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Concrete Strength Tester
Concrete Strength Tester :
This one day Concrete Strength Tester Certification (CSTC) course is required for all persons performing concrete compressive strength testing that involves material acceptance based upon compressive strength. This course is both classroom and laboratory Concrete Strength Testing Technician Certification and is not required for persons breaking concrete beams.

This is NOT an ACI certification but a MnDOT only. See https://www.concrete.org/ for ACI information.

The Concrete Strength Testing Certification is required for anyone who performs testing for concrete compressive strength. This includes procedures such as curing, sample preparation, and capping and breaking cylinders. See the course objectives for a complete and detailed list of test procedures.

In lieu of MnDOT Concrete Strength Testing Technician Certification, MnDOT will accept personnel who hold a current ACI Strength Testing Technician Certification or Wisconsin Concrete Strength Certification.

This 1-day introductory course focuses on fundamental information about preparation and testing of concrete strength specimens 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. Course resources and content reviews are included to help participants prepare for the written exam and the performance exam.  Depending on participants’ prior knowledge and experience, they may want to do additional practice and review before taking the class and/or the exam.

Expiration and recertification: This certification expires after five seasons. No recertification is offered., You must complete the full certification course again to be certified.

Learning mode: in person
Professional development hours (PDHs): 6
Lake Superior College course credits possible: 1 (you must complete an LSC course credit form)
If a date shows (Waiting List) that means the class is full. You can put yourself on the waiting list and if there is a cancellation, we'll let you know! We may also open a new section of the class if there are enough people on the waiting lists. If we do, we'll notify everyone on the waiting lists.
Registration Confirmation:
Once registered, you should receive an immediate email confirmation (please check your spam folder). If you do not receive an email confirmation or need additional assistance, please contact Iris Hiemenz at iris.hiemenz@lsc.edu or call 218-733-7680.

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Cancellations: The college reserves the right to cancel classes with insufficient enrollment; payment is then automatically refunded. If we have to cancel your class, you can request a full refund of your tuition or transfer to another course of your choice, space permitting.
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Refund Policy: (Also applies to purchase orders) Full refunds will be given to any student/company canceling within the required timeframe set for each class. For specific timeframe please check the class description and/or your registration confirmation email. Student and/or companies will incur all charges with no refund if student does not drop the course within the required timeframe.