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A certified Post-Installed Concrete Anchor Installation Inspector is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge required to properly inspect the installation of post-installed adhesive and mechanical anchors in concrete. The Inspector must understand the responsibilities and qualification requirements of the Installer, inspection requirements as cited in the documents governing the construction of the project, and the process governing the qualification of anchor systems.
ACI Certification Card :
ACI will grant certification only to those applicants who attain passing grades on both written examination parts :
Note : Being certified in ACI’s Adhesive Anchor Installer program does not grant exemption from this
Part I—Installation exam. Furthermore, passing this Part I—Installation exam does not grant credit towards the ACI Adhesive Anchor Installer written examination.
In addition, the candidate must meet one of the following conditions:
Certification is valid for a period of five years from the date of successfully completing all requirements.
ACI Certification Sessions :
Certification sessions are offered at different times of the year.
Sessions can also be organized on request for groups of 10 people or more.
Typical schedule of a session :
Certification sessions are offered over half a day:
Cost :
The cost of certification is $800 + taxes per person.
The cost of certification includes documentation. Please note that the documentation for Part I is available in French or English. However, the documentation for Part II is only available in English.
For a retrial of the exams, the cost is $350 + taxes/part.
Payment terms :
Registrations are online only on the website and payment can be made by credit card.
Note that your registration confirmation is also your invoice.
Cancellation Policy :
No refunds for cancellations within 2 weeks of the session. However, substitutions of people are possible. Also, if a study guide was sent to you, the cost for it will be deducted from the refund.
The ACI-CRSI Adhesive Anchor Installer Certification Program identifies installers who have demonstrated their ability to read, understand and implement instructions to properly install adhesive anchors in concrete. The adhesive anchor installer must also have the knowledge required to assess the ambient conditions, concrete condition, materials, equipment, and tools used for the installation of adhesive anchors and must be able to determine when he can proceed with the installation and when he needs more advice from the supervisor, foreman or project engineer.
ACI Certification Card :
In order to be certified, two conditions must be met, namely to successfully complete the written examination and the practical examination.
Although there is no requirement in terms of training or experience, exams are designed in such a way that only competent and experienced installers can succeed.
This certification is valid for a period of five years.
ACI Certification Sessions :
Certification sessions are offered at different times of the year.
Sessions can also be organized on request for groups.
Written exam :
The written exam consists of approximately seventy-five (75) multiple-choice and true or false questions. The duration of the exam is 90 minutes (1.5 hours).
The exam is "closed book", ie no notes or documentation are allowed in the examination room. Calculations are sometimes necessary to complete some questions, so it is allowed to bring your calculator. However, you can not share your calculator with another candidate. Photo ID may be requested on the day of the exam.
Practical examination :
The practical exam is composed of two parts.
The first part assesses the candidate's ability to read, understand and carry out the Manufacturer's Installation Instructions (IIF) for the installation of a concrete adhesive anchor with a vertical downward orientation.
The second part evaluates the candidate's ability to inject the anchoring adhesive into drill holes simulated in concrete (transparent tubes) in an overhead position.
Notes or other written documents are prohibited.
Course of a session :
Certification sessions are offered in two formats :
1 - 1-day format :
2 - 2-day format :
Cost :
For the 1-day format, the cost is $920 + taxes per person.
For the 2-day format, the cost is $1,535 + taxes per person.
To hold a certification session, there must be a minimum of 10 people. It is possible to certify the candidates in their companies. Additional charges may apply depending on location.
Payment terms :
Registrations are online only on the website and payment can be made by credit card.
Note that your registration confirmation is also your invoice.
Cancellation Policy :
No refunds for cancellations within 2 weeks of the session. However, substitutions of people are possible. Also, if a study guide was sent to you, the cost for it will be deducted from the refund.
COVID-19 : Please note that the vaccination passport will be verified during certification. All candidates must therefore have received their two doses of vaccine to attend the certification.
This certification program has been offered by the Quebec and Eastern Ontario chapter since 1989.
This certification is mandatory by the Bureau de Normalisation du Québec and by the CSA Quality Assurance Program. Sessions can be organized on request for groups of twelve people or more.
The purpose of this certification is to promote quality and to ensure that the methods of sampling and testing concrete on the job site meet the standards prescribed by the CSA.
The certification is intended for field technicians or anyone employed by concrete suppliers, contractors, testing laboratories, government agencies and other organizations in the construction industry.
ACI Certification Card :
Candidates who have passed the exams (theoretical and practical) will receive a certificate and a certification card from ACI International. This certification is valid for a period of five years.
ACI Certification Sessions :
Certification sessions are offered every year, in the spring and in the fall.
Other sessions are organized on request for groups of twelve people or more.
Subjects of the theoretical and practical examination :
The following standars from the CSA A23.2-19 :
Typical schedule of a session :
Cost :
Payment terms :
Registrations are online only on the website and payment can be made by credit card.
Note that your registration confirmation is also your invoice.
Cancellation Policy :
No refunds for cancellations within 2 weeks of the session. However, substitutions of people are possible. Also, if a study guide was sent to you, the cost for it will be deducted from the refund.
The purpose of the certification is to promote quality and to demonstrate knowledge of the practical inspection procedures for concrete structures, including the verification and removal of formwork, reinforcement, embedded parts, sampling, installation, finishing, joints, curing, and protection. The certification is aimed at technicians and site engineers, test laboratories, government agencies, and consulting engineers.
New since 2018 :
The Concrete Construction Special Inspector certification has been modernized and updated throughout the year 2017. This new version assesses the control of the CSA A23.1 2019 version. This new version, like the previous versions, is divided into two parts (specializations). The first specialization concerns the inspection of works during concrete placement, and the second specialization concerns the inspection of pre-placement and post-placement operations. The person holding the two specializations is able to apply the entire CSA A23.1-19 standard.
Important :
For those who must be certified as Concrete Construction Special Inspector (or previously called Concrete Construction Special Inspector Level 2), as requested by public organizations, you must hold both specializations.
The person with this specialization is able to recognize what should and should not be done during concrete pouring in order for the concrete work to be successful. Therefore, the person has the necessary knowledge to check the conformity of the delivery of concrete, the proper placement of the concrete, concrete finishing operations, the precautions to be taken in hot and cold weather, the precautions to be taken to comply with the requirements of the curing, etc.
This certification is aimed primarily at technicians and engineers who are required to check all the work during placement.
Certification content :
Prerequisites :
The Specialization in concrete works is for anyone, with or without experience, working or wishing to work in the field of concrete construction. However, it is recommended that this person has the Concrete Field Testing Technian - Grade 1 certification and a minimum of 3 years experience in the field.
Evaluation :
To obtain the specialization, the candidate must obtain an overall score of over 70%. In addition, he must have a minimum of 60% in each exam.
The specialization in pre-placement and post-placement concrete operations is granted to those who have demonstrated, through the success of the evaluations, that they are familiar with Chapters 6, 7 and 8 (part) of the CSA A23.2-19 standard which mainly apply to pre-placement and post-placement inspections.
Certification content :
Prerequisites :
No prerequisites are required. On the other hand, experience in the field (3 years) is an important asset for the success of evaluations.
Evaluation :
To obtain the specialization, the candidate must obtain an overall score of over 70%. In addition, he must have a minimum of 60% in each exam.
ACI Certification Card :
A certificate and a certification card that recognizes passing exams are issued to each participant. This card is valid for a period of five years and constitutes a pledge of good practice and concern for quality.
ACI Certification Sessions :
A certification session is offered every year in the spring. Other sessions are organized on request for groups of twelve people or more.
Mandatory Documentation :
Note : Participants must bring the required documentation.
Additional non-mandatory documentation:
Registration fees :
The Local's Chapter Annual General Meeting will be on June 18, 2024 at 5:30 P.M. at the Boucherville Golf Club. You can register now.
The spring seminar will take place on April 18 ate the University of Ottawa in hybrid format.
Calls for nominations to sit on the Board of Directors of the ACI local chapter are launched.
The Canadian Concrete Expo will take place February 14-15, 2024 at the International Center in Toronto. The local chapter will be giving a presentation and we will also have a booth.
This year, the seminar will take place on November 29 & 30 at the Hotel Mortagne Conference Center in Boucherville. Registrations are now open ! Click here : Registrations