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Definition:

A Concrete Flatwork Finisher is a craftsman who has demonstrated knowledge about and the ability to place,

consolidate, finish, edge, joint, cure and protect concrete flatwork.

A Concrete Flatwork Technician is a person who is knowledgeable about proper procedures to place,

consolidate, finish, edge, joint, cure and protect concrete flatwork, but who lacks sufficient work experience to

qualify as a Concrete Flatwork Finisher.

Scope and Knowledge:

The primary technical resource for this program is ACI's Concrete Craftsman Series, Slabs on Grade, CCS–1.

The program requires knowledge in the following areas of concrete construction:

Planning for slab-on-ground placement

Concrete materials, mixture proportioning, and control tests

Preparation before placing concrete

Floor flatness and levelness

Placing equipment

Finishing tools and equipment

Procedures for finishing slabs-on-ground

Jointing

Curing and protection of concrete

Finishing problems and possible solutions

Certification Requirements:

For Concrete Flatwork Finisher: ACI will grant certification only to those candidates who obtain a passing

grade on the written examination PLUS either:

Possess 1,500 hours of actual on-the-job finishing* experience (approximately one year of regular full-time

work) AND successfully complete the performance examination**, OR

Possess 4,500 hours of actual on-the-job finishing* experience (approximately three years of regular full-

time work).

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%.

*Finishing experience includes concrete placement, consolidation, jointing, curing and protection, finishing,

form setting, prep work, rubbing, patching, and saw cutting. Verification of the work experience by the

candidate's employer(s) is required.

**During the performance examination, each examinee must place, consolidate, finish, edge, joint, begin

curing, and provide initial protection for a concrete slab. The examiner will observe and evaluate the

techniques used and record passing or failing grades on the various individual procedures. A passing grade is

defined as "no significant variation from proper procedure and no more than two variations from proper

technique in the use of the tools."

Recertification is necessary every five years and requires successful completion of a written examination.

For Concrete Flatwork Technician: ACI will grant certification to those examinees who obtain a passing

grade on the written examination. Individuals with Flatwork Technician certification can upgrade to full

Flatwork Finisher status upon submittal and approval of sufficient work experience or successful completion of

the ACI performance evaluation.

Recertification is necessary every five years and requires successful completion of a written examination.

Study Material:

A study guide that orients the examinee to the certification program and contains directions on how to

prepare for the written examination and performance evaluation. All technical information is included

as well as practice/study questions. Reference information from ACI includes CCS-1, “Slabs on

Grade,” and SP-1, “Concrete Primer.”

Please select which workbook below you would like to order (English or Spanish). Your registration fee is included in your registration fee.

CP–10S(10): Spanish Language Version of Craftsman Workbook for ACI Certification of Concrete Flatwork

Technician & Flatwork Finisher

CP–10(10): Craftsman Workbook for ACI Certification of Concrete Flatwork Technician & Flatwork Finisher

Employer, please return this form to the candidate in a sealed envelope. Thank you! November 2014

FINISHING includes any of the below: concrete placement, consolidation, jointing, curing and protection, finishing, form setting, prep work, rubbing, patching, and saw cutting. Finishing does NOT include: employee breaks, drive time between jobs, days not worked, startup and cleanup, or any type of work not listed above.

Average # of Months

FINISHING Per Year

Average # of Hours

FINISHING per Week

2. This section is to be filled out by a Supervisor or a Manager who can verify the candidate’s experience

1. This section is to be filled out by Human Resources or a Manager who can verify dates of employment

Flatwork Finisher Work Experience Form

For the Certification Candidate:

Name: Last four digits of SSN:

Address: City: State: Zip:

Phone #: Email:

Employer (during time period in Question): Job Title:

Dates of Employment: From: To: = Total Months: (Month/Year) (Month/Year)

I authorize those whom I have given as references to furnish to the American Concrete Institute (ACI) or its agents information concerning my

work experience and other background relevant to the stated requirement of the ACI certification programs. I agree to release and hold

harmless any individual, company or institution, including the ACI, and any persons connected therewith from liability imposed by law in

furnishing such information. I understand that untruths or misrepresentation contained herein constitute grounds for denial of certification.

I hereby certify that all above information is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Candidate's Signature: Date:

Candidate, please provide this form to the employer listed above.

For the Employer:

The information above has been provided by the candidate as his or her length of concrete finishing work experience.

Circle: Comments or Modifications:

Yes No The information provided above is correct. (If no, please provide corrected information in the space below)

Signature: Date:

Print Name: Title:

Company Name: Phone #:

Circle: Yes No I am or was in a direct supervisory position for this candidate.

Yes No Candidate is proficient in the proper use of concrete placement & finishing tools and has experience

in the sequencing and timing for placing, finishing and curing concrete.

I have honestly evaluated the information being submitted on this form by the candidate. I have supplied whatever modifications that

may have been necessary to make all statements herein conform to the truth, to the best of my knowledge. I submit this form in the belief

that it contains no misrepresentations whatsoever.

Signature of Employer: Date:

Print Name: Title:


Flatwork Finisher Work Experience Form Instructions — ACI Certification

1Contact your ACI Sponsoring Group for availability July 2012

The Flatwork Finisher Work Experience Form is for conventional, non-self-employed individuals who typically work for a concrete contractor or similar company. If you are self-employed or submitting work history from a period in which you were self-employed, please use the Flatwork Finisher Client Affidavit Form. Union participants, please see Flatwork Finisher Instructions for Union Participants. To become certified as an ACI Concrete Flatwork Finisher you must pass the written examination for ACI Concrete Flatwork Technician, plus EITHER: A. Submit proof of concrete finishing* experience totaling at least 4500 hours (approximately

3 years/36 months), OR B. Submit proof of concrete finishing* experience totaling at least 1500 hours (approximately

1 year/12 months) and perform an actual hands-on performance exam1. *“Finishing” includes: concrete placement, consolidation, jointing, curing and protection, finishing, form setting, prep work, rubbing, patching, and saw cutting; does not include: employee breaks, drive time between jobs, days not worked, startup and cleanup, or any type of work not listed above. With a typical work schedule, 1 calendar year (12 months) will yield approximately 1500 finishing hours.

Submit one Work Experience Form for each current and/or former employer; submit as many forms as needed to show the 4500 or 1500 hours, as required.

For the Candidate

This section is to be completed by the individual who is requesting to be certified as an ACI Concrete Flatwork Finisher.

Average # of Months FINISHING per Year: Assuming for varied work stoppages (e.g. during winter months or during short periods between finishing jobs), this number might not (but may) be as high as 12.

Average # of Hours FINISHING per Week: (See description of “finishing,” above.) This number will typically be less than 40, but can be higher in cases of heavy workload or consistent overtime work.

For the Employer

Section 1: Verification of Dates of Employment—this section may be completed by a Human Resources representative (or equivalent) to verify dates of employment only, or by a Supervisor or Manager who is/was in direct supervision of the Candidate. (This may or may not be the same person as in Section 2.)

Section 2: Verification of Finishing Experience—this section must be completed by a Supervisor or Manager who can verify the candidate’s experience and is/was in direct supervision of the Candidate.

Please submit Work Experience Forms, Client Affidavits, and/or Union Contribution Records in a sealed envelope to the Examiner at the time of your written examination; or mail or FAX to:

ACI Certification 38800 Country Club Drive

Farmington Hills, MI 48331 Phone: (248) 848-3790

FAX: (248) 848-3793 www.ACICertification.org

Flatwork Finisher Instructions for Union Participants — ACI Certification


Union participants who would like to become Flatwork Finisher certified should complete the items listed below. If you are not in a union, nor submitting work history from a period when you participated in a union, please see one of the other instruction sheets for Flatwork Finisher Work Experience.

1. Pass the written examination for ACI Concrete Flatwork Technician.

2. Provide Union Contribution Record reflecting 4500 hours’ worth of contributions — This paperwork must be a copy of the detailed, chronological contribution record that is maintained for each individual union finisher. Unions may maintain these records locally, regionally, or nationally; it is the responsibility of the examinee to request and obtain these documents from the union and forward them to ACI.

Letters from Business Agents or any other individual attesting to the amount of hours are NOT acceptable!

3. Provide one (1) completed Flatwork Finisher Work Experience Form — The first section of this form is to be completed by the Candidate and submitted to either a current employer (who may or may not be listed on the contribution record), or a former employer (who is listed on the contribution record) for verification. The total hours reflected on the single required Work Experience form will typically be less than the 4500 hours reflected by the contribution record; this is acceptable.

Employers ONLY may verify the work experience described on the Work Experience form; verifications from Business Agents are NOT acceptable!

For the Candidate


Average # of Months FINISHING per Year: Assuming for varied work stoppages (e.g. during winter months or during short periods between finishing jobs), this number might not (but may) be as high as 12.

Average # of Hours FINISHING per Week: (See description of “finishing,” above.) This number will typically be less than 40, but can be higher in cases of heavy workload or consistent overtime work.

For the Employer

Section 1: Verification of Dates of Employment—this section may be completed by a Human Resources representative (or equivalent) to verify dates of employment only, or by a Supervisor or Manager who is/was in direct supervision of the Candidate. (This may or may not be the same person as in Section 2.)

Section 2: Verification of Finishing Experience—this section must be completed by a Supervisor or Manager who can verify the candidate’s experience and is/was in direct supervision of the Candidate.





July 2012

Flatwork Finisher Client Affidavit (Self-Employed Candidates)

See attached instructions. For the Certification Candidate:

Candidates must submit 1 completed form from each of 3 different Customers or Clients from 3 different years.

Name: Last four digits of SSN:

Address: City: State: Zip:

Phone #: Email:

Customer/Client/Owner:

Project Name: Location:

Project Dates: Start Date: Completed Date: (Month/Year) (Month/Year) Project Type: Residential Commercial Industrial Paving Other (Please describe)

I authorize those whom I have given as references to furnish to the American Concrete Institute (ACI) or its agents information concerning my

work experience and other background relevant to the stated requirement of the ACI certification programs. I agree to release and hold

harmless any individual, company or institution, including the ACI, and any persons connected therewith from liability imposed by law in

furnishing such information. I understand that untruths or misrepresentation contained herein constitute grounds for denial of certification.

I hereby certify that all above information is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Candidate's Signature: Date:

Candidate, please provide this form to the Customer or Client listed above.

For the Customer or Client: The information above has been provided by the candidate as his or her length of concrete finishing work experience.

Please verify the information by completing this form. Circle One

1. I am a customer, client, or owner of a project completed by the candidate YES NO 2. The information above is correct as stated. YES NO

NOTE: If “no” is circled, please provide corrected information in the space below Comments or Modifications: Circle One

3. In the time period listed above, I would characterize the candidate’s job performance as: SATISFACTORY UNSATISFACTORY NOTE: If “unsatisfactory” is circled, please provide an explanation in the space below.

Explanation:

I have honestly evaluated the information being submitted on this form by the candidate. I have supplied whatever modifications that

may have been necessary to make all statements herein conform to the truth, to the best of my knowledge. I submit this form in the belief

that it contains no misrepresentations whatsoever.

Signature: Date:

Print Name: Title:


Customer or Client, please return this form to the candidate in a sealed envelope. Thank you!

Flatwork Finisher Client Affidavit Form Instructions — ACI Certification


The Flatwork Finisher Client Affidavit Form is for self-employed individuals who were hired by a Customer or Client for a project. If you are non-self-employed or submitting work history from a period in which you were employed by a concrete contractor or similar company, please use the Flatwork Finisher Work Experience Form. Union participants, please see Flatwork Finisher Instructions for Union Participants.

To become certified as an ACI Concrete Flatwork Finisher you must pass the written examination for ACI Concrete Flatwork Technician, plus EITHER:

A. Submit three (3) Client Affidavit Forms from former satisfied clients; each form needs to be from adifferent year and should not contain any repeating clients, OR

B. Submit one (1) Client Affidavit Form as proof of concrete finishing* experience and perform anactual hands-on performance exam1.

Submit one Client Affidavit Form for each former Customer or Client, as required.

For the Candidate


Please provide the information requested in the space provided.

For the Customer or Client

Number 1: Verify you are the Customer or Client—this section must be completed by the Customer/Client/Owner who hired the Candidate for the project.

Number 2: Verification of the information listed in the Candidate’s section—Project Dates, Project Type, Client information. Number 3: Circle one of the following—“Satisfactory” or “Unsatisfactory” to characterize the Candidate’s job performance during the time period referenced in the Candidate Section above.





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