Residential Concrete Foundation Technician
American Concrete Institute
A Residential Concrete Foundation Technician is an individual who has demonstrated knowledge of residential concrete foundation construction and the codes and standards that apply to this segment of the concrete construction industry.
Duration
Not specified
Credits
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Cost
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Format
Hybrid
What You'll Learn
AI-generatedKey competencies developed through this program
- KnowledgeInterpret residential foundation construction plans and specifications to determine material requirements and installation procedures.Developing
- KnowledgeApply building codes and standards to residential concrete foundation projects ensuring compliance with structural and safety requirements.Developing
- Hands-onPrepare excavation sites and formwork for concrete foundation installation following grade specifications and layout plans.Developing
- Hands-onExecute concrete mixing, pouring, and placement procedures using appropriate equipment and techniques for residential foundation applications.Developing
- Hands-onPerform concrete finishing and curing operations to achieve specified strength and surface quality standards.Developing
- KnowledgeExamine foundation installations for defects and code compliance issues using inspection checklists and quality control procedures.Developing
- Hands-onHandle reinforcement materials including rebar and wire mesh positioning and securing per structural engineering specifications.Developing
- KnowledgeCalculate concrete volume requirements and material quantities for residential foundation projects based on dimensional specifications.Developing
- MindsetRespect workplace safety protocols and personal protective equipment requirements during all phases of concrete foundation construction.Developing
- KnowledgeIdentify residential concrete foundation types and their structural characteristics in accordance with local building codes and industry standards.Emerging
Skills developed through this program
- Apply building codes including IRC and ACI 332 requirements to determine minimum concrete strengths, prescriptive design criteria, and exceptions for frost protection and waterproofing
- Evaluate soil types and excavation conditions including expansive, compressible, and frozen soils to determine appropriate foundation design requirements and corrective procedures
- Conduct soil testing and assess soil bearing capacity to verify acceptable conditions for footing and foundation construction
- Apply excavation safety requirements including benching, slope, spoil clearance, egress, and equipment standoff distances to protect workers during foundation construction
- Design and specify continuous, isolated, and wall footings using prescriptive tables and load calculations to meet minimum code requirements for depth, width, and bearing capacity
- Detail footing reinforcement including placement, cover, lap splices, and connection to walls in compliance with applicable code requirements for seismic and standard loading conditions
Occupations this program prepares you for
Detailed information about this program
Definition: A Residential Concrete Foundation Technician is an individual who has demonstrated knowledge of residential concrete foundation construction and the codes and standards that apply to this segment of the concrete construction industry. Scope and Knowledge: This program requires demonstration of the knowledge covered on the Job Task Analysis (JTA): JTA for ACI Residential Concrete Foundation Technician Certification The JTA is a detailed list of specific points of knowledge that may be included in the examination for this ACI Certification program. ACI urges candidates to use the JTA to prepare for the certification exams. Specific areas of knowledge covered in this program are: Building Codes Soils and Excavation Footings Foundation Walls Cold-Weather Concreting Concrete Properties and Placement Backfilling Waterproofing, Dampproofing, and Drainage Troubleshooting Certification Requirements: ACI will grant certification only to those applicants who attain a passing grade on the ACI written examination. The 2.5-hour (150 minutes) written examination is open-book and consists of approximately 80 multiple-choice questions. To pass the written examination the examinee must attain a minimum score of 70%.
What you need to earn this credential
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