ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I; Flatwork Finisher / Technician
Issued by ACI (American Concrete Institute) Certification
Recognized proof that a technician can test fresh concrete in the field or finish flatwork to specification, which owners and engineers increasingly require on concrete repair work.
No NPMCA agreement. The provider's standard public terms apply.
Credential pathway
Concrete maintenance technicians pursue Flatwork Finisher once they have documented hours; crew leads or QC staff pursue Field Testing Grade I when specifications require field testing.
- Who it is for
- Concrete Maintenance Technician, Crew Leader, Foreman, Estimator
- Typical duration
- One-day review plus exam sessions (varies by sponsoring group)
- Renewal
- Flatwork Finisher: every five years by written exam (public description). Field Testing Grade I: confirm current interval with ACI.
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What they offer
Certification programs administered through a network of more than 135 local sponsoring groups. Most relevant: Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I (written plus performance exam) and Concrete Flatwork Associate/Finisher/Advanced Finisher (written exam plus work-experience and performance requirements).
Why it matters for pavement contractors
Members doing concrete maintenance (curb, sidewalk, dumpster pads, ADA ramps) benefit when a crew member holds a Flatwork Finisher or Field Testing credential, especially on public and institutional work.
Pricing
Set by each local sponsoring group; not published nationally. Ask the local sponsoring group.