• ACI Decorative Concrete Flatwork Finisher & Associate Exams

    Exam Dates & Registration
  • Event Description:

    A Decorative Concrete Flatwork Finisher is a craftsman who has demonstrated knowledge about and the ability to place, finish, cure, and protect decorative concrete flatwork.

    A Decorative Concrete Flatwork Associate is a person who is knowledgeable about proper procedures to place, finish, cure, and protect decorative concrete flatwork, but who lacks sufficient work experience to qualify as a Decorative Concrete Flatwork Finisher

     

    The two-hour written examination is closed-book and consists of approximately 50 multiple-choice questions. The passing grade for the written examination is 70%. 

    Experience includes:

    ✸A minimum of 250 hours in EACH of the following areas of decorative concrete flatwork placing and finishing:

    ✧Coloring

    ✧Stamping

    ✧Exposed finishes

    ✧Stairs

    ✸A minimum of 40 hours in cleaning and sealing of decorative concrete flatwork

  • ACI Decorative Concrete Flatwork Finisher & Associate Exam Cost:

    $550/per person - Tennessee Concrete Association Member

    $875/per person - Non-member Tennessee Concrete Association 

    $250 - Retest

     

    IMPORTANT Note about ASTM Standards:

    The text of ASTM standards is no longer included in ACI publications.
    If you desire access to the actual ASTM standards as you prepare for your exam you may obtain the standards directly from ASTM international (www.astm.org).
    In some cases, your employer may already have access to ASTM standards through a company subscription.

     

    Textbook and shipping is included in the cost of exam & sent via UPS upon receipt of payment. Materials will be shipped to the company address unless otherwise indicated.

    Click here to become a member of the Tennessee Concrete Association.

  • CANCELLATION POLICY

    • This is a difficult exam to pass. Prior study and practice of the performance tests are highly recommended. Study manual is included in the registration fee, but no materials will be sent until payment is received in the TCA office.
    • Substitutions allowed with prior permission from TCA office. If student is unable to attend no refund will be issued if TCA has not been contacted by email to dsparkman@tnconcrete.org and phone at least two weeks prior to exam day.
    • Upon prior notification of a cancellation the student can be placed in the next available class, or a refund will be issued. If student does not attend the second exam session, a refund (less $125) will be issued and the student will have to re-register for a future exam session.


    Registration is secured when payment is received.

  • This exam is available on select days or by appointment. Please request a date below. Requests are subject to examiner availability, TCA will contact you to confirm.

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  • After submitting this form, please allow 2 to 3 business days for official response. This form is not a confirmation of registration, approval email will follow. Textbook sent via UPS.

    If form does not submit, please be sure that all required fields have been filled in.

    If you have any further questions, please email Darla Sparkman dsparkman@tnconcrete.org

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