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The Ohio Ready Mixed Concrete Association (ORMCA)
offers a variety of courses at convenient locations
throughout the state of Ohio.
Our courses are affordable and taught by experts in the
field including ORMCA engineers and professionals within the
concrete industry.
Offerings for 2008 include American Concrete Institute (ACI),
National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) and ORMCA
accredited courses that implement the latest ASTM standards
and requirements.
In addition, continuing professional development (CPD) hours
are offered for course sessions as noted for fulfillment
requirements for professional licensure. A certificate of
attendance will be issued upon request.
Take the first step toward a rewarding career in the
concrete industry, get certified today! For further
information, contact the ORMCA office at 614/891-0210.
ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician
Grade I (2-days) 6 CPD hrs.
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The
ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I course will
benefit all personnel involved in testing fresh concrete.
ASTM C94, ACI 301 and C31 all require that technicians
making and curing concrete test specimens for acceptance be
certified ACI Concrete Field Testing Technicians. A working
knowledge of the following ASTM Standards is required for
this certification program:
C-172 Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete;
C-143 Slump of Hydraulic Cement Concrete;
C-138 Density (Unit Weight), Yield, & Air Content
(Gravimetric) of Concrete;
C-231 Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by Pressure
Method;
C-173 Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by Volumetric
Method;
C-31 Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field;
C-1064 Temperature of Freshly Mixed Portland Cement
Concrete.
The Ohio Ready Mixed Concrete Association's (ORMCA’s)
Professional Engineers conduct the one-day review. The
written and performance examinations are administered by a
Professional Engineer and graded by the American Concrete
Institute (ACI).
Technicians successfully completing both the written and
performance examinations will receive a certificate and
wallet card from ACI certifying them as an ACI Concrete
Field Testing Technician - Grade I (certification expires in
5 years).
ACI requires successful completion of both the performance
and written examinations, for individuals desiring
recertification. Individuals may register for “Exam Only”,
however it is recommended that they register for the
“Accelerated Course,” to review the current standards
covered on the exam.
| ACI CFTT |
ORMCA Member |
NON-Member |
Review & Exam
(includes workbook) |
$325 |
$600 |
| Full Exam (written & performance) |
$210 |
$370 |
| Re-exam |
$160 |
$320 |
| Workbook |
$75 |
$75 |
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Accelerated ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I
(1-day) 3 CPD hrs.
This course is designed for the experienced technician or
those looking to renew their current ACI Grade I
certification. The course covers the same ASTM standards
listed above, however, the material is condensed into a
half-day review followed by the written and performance
examinations.
Accelerated
ACI CFTT |
ORMCA Member |
NON-Member |
Review & Exam
(includes workbook) |
$265 |
$500 |
| Full Exam (written & performance) |
$200 |
$370 |
| Re-exam |
$160 |
$320 |
| Workbook |
$75 |
$75 |
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ACI Concrete Flatwork Finisher/Technician
(2-days) 6 CPD hrs.
This course is designed to provide a basis for
certifying experienced concrete finishers. It is
intended to alleviate misunderstandings related to
proper field practices, increase owner satisfaction with
concrete construction and prepare the concrete industry
for future specifications that require certification of
flatwork finishers. Craftsmen who can demonstrate their
skills and credentials through ACI certification will
increase their own opportunities as well as contribute
to the advancement of the industry and the increased
demand for quality concrete flatwork.
Individuals successfully completing the examination
requirements will achieve certification from the
American Concrete Institute as an ACI Concrete Flatwork
Finisher. Individuals who pass the written examination,
but have not satisfied the performance (work experience)
evaluation requirement, will be granted certification as
an ACI Concrete Flatwork Technician. Certification as a
Concrete Flatwork Finisher or Concrete Flatwork
Technician is valid for 5 years.
| ACI CFW |
ORMCA Member |
NON-Member |
Review & Exam
(includes workbook) |
$325 |
$600 |
| Full Exam (written &
performance) |
$215 |
$400 |
| Re-exam |
$160 |
$320 |
| Workbook |
$58 |
$58 |
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ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing
Technician - Level 1 (2 days) (Review & Exam) 6 CPD hrs.
Certification granted with successful
completion of ACI Aggregate Testing Technician - Level 1 and
ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician certification
within two (2) years of each other.
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ACI Aggregate
Testing Technician - Level 1 (2 days) Review & Exam) 6
CPD hrs.
This course is of interest to
those involved in testing concrete in the laboratory and
pursing certification as ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing
Technician – Level 1. ORMCA will conduct a one day
review class on laboratory procedures for concrete
aggregates, as a supplement to the recommended
self-study, to prepare for the examinations required for
certification. The written and performance examinations
will be given on the second day of the course.
The program requires a working knowledge of the
following ASTM standards:
D75 - Sampling Aggregates
C702 - Reducing Samples of Aggregate to Testing Size
C117 - Materials Finer Than 75-µm (No. 200) Sieve in
Mineral Aggregates by Washing
C136 - Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
C127 - Specific Gravity and Absorption of Coarse
Aggregate
C566 - Total Moisture Content of Aggregate by Drying
C40 - Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregate for Concrete
Certification Requirements: ACI will grant certification
to those applicants who meet both of the following
requirements:
1) A passing grade on the ACI written; and
2) Successful completion of the ACI performance
examination.
Recertification is necessary every five (5) years; and
requires successful completion of both the written and
performance examinations.
| ACI AGT Level 1 |
ORMCA Member |
NON-Member |
Review & Exam
(includes workbook) |
$365 |
$760 |
| Full Exam (written & performance) |
$220 |
$410 |
| Re-exam |
$160 |
$320 |
| Workbook |
$75 |
$75 |
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ACI Concrete
Strength
Testing Technician (1-1/2 days) 2 CPD hrs.
This course is also for those involved
in testing concrete in the laboratory. The Ohio Ready
Mixed Concrete Association (ORMCA) will conduct a
half-day review for the Strength Testing Technician. The
review will provide the examinee with the information
and resources necessary to pass the examination required
for certification. ORMCA will give instruction on
laboratory procedures for determination of compressive
and flexural strength. The written and performance
examinations will be given on the second day of the
course.
The program requires a working knowledge of the
following ASTM Standards:
C-617 Capping Cylindrical Concrete Specimens;
C-1231 Unbonded Caps for Concrete Cylinders;
C-39 Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete
Specimens;
C-78 Flexural Strength of Concrete
Certification Requirements: ACI will grant certification
only to those applicants who meet both of the following
requirements: 1) A passing grade on the ACI written
examination; and 2) Successful completion of the ACI
performance examination. Effective January 1, 2008, recertification is necessary
every six (5) years, and requires successful completion
of both the written and performance examinations.
| ACI CSTT |
ORMCA Member |
NON-Member |
Review & Exam
(includes workbook) |
$305 |
$580 |
| Full Exam (written &
performance) |
$210 |
$390 |
| Re-exam |
$160 |
$320 |
| Workbook |
$65 |
$65 |
When ACI Aggregate Testing Technician - Level 1 and
ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician are taken
together, the following discounts apply.
| ACI CAGT & STT |
ORMCA Member |
NON-Member |
Review & Exam
(includes workbooks) |
$555 |
$1110 |
| Full Exams (written &
performance) |
$370 |
$710 |
| Re-exams (written) |
$280 |
$590 |
| Aggregate Workbook |
$75 |
$75 |
| Strength Workbook |
$65 |
$65 |
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ORMCA Concrete Technician (4 days) 24
CPD hrs
This is one
of the most comprehensive short courses for concrete
technicians available today. This course gives an in-depth
study of designing mixes through the ACI 211 procedure
utilizing the latest materials and methods available. The
course also includes concrete materials, mix adjustment
calculations, mixing and transporting, testing, and
specifications related to concrete.
This is a four day class review on mix design precedures and
the curriculum is designed for the high school graduate
level and requires a basic understanding of math concepts.
Certification for ORMCA Concrete Technician requires
successful completion (70% or above) of a 3 1/2 hour,
two-part, written exam, given on the Friday of the following
week.
A group of concrete professionals conduct the class review
and ORMCA’s Engineers administer the exams.
The certificate for ORMCA Concrete Technician will be issued
by the Ohio Ready Mixed Concrete Association and does not
expire.
| ORMCA CT |
ORMCA Member |
NON-Member |
Review & Exam
(includes workbook) |
$330 |
$630 |
| Full Exam (written & performance) |
$200 |
$370 |
| Re-exam |
$160 |
$320 |
| Workbook |
$45 |
$45 |
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ORMCA
Advanced
Concrete Technician 5 (days) 30 CPD hrs
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Designed by
the James A. Rhodes State College Division of
Engineering and Industrial Technology and the Department
of Civil Engineering Technology, in cooperation with the
Ohio Ready Mixed Concrete Association (ORMCA), this
course is for those who are interested in advancing
their knowledge and skills as a concrete technician.
This course is designed on the high school graduate or
college level as an introduction into civil engineering
technology and concrete construction techniques. The
curriculum includes 5 days of instruction including
quizzes and written examinations. A certificate will be
issued with successful completion of the course as a
ORMCA Advanced Concrete Technician. The full course is
worth 6 college credit hours, with a passing score, at
Rhodes State College and is divided into the two
following sections:
CET 143 - Concrete Materials & Additives (4 credit hrs)
To function as a concrete technician, one must have an
understanding of the materials and additives used in
concrete. Topics to be covered include aggregates,
cement, chemical admixtures, mineral admixtures, and
fibers. The course will focus on how various ingredients
are used in a concrete mixture.
CET 242 - Construction of Rigid Pavements & Structures
(2 credit hrs) - This course is designed to give
students a foundation in concrete construction. Topics
to be covered include placing and finishing concrete;
hot and cold weather concreting operations; volume
changes of concrete; concrete plant operations; and
concrete paving operations.
Note: These courses are eligible for college credit at
Rhodes State College. Contact the Association office at
614/891-0210 for further information.
| ADV CT |
ORMCA Member |
NON-Member |
Review & Exam
(includes workbook) |
$540 |
$1050 |
| Workbook |
$65 |
$65 |
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ORMCA Residential Concrete Flatwork Certification
(1 day) 2 CPD
This 1/2 day course is intended for the residential
concrete contractor, project superintendent/foreman,
and building officials to educate and promote proper
flatwork placements.
Topics covered in the course include:
• Concrete fundamentals
• Base preparation and forming
• How/what mix to order
• Placing and finishing interior concrete
• Placing and finishing exterior concrete
• Jointing
• Curing
• Sealing
• Defects and repair techniques
The course is conducted by registered professional
engineers on staff at the Ohio Ready Mixed Concrete
Association.
Upon passing a written examination, participants
will receive reference materials specific to
residential concrete, a certified concrete
technician jacket and a 5-year certification.
The Residential Concrete Flatwork Finisher
Certification course is being offered on a private
contract basis. Firms interested in arranging a
private course for 10 or more, can contact the Ohio
Ready Mixed Concrete Association at 614/891-0210 for
details.
| RES FWF |
Course Fee |
Review & Exam
(includes workbook) |
$75 |
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NRMCA Pervious Concrete Contractor Certification
(1 day) 2 CPD
This program is designed to
educate, train and certify concrete finishers in
pervious concrete placement. ORMCA engineers will
provide a half day classroom training necessary for
the knowledge in pervious concrete materials and
proper placement procedures in preparation for the
written ‘Technician’ examination following the
training. NRMCA can provide certification on these
two levels:
1) Pervious Concrete Technician, which requires
passing a written exam. A Pervious Concrete
Technician is a person who is knowledgeable about
proper procedures to place, consolidate, finish,
edge, joint, cure and protect pervious concrete
pavements, but who lacks sufficient work experience
to qualify as a concrete craftsman.
2) Pervious Concrete Craftsman, which requires
passing the same exam plus documented work
experience in placing pervious concrete pavement
successfully. Also as a prerequisite, the ACI
Flatwork Finisher certification is required to
ensure that the craftsman knows the basic level of
care needed for flatwork construction.
The program will include the following areas of
concrete pavement construction:
• Pervious concrete materials and mix proportioning
• Proper selection and use of tools and equipment
• General design principles of pervious concrete
pavements
• Pervious concrete construction and quality control
• Maintenance and troubleshooting
Recertification is required every five years and
requires successful completion of a written
examination. If previous craftsman certification has
been expired by more than six months,
recertification will require completion of both the
performance/work experience affidavit and the
written exam.
| NRMCA PCC |
ORMCA Member |
NON-Member |
Review & Exam
(includes workbook) |
$250 |
$500 |
Full Exam Only
(written and performance) |
$125 |
$250 |
| Re-exam (written only) |
$100 |
$200 |
| Workbook |
$50 |
$50 |
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