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Decorative Concrete Flatwork Finisher and Associate Reported by ACI Certification Programs Committee Joe Hug, Chair Bryan R ACI Certification CRAFTSMAN WORKBOOK Ed. Decorative Concrete st 1 Flatwork Finisher and Associate CP-12 CRAFTSMAN WORKBOOK ACI Certification Program for Decorative Concrete Flatwork Finisher and Associate Reported by ACI Certification Programs Committee Joe Hug, Chair Bryan R. Castles Augusto H. Holmberg Thomas L. Rozsits William Ciggelakis Steve R. Lloyd, Sr. Xiomara Sapon Brian H. Green Warren E. McPherson, Jr. David M. Suchorski Werner K. Hellmer Christopher J. Robinson Wayne M. Wilson John W. Nehasil, Staff Liaison Developed by ACI Committee C641—Decorative Concrete Finisher Lance Boyer, Chair Clark Branum Mike Murray Genaro L. Salinas Daniel P. Dorfmueller Joseph V. Nasvik Nicholas J. Sorrentino Beverly A. Garnant William D. Palmer, Jr. Associate Members Larry Rowland Frank Townsend James Vermillion Nate Mohler, Staff Liaison PUBLICATION CP-12 AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE FARMINGTON HILLS, MICHIGAN i ACI Certification Programs Committee publications are intended for guidance in planning, executing, or preparing for ACI certification programs. Reference to these documents shall not be made in the Project Documents. If items found in these documents are desired to be part of the Project Documents, they should be phrased in mandatory language and incorporated in the Project Documents. ACI is not responsible for the statements or opinions expressed in its pub- lications. ACI publications are not able to, nor intended to, supplant individual training, responsibility, or judgment of the user, or of the supplier, in regard to the information presented. All rights reserved, including rights to reproduction and use in any form or by any means, including the making of copies by any photo process, or by any elec- tronic or mechanical device, printed or written or oral, or recording for sound or visual reproduction or for use in any information retrieval system or device, unless permission in writing is obtained from the copyright proprietors. Check the Decorative Concrete Flatwork Finisher and Associate Program page for the most current version (see below) of this publication. Editor Claire A. Banner First Edition Second Printing, February 2019 Copyright © 2018 American Concrete Institute 38800 Country Club Drive Farmington Hills, Michigan 48331 Phone (248) 848-3700 • FAX (248) 848-3701 ii PREFACE Since 1990, ACI has successfully maintained a and techniques required to successfully install program to certify concrete flatwork finishers. This and/or manage decorative flatwork concrete in- program is recognized throughout the industry stallations. These installations typically include the and regularly called out in project specifications. use of dry shake hardeners, integral colors, release However, that program does not address decora- agents, stamped concrete, use of retarders, sand/ tive concrete and the specialized finishing skills exposed aggregate finishes, decorative treatment and techniques required when using decorative of stair treads and risers, and cleaning/sealing of concrete products. Due to the growth of the deco- basic concrete and decorative concrete practices. rative concrete industry a certification program Chemical stains, decorative overlays, architectural was developed to verify the knowledge, skills and cast-in-place walls, and other topical finishes are abilities of individuals who perform the techniques not included in this certification. required for this type of construction. This Workbook (CP-12) describes the opera- The ACI Decorative Concrete Flatwork Finisher tion of the ACI Certification Program and provides program will complement the ACI Concrete Flat- technical materials and directions necessary to work Finisher program by certifying that an indi- prepare for the certification examinations. vidual has knowledge of the materials, equipment, iii CONTENTS PROGRAM INFORMATION .......................................................................................................... 1 Overview of the ACI Program ......................................................................................................... 1 Administration ................................................................................................................................ 1 Definitions ...................................................................................................................................... 1 Resource Materials ......................................................................................................................... 1 Job Task Analysis (JTA) .................................................................................................................... 3 Preparation for the Examination .................................................................................................... 3 Written Examination ....................................................................................................................... 3 Challenges ................................................................................................................................ 3 Re-Examination ........................................................................................................................ 3 Appeals .................................................................................................................................... 4 Requirements ................................................................................................................................. 4 Completing Work Experience Forms .............................................................................................. 4 Recertification ................................................................................................................................ 5 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ............................................................................................ 5 STUDY MATERIALS ....................................................................................................................... 7 Job Task Analysis............................................................................................................................. 8 Study Questions ........................................................................................................................... 11 Answers to Study Questions ......................................................................................................... 31 iv PROGRAM INFORMATION Overview of the ACI Program A craftsman who has demonstrated knowledge Achieving ACI Certification as a Decorative about and the ability to place, finish, cure, and pro- Concrete Flatwork Finisher requires current certifi- tect decorative concrete flatwork. cation as a Concrete Flatwork Finisher/Technician, ACI Decorative Concrete Flatwork Associ- successfully completing the ACI written examina- ate—A person who is knowledgeable about proper tion, and fulfilling the required work experience procedures to place, finish, cure, and protect deco- (see Figure 1). rative concrete flatwork, but who lacks sufficient Achieving ACI Certification as a Decorative work experience to qualify as a Decorative Con- Concrete Flatwork Associate requires current certi- crete Flatwork Finisher. fication as a Concrete Flatwork Technician and suc- ACI Concrete Flatwork Finisher/Technician— cessfully completing the ACI written examination An individual who has demonstrated proficiency in (see Figure 1). and an understanding of proper procedures and techniques for placing, finishing, jointing, curing, and protecting concrete flatwork by passing the Administration ACI written examination and by meeting the -per ACI, through its Certification Programs Com- formance evaluation and work experience require- mittee, administers the certification program. This ments. includes the development and maintenance of all ACI Concrete Flatwork Technician—An indi- program policies and procedures, instructional ma- vidual who has an understanding of proper proce- terials, and examinations. dures and techniques for placing, finishing, joint- The ACI certification program is conducted ing, curing, and protecting concrete flatwork by by a sponsoring group, such as an ACI chapter, a passing the ACI written examination. state or local concrete industry association, a col- Examiner—A currently certified Decorative lege or university, or other organization committed Concrete Flatwork Finisher who is approved as a to upgrading the quality of concrete. This group is Flatwork Finisher Examiner. responsible for scheduling and conducting all ses- JTA—Job Task Analysis; a detailed list of items sions; arrangement of facilities, material, equip- of knowledge and skills that can be used as a study ment, and personnel; payment of all bills; and es- guide for the examination. tablishment and collection of all registration fees. Recertification—A process, undertaken every The ACI Certification Department assists the five years after original certification, by which a sponsoring groups in setting up the program and certified individual renews certification by success- manages the daily operation of the program. This fully completing the then-current recertification includes the publication and dissemination of all requirements. instructional materials and examinations, grad- Respondent—A person, usually a present or ing examinations, maintenance of certification re- former employer, who verifies submitted work -ex cords, and issuance of certification to successful perience
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