How to Get ACI or ATTI Certified
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has 14 certifications designed for employment in the concrete construction industry. ACI certifications are recognized throughout the U.S. and Canada The Arizona Technical Training Institute (ATTI), on the other hand, was created to provide a certification program specific to Arizona Department of Transportation construction projects. ATTI offers three certifications for materials sampling and testing related to highway construction. The testing structure for both ACI and ATTI are similar, but the tests themselves are completely different. To pass the two-hour open-book written examination for ACI certification you must achieve a minimum of 60 percent correct for each of the required standards and a score of at least 70 percent overall. The performance examination requires an actual demonstration of the required standards.
For ATTI certification you must get an 80 percent on the written exam to pass. Review courses and study materials are available for each test.
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Instructions
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ACI Certification
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Determine the certification you wish to obtain. Some certifications have other certifications as prerequisites. For example, the Commercial/Industrial Flatwork Specialist--High Tolerance certification requires current certification as an ACI Specialty Commercial/Industrial Concrete Flatwork Finisher/Technician. Make sure you have completed all prerequisites before spending the time and money on the certification you wish to obtain.
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Prepare for your ACI exam. You can sign up for the review course and obtain the study materials for the exam you will be taking, but these preparatory study aids to the actual test are optional. You might want to take them though, as you must pass the exam to get certified.
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Schedule and take the exam on one of the predetermined exam dates. If you achieve a passing score you will receive your certification. Use your certification to qualify for more types of concrete work throughout the U.S. and Canada.
ATTI Certification
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Determine the certification you wish to obtain. There are no prerequisites here; the program is designed so that applicants must have experience or training in the particular test methods and calculations prior to taking an exam. The amount of experience or training is not specified.
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Prepare for the ATTI exam, which also offers a review course and study materials for each exam given. The review course and study materials are optional, but you must pass the exam to get certified. If your experience is lacking you can compensate by studying for the exams.
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Schedule and take the exam on one of the predetermined exam dates. If you achieve a passing score you will receive your certification. Use your certification to qualify for more types of work on Arizona Department of Transportation construction projects.
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