retarders, washing the surface Stairs: forming, stamped finish, exposed finish, colored finish Cleaning/Sealing: Applying curing compounds and sealers, surface preparation for sealers An ACI-Certified Decorative Concrete Flatwork Associate may upgrade to ACI-Certified Decorative Concrete Flatwork Finisher at any time during the five year certification period by fulfilling the work experience requirements. Use your Sponsoring Group maintenance page to add the program at your location. Learn more about ACI certification programs at whyACIcertification.org.
The American Concrete Institute has introduced a new decorative concrete flatwork certification to its programs. The program allows individuals to earn two designations: Decorative Concrete Flatwork Finisher and Decorative Concrete Flatwork Associate. Sponsoring Groups can now add this certification for their local programming.
The Decorative Concrete Flatwork Finisher and Associate certifications require individuals to complete a written exam, and maintain current certifications as an appropriate ACI-Certified Concrete Flatwork Finisher or Technician. The Decorative Concrete Flatwork Finisher certification requires 1,500 hours of work experience.
The decorative exam covers basic knowledge of proper installation and finishing procedures for decorative concrete flatwork. Topics include:
An ACI-Certified Decorative Concrete Flatwork Associate may upgrade to ACI-Certified Decorative Concrete Flatwork Finisher at any time during the five year certification period by fulfilling the work experience requirements.
Use your Sponsoring Group maintenance page to add the program at your location. Learn more about ACI certification programs at whyACIcertification.org.
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