Concrete Industry Calendar

Shotcrete Inspector

April 30, 2026 to April 30, 2026

Starting Time:   08:15 AM PST

End Time:   12:00 PST

Sponsor(s): WACA

Description:
Important! A certified Shotcrete Inspector is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and experience required to properly inspect the placement of shotcrete. The Inspector must understand the responsibilities and qualification requirements of the Nozzleman as well as the inspection requirements as cited in the documents governing the construction of the project.

A certified Associate Shotcrete Inspector is an individual who is knowledgeable about inspection of shotcrete placement—including responsibilities and qualification requirements of the Nozzleman as well as the inspection requirements as cited in the documents governing the construction of the project—but does not have the experience required to qualify as an ACI Shotcrete Inspector.

Certification Requirements:
For Shotcrete Inspector: ACI will grant certification only to those individuals who:

1. Obtain a passing grade on the written examination; and
2. Fulfill the certification requirements in the field testing of concrete as follows:
Be currently certified as an ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician—Grade I, ACI CSA-Standards Field Testing Technician, or CCIL Basic Concrete Field Type QF technician
OR
Pass the current ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician—Grade I written exam within one year of passing the Inspector exam; and
3. Demonstrate satisfactory education and work experience.
Satisfactory work experience (3 years) must include at least two of the following:

Testing, inspection, and quality control of shotcrete;
Supervision of shotcrete construction work;
Design of shotcrete structures;
Placement of shotcrete as a certified ACI Shotcreter.

For additional on-line info, click on the link below:
ACI Certification Schedule

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