GO TO: LEVEL II CERTIFICATION Recertification for Level I Download 2008/09 Certification Brochure Download 2008/09 Certification Level I Registration Form Directory of Certified Technicians Level I Concrete Field Testing Technician The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), ASTM C94, ACI 318 and other industry standards require that technicians performing acceptance tests for concrete be certified with respect to the following seven ASTM specifications: Concrete cylinders (C31) Density (C138) Slump (C143) Sampling (C172) Air content-volumetric (C173) Air content-pressure (C231) Temperature (C1064) In addition to these tests, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of concrete including materials, water/cement ratio, curing and hot/cold weather concreting. The Level I course is 3 days in length - 2 days of comprehensive instruction/laboratory training followed by an examination day. Certification requires passing three exam components - two written exams and a performance exam. Certification is valid for a 3 year period. Level I Exam Written Exam The Level I certification contains two written exams. Part I - ACI (Closed Book) The ACI written exam consists of 55 multiple choice questions based on the seven ASTM tests. Students have 60 minutes to complete the exam. An overall score of 70%, including a minimum score of 60% on each individual test standard is required to pass. Part II - Michigan (Open Book) The Michigan written exam consists of 50 multiple choice questions based on the fundamentals of concrete. Students have 90 minutes to complete the exam with a minimum score of 70% required to pass. Performance Exam The ACI performance exam requires the student to correctly demonstrate their ability to perform each of the seven ASTM tests. Level I Schedule 2009 Class hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily. Month Course Exam Location January 13-14 15 Lansing February 3-4 5 Detroit(Romulus) February 17-18 19 Lansing March 3-4 5 Grand Rapids March/April 31/April 1 2 Traverse City April 21-22 23 Lansing May 5-6 7 Lansing May 19-20 21 Marquette June 2-3 4 Lansing "Exam Only" Option: Individuals are allowed to register for a Level I exam without attending two day training course.  Note: Exam Only Fees do not include class textbooks. To purchase separately, refer to Exam Only Level I Textbooks below. Recognition Level I Technicians will receive a certificate/wallet card from the MCA and a certificate/wallet card from the American Concrete Institute (ACI). Level I Technicians will have their name published on the MCA website: Directory of Certified Technicians. In addition, Level I Technicians will be listed on the ACI Website. 2009 Certification Fees Level I Complete Course and Exam The following fees include breaks, lunch each day, classroom textbooks and all exam materials. Lodging and travel related expenses are not included. $600.....MCA Member $950.....Non-MCA Member $350.....Student* $650.....Government/Municipal** Level I Exam Only Students The following fees are for exam only students that do not want to attend the two day Level I class. Fees do not include textbooks and classroom materials. $300.....MCA Member $475.....Non-MCA Member $175.....Student* $325.....Government/Municipal** Exam Only Level I Textbooks $65.00.....Concrete Technician Workbook (ACI CP -01) $75.00.....Design & Control of Concrete Mixtures 14th Edition (PCA) *Students must provide proof that they are currently enrolled as a full-time student. **Government/municipal employees may qualify for a $650 reimbursement from MDOT. Please contact Terri LaVoy, MDOT, at (517) 322-6792 for additional information. Cancellation Policy 20 or more calendar days before class at 20% fee 10-19 calendar days before class at 35% fee Within 10 calendar days of class at 50% fee There are no refunds for no shows. Confirmation of Registration Upon receipt of your registration, a confirmation postcard or e-mail will be sent. Approximately 2-3 weeks prior to your class date, a confirmation letter with directions, hotel information and textbooks will be shipped via UPS. Lodging - Certification Courses Be sure to mention the "Michigan Concrete Association" to receive the discounted rate. Lansing: Candlewood Suites $65 (+ tax) Note: Government rate accepted. 3534 Forest Rd, East Lansing (517) 351-8181 www.cwsuites.com Grand Rapids: Best Western Inn $63 (+ tax)** 3425 Fairlanes Ave, Grandville (616) 532-3222 www.bestwestern.com   Canton): Holiday Inn Express $85.00(+ tax)* 3950 S. Lotz Road (734) 721-5500 www.hiexpress.com/cantonmi Marquette: Country Inn & Suites $89 (+ tax)**  2472 US Hwy 41 West (906) 225-1300  www.countryinns.com/marquettemi     *  includes hot buffet breakfast ** includes continental breakfast *** breakfast buffet $6.95 (+ tax) Traverse City: Courtyard Marriott $89 (+ tax)*** 3615 South Airport Rd. (231) 929-1800 www.marriott.com