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Concrete Plant Tester Recertification (CPTR)
Prerequisites for certification
- Your Concrete Plant Tester Certification must still be current for you to take the recertification course.
Expiration and recertification options
- This certification expires after five seasons.
- A recertification must be completed before the end of the fifth training season.
- If your certification has recently expired and you have relevant work experience, you may apply to regain MnDOT certification through a Recently Expired Certification Exam. Otherwise, you must take the initial certification course again to regain certification.
Bring to class
Device
- Laptop or Tablet (Suggested)
Course Materials
Unless noted, all of the files below can be downloaded and brought to class on a device
- CPTR Class Agenda (PDF)
- CPTC Classroom Packet Answer Sheet
- Concrete Plant Tester Certification and Recertification Training Manual (PDF)
MnDOT References Needed
You'll use TCP construction resources in class.
Supplies
- Calculator
- Paper and pencil/pen
- Face mask (for health and safety, if needed)
- Lunch, snacks, and beverages to eat/drink if you plan to eat on-site. Lunch is not provided.
eLearning
The Concrete Plant Tester Recertification eLearning option is a self-paced online course, covering key knowledge and skills used by people working in the certification area.
Concrete Plant Tester Recertification eLearning
You may take as long as you like to go through the eLearning class, as long as you complete the exam by the deadline – May 1, 2025. We also recommend reviewing the course materials for the initial certification or recertification course before taking the exam, especially if you have not been working in the certification area.
Class logistics
- Learning modes: in person, eLearning
- 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: CPT Certification Summary (PDF)
- Professional development hours (PDHs): 6
- Lake Superior College course credits possible: 0
About the certification exams
Written exam process
- You will have 120 minutes to complete the 35 question written exam online.
- You must score 70% or higher to pass; if you score 60-69%, you may request a retest.
- The exam will open for you at the end of the last day of class.
- You must complete the exam within one week after it is open for you, meaning the same day the following week.
- Find your exam to take it once it is open for you
Written exam topics (approximate percentage of exam)
- Content knowledge needed for the work (25%)
- Procedures and documentation (70%)
- Specific test procedures (5%)
Materials allowed during the written exam
This is an open book exam. You may use the training manual and all other course materials during the exam. A calculator is provided within the online exam.
Performance exam
- None