REVIEW SESSION: ONLINE! (Link will be sent to the Examinee post-Registration)
WHEN: Wednesday, September 9th, 2026
TIME: 8:00 am ET
 
WRITTEN & PERFORMANCE EXAMS:
WHEN: Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
LOCATION: Annapolis, MD (full Address given post-registration) 
TIME: 8:00 am - Need to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to your start time. (Start time is subject to change – you will be notified in advance of any changes.)
Note: The Performance Exam will be immediately following the Written Exam. We will schedule your Performance Exam time based on the number of applicants and the number of Proctors.

Please READ ALL CAREFULLY: Books will be sent via USPS Priority Mail to the Examinee’s address given at Registration. All emails will be sent through the Maryland Chapter ACI: [email protected] to the Examinee’s email address given at Registration. Check your Email allowances and save these email addresses to your Contacts. If you are Registering for an employee, please make sure you add their correct email address and address.
 
WRITTEN EXAMINATION WHAT TO BRING: Applicants must bring a calculator, #2 pencils and a Government Issued Photo ID. (no mobile phones will be allowed during the exams). 

PERFORMANCE EXAMINATION WHAT TO BRING: Applicants must have proper PPE including a hard hat, safety glasses, reflective vest, protective gloves (you will be handling concrete), and work boots. There could be down time while waiting for your Performance Exam. If you need to bring water or a snack, please feel free to do so. 

Below is the Link to the Review Videos: The link can be copied into your browser or click on the links from any mobile device. You should read the Workbook, watch the videos, and have any questions ready during your Review Session for the Trainer:

TRAINING VIDEOS LINK: https://marylandconcrete.com/aci-video-directory/

MARYLAND CHAPTER ACI 2026 CERTIFICATION PROGRAM POLICY:

• Government Issued Photo ID is required for all Exams.
• REFUNDS: No Refunds for this review session/exam will be given. There are NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Cancellations: You must notify the Maryland Chapter ACI within 10 days of the scheduled review session/exam. One credit shall be issued to be reused in the 2026 calendar year only. There will also be a $50.00 reschedule fee when you use your one credit. There are NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Reschedule: You must notify Maryland Chapter ACI within 10 days of the scheduled review session/exam at an additional cost of $50.00 each time you reschedule. There are NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Missed Exams (No Shows): No credits shall be issued, and you will be required to reregister at full price for another review session/exam. There are NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Changes in Registered Examinee: You must notify the Maryland Chapter ACI within 10 days of the scheduled review session/exam of any changes in the registered examinee attending. If the examinee attending the scheduled review session/exam is not on the scheduled roster, they will not be permitted to attend. It is the responsibility of the registering company/individual to ensure that the transfer of the review material goes to the updated examinee as the Maryland Chapter ACI will not be responsible for sending out additional study materials to the updated examinee.
• Review Material/Books: There are no refunds/credits on any review materials that have been emailed/delivered to the examinee.
• Maryland Chapter ACI reserves the right to change, cancel, or reschedule Review Sessions, Training, Exams, and Exam Sites at any time. Maryland Chapter ACI will contact you if any changes occur.
• ADA Accommodations: Please notify ACI directly if you require special ADA accommodations for testing. You will need to notify ACI at least 3 weeks prior to the exam to acquire authorization. For more information, please visit ACI directly here: https://www.concrete.org/certification/ada-info.aspx
• Registration Contact Email: [email protected]

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

ACI will grant certification only to those applicants who meet both of the following requirements:
-A passing grade on the ACI written examination; AND
-Successful completion of the ACI performance examination.
The one-hour WRITTEN EXAMINATION is closed-book and consists of 55 multiple-choice questions. There are between five and ten questions on each of the ASTM test methods and practices. To pass the written examination, BOTH of the following conditions must be met:
-At least 60% correct for each of the required test methods and practices; AND
-A minimum score of 70% overall.
The PERFORMANCE EXAMINATION is also "closed book" and requires actual demonstration of six of the required test methods and practices plus a verbal description of Practice C172/C172M (sampling). The examinee is judged on his/her ability to correctly perform (or describe, where allowed) all the required steps for each procedure.
Certification is valid for a period of five years from the date of successfully completing all requirements.
Recertification requires successful completion of both the written and performance examinations.

The Concrete Field-Testing Technician Grade 1 Exam has many questions concerning procedures. It has been established that 85% of us retain information by visually watching something, rather than just reading. Visually watching the videos will demonstrate all the procedures that you will be expected to know and perform to pass the examination. The Written Exam is divided into parts. You must pass each part. Watch the videos as many times as it takes to make you feel confident.
A Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade 1 is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to properly perform and record the results of seven basic field tests on freshly mixed concrete.
Scope and Knowledge: This program requires demonstration of the knowledge and hands-on skills covered on the Job Task Analysis (JTA):
JTA for ACI Certification of Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade 1 Link:
https://www.concrete.org/Portals/0/Files/PDF/JTA-FTT.pdf
The JTA is a detailed list of specific points of knowledge and skills that may be included in the examinations for this ACI Certification program. ACI urges candidates to use the JTA to prepare for the certification exams.
The program also requires a working knowledge of the following ASTM test methods and practices:
C1064/C1064M – 17: Temperature of Freshly Mixed Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
C172/C172M – 17: Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete
C143/C143M – 15a: Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
C138/C138M – 17a: Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete
C231/C231M – 17a: Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method
C173/C173M – 16: Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method
C31/C31M – 19: Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field

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