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 II Technicians will receive a certificate and wallet card from the MCA.

Level I and Level II Technicians will have their name published in the MCA Directory of Certified Technicians and published on the website: Directory of Certified Technicians. In addition, Level I Technicians will be listed on the ACI Website.

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.

1. 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.
2. 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.

Class hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily.

"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.

Required by MDOT for Quality Control Administrators on QA/QC projects, the Level II certification covers the following material: aggregates for concrete, mix design theory, strength evaluation, placement/finishing practices, troubleshooting, and QA/QC fundamentals. To become Level II certified, students must possess a current Level I certification and pass a written exam.

Level II Course & Exam - April 8-11, 2008

The Level II course and exam will be held at the MCA office in Lansing.

Class hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. The exam is scheduled for 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. on April 11th.

The Level II course is 3 1/2 days in length; 3 days of classroom/laboratory instruction followed by a 1/2 day (2 1/2 hour) written exam.

Written Exam

In addition to the material presented in the Level II course, the exam includes the fundamental concepts covered in the Level I course. A minimum score of 70% is required to pass.

Level II Expiration Options

Technicians writing the Level II exam can choose from one of the following expiration options:

OPTION 1: Write the Level II exam only. With this option, your Level II certification will expire on the date indicated on your current Level I certificate.

Level I or Level II 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 – 20% fee
• 10-19 calendar days before class – 35% fee
• Within 10 calendar days of class – 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.

Be sure to mention the "Michigan Concrete Association" to receive the discounted rate.