Overview
Objectives
Syllabus
Requirements
Who Should Attend

The ACI-SC Certification Program for Concrete Field Technicians – Grade 1 was developed for the purpose of certifying concrete technicians who will be qualified to conduct field tests on fresh concrete. The program is expected to upgrade the quality of concrete construction and prepare the industry for possible future mandatory certification and form the basis for higher-level of certification programs.

AWARD OF ACI-SC CERTIFICATE

The ACI-SC Certificate is valid for a period of five years and will be awarded to an individual who has demonstrated knowledge in concrete testing by successfully passing both Written and Practical Examinations. The concrete field technician must demonstrate ability to correctly perform and record results of the field tests on fresh concrete.

ACI-SC RE-CERTIFICATION

If the technician’s original certification has expired at the day for a scheduled Re-Certification Examination, then the technician must attend the entire training course as a new Certification and pass both the Written and the Performance examinations to become Re-Certified.
Before certification has expired, if the technician passes the Written examination on the first attempt, Re-Certification is granted. If the technician fails the Written examination on his first attempt, then he/she must attend the entire training course as a new Certification and pass both the Written and the Performance examinations to become Re-Certified.

(Note: A copy of the original certificate shall be submitted to ACI-SC Education Committee during registration for verification).

ACI-SC RE-SIT EXAMINATION

If the technician fails in either Theory or Practical examination then he will be eligible to sit for a Re-Sit examination. However, if he fails the Re-Sit examination on the first attempt then he shall not be eligible for any more Re-Sit examination. The technician must enroll for the training course as a new Certification and pass both the Written and the Performance examinations to become Certified.

To assure that qualified technicians perform testing for fresh concrete properly.
To help the technicians gain more self-confidence on the job, and ultimately, instill greater
confidence in the entire construction team and the general public as well.

Note: The performance tests & material specifications shall be based on SS BS EN and BS EN standards.

Properties of Concrete Materials:
– Cement
– Aggregate
– Water
– Chemical Admixture
– Addition
Properties of Quality Concrete:
– Desirable properties of fresh concrete
– Desirable properties of hardened concrete
– Terms relating to quality of concrete
Essentials of Quality Concrete – Selection of materials
– Proportioning, mixing and transportation of concrete
– Placing and consolidation of concrete
– Finishing of concrete
– Curing of concrete
Ready-Mix Concrete – Mixing plants
– Method of mixing
– Central plant requirements
– Truck mixers
– Conveying equipment
– Effect of mixing time on concrete properties
Testing of Fresh & Hardened Concrete (Based on SS BS EN &
BS EN Standards)
– Sampling of fresh concrete
– Slump of fresh concrete
– Unit weight and yield of fresh concrete
– Air content of fresh concrete
– Temperature of fresh concrete
– Making and curing test specimens
Guidelines for Record Keeping
– Purpose of records and reports
– What to record and report?

Participants with minimum secondary education are preferred.
Proficiency (reading and writing) in English language is a must as the course material and instructions (lectures and practical) shall be in English.
The Written examination paper (MCQ) is available in both English and Mandarin languages.

Personnel involved with concrete in buildings and construction sites.
Personnel involved in the production of ready-mixed or pre-cast concrete in either a practical, supervisory or technical function, e.g. foreman, supervisors, clerk-of-works, etc.
Anyone who would like to acquire some practical knowledge of concrete construction.