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Course Descriptions             

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.

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ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I

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ACI Concrete Flatwork Finisher/Technician
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ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician Level 1 Requirements
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ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician
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ORMCA Concrete Technician
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Advanced Concrete Technician
bullet Residential Concrete Flatwork Finisher
bullet NRMCA Pervious Concrete Contractor



ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I (2-days) 6 CPD hrs.

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 Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I exam is now reimbursable (up to $500) to Veterans through the GI Bill. To view the VA's recognized exam list, including the Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I listing, click the following link: http://inquiry.vba.va.gov/weamspub/buildSearchNE.do  Veterans wanting reimbursement for the ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I exam through the GI Bill must let ORMCA know upon registering.

 

ACI CFTT ORMCA Member NON-Member
Review & Exam
(includes workbook)		  $350  $600
Full Exam (written & performance)  $225  $370
Re-exam  $170  $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)		  $290  $500
Full Exam (written & performance)  $225  $370
Re-exam  $170  $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)		  $350  $620
Full Exam (written & performance)  $235  $400
Re-exam  $170  $320
Workbook  $60  $60

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ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician - Level 1

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.

  • 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)		  $380  $730
Full Exam (written & performance)  $235  $410
Re-exam  $170  $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)		  $320  $580
Full Exam (written & performance)  $225  $390
Re-exam  $170  $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 AGT & CSTT ORMCA Member NON-Member
Review & Exam
(includes workbooks)		  $570  $1110
Full Exams (written & performance)  $385  $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)		  $350  $630
Re-exam  $170  $320
Workbook  $45  $45

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ORMCA Advanced Concrete Technician 5 (days) 30 CPD hrs

 

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)		  $550  $1050
Workbook  $50  $50

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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)		  $85

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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. Ohio Concrete 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 following three (3) levels:

A Pervious Concrete Technician is a person who demonstrated knowledge about proper procedures to place, compact, finish, edge, joint, cure and protect pervious concrete pavements, but who lacks the requisite field experience to qualify as a pervious concrete Installer or Craftsman.

 A Pervious Concrete Installer is a person who has demonstrated the ability to place, compact, finish, edge, joint, cure and protect pervious concrete pavements and has documented a limited project-based field experience in placing pervious concrete. Ohio Concrete must certify that the contractor has successfully installed a minimum of three projects with a total area exceeding 10,000 SF of Pervious Concrete. The Installer must possess a current ACI Flatwork Finisher Technician or Craftsman certification and successfully complete the performance evaluation at the time of application.

A Pervious Concrete Craftsman is a person who has demonstrated the ability to place, compact, finish, edge, joint, cure and protect pervious concrete pavements and has documented a higher level of field timebased experience in placing pervious concrete. In addition to the above Installer requirements, the Craftsman must either provide documentation of 3000 hours of pervious concrete experience or complete the performance evaluation and document 1500 hours of experience.

Certification Requirements

The “closed book” written examination is allotted two hours to complete and consists of approximately 50 multiple-choice questions. The passing grade for the written examination is 75% During the performance evaluation, each examinee must demonstrate procedures for placing, compacting, finishing, edging, jointing and beginning curing a pervious concrete slab. The examiner will observe and evaluate the techniques used and record passing or failing grades on the various procedures. A passing grade is defined as "no significant variation from proper procedure and no more than two variations from proper technique in the use of the tools."

 Recertification is required every five years and requires successful completion of a written examination.

 ACI Standard Contractor Qualification (ACI 522.1-08)

The Contractor shall employ no less than; 5 NRMCA certified Pervious Concrete Technicians or 3 NRMCA certified Pervious Concrete Installers or 1 NRMCA certified Pervious Concrete Craftsman - as members of each placement crew.

 

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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