Print or download the listed course materials, and bring them to class.
Concrete Field Tester Certification – ACI (CFTC)
Prerequisites for certification
- None
Expiration and recertification options
- This certification expires after five seasons.
- A recertification must be completed before the end of the fifth training season. If only a MnDOT certification is needed or desired, you may take a MnDOT recertification class. If ACI certification is needed, you must repeat and pass the MnDOT Concrete Field tester (ACI) Certification course or complete the ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician Grade 1 certification.
- Once a certification is expired, you must complete the full certification course again to be certified.
Class logistics
- Learning mode: In person for classroom and lab
- If you need to register: Learn about the certification process and then register for the class.
- Logistics: See the Registration Confirmation and Class Reminder emails from Lake Superior College for class dates, time, location, and directions. Time will be provided for on- or off-site lunch. No meals or beverages will be provided.
- Learning differences and accommodations: If you have a disability or learning issue, either permanent or temporary, which might affect your ability to perform in a class, the online exam, or the performance exam, contact Suzanne Johnsrud, 218-428-1002, to discuss possible accommodations.
- Summary: CFT Certification Summary (PDF)
- Professional development hours (PDHs): 12
- Lake Superior College course credits possible: 1 (you must complete an LSC course credit form)
What to bring to class
These materials will be provided to you at the class
- ACI CP-1 40th Ed., Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade 1
- Contact Jill Cohen with questions: jcohen@armofmn.com
Reference books/manuals to bring (hard copy or electronic)
- None
Also bring to class
- Calculator
- Paper and pencil/pen
- Face mask (for health and safety, if needed)
- Lunch and beverages to eat/drink if you plan on site
- Hard toed shoes and other safety gear for lab (required)
About the certification exams
Written exam process
- See the ACI manual for information on the hard copy written exam, delivered during the class time.
- Unlike TCP exams, the results are not available until after ACI processes them, typically in about six weeks.
Written exam topics (approximate percentage of exam)
- See the ACI manual.
Materials allowed during the written exam
This is closed book exam run by ACI.
Performance exam
- You will complete a performance exam during the class.
- The certification will not be awarded until the performance exam is complete and recorded.