A Concrete Field Testing Technician—Grade I is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to properly perform and record the results of seven basic field tests on freshly mixed concrete.
About the Exam
Day One - WRITTEN EXAM
7:30 AM - Registration / COVID-19 protocols
8:00 AM - Full review of test materials
Noon - Lunch (provided)
1:00 PM - One-hour timed written exam
After the exam - Practice session for performance exam - held at the discretion of the instructor
Day Two - PERFORMANCE EXAM:
You will be assigned a time to return on day two for your performance exam at its scheduled location. Please note that lunch is NOT provided on day two.
To keep a copy of the all of the above noted information for your files.
Please note: Exam registration will close for each location on the date listed or when exam capacities are met, whichever is comes first.
If you attempt to register and are unable to complete the transaction, it may mean that the exam has filled and registration has been automatically closed.
Discounted rates are available for this event/exam if your COMPANY is a member of the Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association.
If your company IS a PACA member, you will need to establish a member log in profile to receive the member rate. Contact Kallie Kline via email to do so.
October 20 - written exam - Boalsburg, PA
October 21 - performance exam - State College, PA
Registration will close for this exam on October 15, 2021.
November 3 - written exam - Manheim, PA
November 4 - performance exam - Lititz, PA
Registration will close for this exam on October 29, 2021.
December 8 - written exam - Harrisburg, PA
December 9 - performance exam - Harrisburg, PA
Registration will close for this exam on December 3, 2021.
For those who initially failed their written exam and need to retake it. No performance exam provided on this day.
Bethlehem, PA
Registration will close for this exam on December 9, 2021.
December 15 - written exam - Bethlehem, PA
December 16 - performance exam - Bethlehem, PA
Registration will close for this exam on December 10, 2021.
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PACA has implemented the following preventative health and safety measures for our event, which includes asking all attendees to wear a face mask while inside and not actively eating or drinking; to complete a health screening regardless of vaccination status; and to follow all applicable CDC and local guidance, especially related to social distancing, as well as any host facility guidelines.
If you have any questions about the health and safety requirements, please contact a PACA staff member.
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All attending will be required to have a temperature check prior to entering the facility.
Also, please note that all attendees are asked to follow applicable hygiene protocols recommended by the CDC, which may include washing hands with soap and water for 20 seconds; covering coughs and sneezes (with appropriate tissue disposal and hand sanitation); and maintaining social distancing of at least six feet. In addition, attendees are required to wear a cloth mask that covers their nose and mouth in accordance with CDC guidelines. If attendees have any questions about the health and safety requirements, they are asked to please contact a PACA staff member onsite.
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Below is the link to the schedule and registration information for the 2022 Concrete Field Technician Certification Classes.
Classes begin in January and will all be held virtually. Twenty-one classes are scheduled, each with a limit of 125 seats per class. They will conclude in early April.
Certifications that were due to expire in 2020 or 2021 were extended. These extensions will expire upon the completion of the 2022 class season. Now is the time to register to get your recertification, or if needed, your initial certification.
More Information
For questions regarding the registration process, follow up after taking an exam, etc., contact Kallie Kline.
For questions regarding specific content in the exam and testing procedures, contact Ken Crank.
