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Concrete Field
Concrete Field Course Options:
  • Concrete Field Tester
  • Concrete Field Inspector
  • Concrete Field Tester/Inspector Recertification

Concrete Field Tester: This two day class (one in the classroom, one in the lab) focuses on fundamental information about plastic concrete materials and the key methods used to sample, conduct test procedures, and document test results to ensure these materials meet roadway and bridge construction quality requirements.
Instruction includes lecture, demonstration, discussion, practice activities, and hands-on lab experiences with the testing procedures. Quizzes, course resources, and content reviews are included to help participants prepare for the written and lab-based performance exams. [Note: Depending on participants’ prior knowledge and experience, they may want to do additional practice and review before taking the class and/or the exam.]

Prerequisites: None

Concrete Field Inspector:  This advanced two day course via Zoom focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to serve as an Inspector on concrete projects, working to ensure concrete materials meet roadway and bridge construction quality requirements. Topics include Inspector roles and responsibilities; concrete material properties; materials technology and construction techniques required by MnDOT specifications; concrete paving, forming, and curing; and joint reconstruction.
Instruction includes lecture, demonstration, discussion, and practice activities. Quizzes, course resources, and content reviews are included to help participants prepare for the written exam. [Note: Depending on participants’ prior knowledge and experience, they may want to do additional practice and review before taking the class and/or the exam.]

Prerequisites: Concrete Field Tester

Concrete Field Tester/Inspector RecertificationIn order to maintain an ACI Concrete Field 1 certification, students must retake the full ACI Concrete Tester (Concrete Field 1) certification class.  Students who only need MnDOT certification must successfully complete the 1-day MnDOT Concrete Field Tester/Inspector Recertification class and will receive credit for the MnDOT Concrete Field Tester and/or Concrete Field Inspector certification only.
This 1-day recertification course via Zoom reviews core knowledge and skills from the initial certification course and provides information on any recent changes to the relevant specifications and test procedures.
Instruction includes lecture, demonstration, discussion, and practice activities. Participants will also have an opportunity to discuss lessons learned in the field. Quizzes, course resources, and content reviews are included to help participants prepare for the written exam.
If a date shows (Waiting List) that means the class is full. You can put yourself on the waiting list and if there's a cancellation, we'll let you know! We may also open a new section of the class if there is enough people on the waiting lists. If we do, we'll notify everyone on the waiting lists.





 
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Start Date: 5/18/2023
Days: Th, F
Time: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Contact Hours: 12
Sessions: 2
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Lake Superior College
$625.00
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