The Concrete Technologist Training and Certification Course
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The Concrete Technologist Training and Certification Course
NRMCA’s Regional Concrete Technologist Training and Certification Course “Short Course” February 9-13, 2015 ● Seattle, WA The Concrete Technologist Training and Certification Course “Short Course”, has provided intensive training and certification on the fundamentals of concrete, aggregates and concrete making materials since 1964. The following certifications can be obtained: NRMCA Concrete Technologist, Level 2 NRMCA Concrete Technologist, Level 3 NRMCA Field Testing Technician Grade II Certification The “Short Course” is a 5-day program, with 4 days of training followed by certification exams. The course emphasizes nationally accepted standard procedures and practices by referencing ACI and ASTM documents for quality control and production of ready mixed concrete. Morning sessions are reserved for classroom instruction and discussions on the following topics: ♦ Fundamentals of Concrete ♦ Ready Mixed Concrete & ASTM C 94 ♦ Cement ♦ Fly Ash ♦ Slag & Silica Fume ♦ Aggregates ♦ Chemical Admixtures ♦ Statistical Methods ♦ ACI Code & Specification Requirements ♦ Testing Hardened Concrete ♦ Concreting in Extreme Weather ♦ Managing Returned Concrete ♦ Quality Control Procedures ♦ Handling, Placing & Finishing ♦ Innovative Concrete Applications Afternoon sessions include working groups on: ♦ Calculations in concrete and aggregate technology: aggregate moisture, specific gravity, gradations, mixture proportioning, statistical calculations and ACI requirements. ♦ NRMCA Field Testing Technician Grade II Certification. ♦ Aggregates Laboratory: demonstrations and videos on aggregate sampling and test methods. Comprehensive training and certification for concrete-techs. Course Texts and References Short Course participants receive NRMCA publications, comprehensive notes on each topic and practice problems sets, Compilation of ASTM Standards, American Concrete Institute (ACI) educational publications, and Portland Cement Association's (PCA) Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures; Summary of standards and study guide for NRMCA Field Grade II certification. Space is limited: The capacity of this course is limited to 50 attendees due to size of training facility. Persons interested in attending this course are encouraged to register early. For more information contact Karen Bean at NRMCA, 240-4851168 or 888-846-7622, ext. 1168, by email at [email protected] For registration & travel information, contact Jessica Walgenbach at (888) 846-7622 x1152 or [email protected]. NRMCA Field Grade II is an additional certification offered at the Short Course and covers the following standards: C31 (making and curing beams); C42 (cores); C94 (ready mix spec); C803 (Windsor probe); C805 (rebound hammer); C1611 (slump flow for SCC); C1688 (density of pervious); and C1702 (infiltration of pervious). This certification requires ACI Field I certification as a pre-requisite which is not offered at the Short Course. Certified Concrete Professional The highest professional designation in the industry. This seminar is part of NRMCA’s Seminars, Training and Education Programs, STEPSTM, and earns you credit towards becoming a CCPf. with co-sponsor NRMCA’s Regional Concrete Technologist Training and Certification Applicant Qualifications: The NRMCA Short Course covers a February 9-13, 2015 ● Seattle. WA significant amount of technical material in 4 days, including basic Class: 8am-5pm Monday—Thursday, Exams: Thursday - Friday mathematical and statistical calculations. Persons attempting the exams on Friday will be responsible for grasping this information. It NRMCA reserves the right to close registration in order to not exceed is the responsibility of the registrant and his/her manager to ensure capacity, early registration is encouraged. that the attendee has the requisite qualifications and level of Submit separate form for each registrant. Save a copy for your files. education to attend the course. Registrants will receive a precourse study package before the course. Pre-course study is ________________________________________________________ highly recommended to ensure that attendees maximize their Name/Title opportunity to learn, participate in discussions and successfully ________________________________________________________ attempt the examinations. Company ________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip ________________________________________________________ Phone/Fax /Email ________________________________________________________ Emergency Contact Name /Phone Pre-course material will be sent by email. ________________________________________________________ Email address Special Needs (Attach special needs information) $1,200 NRMCA Member Payment Method: Check (make check payable to NRMCA) Mail registration form and check to: SunTrust Bank, c/o NRMCA P.O. Box 79433 Baltimore, MD 21279 VISA MasterCard AmEx ________________________________________________________ Card Number Exp. Date ________________________________________________________ Name on Credit Card (print) ________________________________________________________ Signature For credit card payment, fax form to: Jessica Walgenbach, Meetings. Dept., NRMCA, (301) 565-8200 (With check payment, fax completed form to hold spot.) Credit card or check, must accompany registrations. NRMCA No longer accepts P.O.#’s. Please provide a credit card number or check with all registrations. $1,500 Non-Members Registration fee includes: Handout material, texts, NRMCA examinations and NRMCA certification. Lunch is provided, travel, lodging and parking are not included in the registration fee. Important: NRMCA reserves the right to cancel this event. If cancelled, NRMCA will notify registrants via fax or e-mail by COB, January 16, 2015 (NRMCA will refund the entire registration fee, but is not responsible for airline and hotel reservation fees.) Class confirmations will be sent after this possible cancellation date. It is advisable not to make travel arrangements until you receive your confirmation. You are responsible for making and paying for your own hotel and travel arrangements. Course Location & Room Block: Please provide e-mail addresses to receive registration confirmations: (if different from one above). Room Block: $129/night plus applicable taxes Reservations: 1-800-222-8733 Call In Code: NRM Cut-Off Date: Sunday, January 25, 2015 Click here to make reservations online or scan the QR code with your iPad or mobile. _______________________ Email address ____________________________ Email address Cancellation Policy: Full cancellation refunds, will be extended until January 16, 2015. All cancellations after that date will not be refunded. Fee cancellations cannot be transferred to a future class. Substitutions may be made at any time. Registration cancellations and information on substitutions must be made in writing to: NRMCA Meetings Dept. 900 Spring Street Silver Spring, MD 20910 Or, faxed to (301) 565-8200 For additional registration information, contact: Jessica Walgenbach, (240) 485-1152 or by e-mail at: [email protected]. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton, Seattle Airport/Southcenter 16500 Southcenter Parkway Seattle, WA 98188 Meeting Room: Summits I & II Airport: The closest airport is Seattle Tacoma International Airport. Transportation: The hotel provides complimentary airport shuttle service between Seattle Tacoma International Airport and the hotel. Complimentary self parking is available at the hotel with in and out privileges. A taxi will cost approximately $10/each way. Return flights from should NOT be made before 2 pm on February 13, if you plan to attempt all exams.. Class follows all federal anti-trust guidelines. This is a required course for the Concrete Technology career track and earns 32 credits towards a CCPf certification, the highest professional designation in the industry. For more information, visit www.nrmca.org/steps For NRMCA Use Only with co-sponsor Date Processed: ___________________________ Confirmed: ___________________________