Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Certification Program Throughout the country there is significant disparity in how portions of the current ASTM moisture testing standards are being interpreted and how the tests are being performed. 1

Why should someone become certified or attend Tier 1 of this program? Testing performed by certified technicians can help provide a greater confidence in the test results provided. To gain a better understanding of the test methods, and the meaning of the results they provide. Ownership of certification belongs to the individual and remains with the individual should they change employers. Flooring manufacturers, many project specifications now require that testing be performed by an ICRI Certified Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Technician.

Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Program ICRI Certification Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Program Moisture-related flooring and coating problems are responsible each year for hundreds of millions of dollars in added construction costs, lost revenue, project delays and dispute resolution. Installation decisions are based on the results of moisture tests and proper performance of these test methods is critical to the decision making process.. 3

ICRI Certification – Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Program Launched in 2009 Currently have over 1000 Certified/Recertified Technicians . 2017/2018 Class Schedule Sept. 27&28 – Baltimore, MD Area Oct. 3&4 – Pompano Beach, FL Nov. 7&8 – Denver, CO Area Jan. 24&25 – WOC, Las Vegas, NV Jan. 30&31 – TISE, Las Vegas, NV Certified Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Technician (CCSMTT) On-Line Database

ICRI Certification – Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Program What is the ICRI Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Certification Program Based Upon? An Educational Program and Performance Exam on Four (4) ASTM standard test methods: 1) Moisture Vapor Emission Rate (MVER) - ASTM F 1869 2) Concrete Relative Humidity - ASTM F 2170 3) Electronic Moisture Meter – ASTM F 2659 4) Concrete Surface pH testing - ASTM F 710, Section 5.2

ICRI Certification – Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Program Program has two tiers: Tier 1 (Educational Program) Educational Session: 3 to 4 hours -- Written Examination -- Certificate of Achievement Tier 2 (Full Certification Program) -- Educational Program: Ed. Session and Written Exam Performance Examination Certificate and Wallet Card (5 – yr. certification)

ICRI Certification – Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Program Educational Session - 3 to 4 hours (mandatory)

ICRI Certification – Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Program Written Examination One hour to complete Closed book All questions are multiple choice Total of 40 questions Four sections - must pass each section with 60% correct Overall passing grade of 70% correct 8

ICRI Certification – Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Program Demonstration and Workshop (Optional) -- Launched in 2015 -- Enhance Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Ability -- Fulfill Tier 2 Previous Experience Requirement (hands – on training)

ICRI Certification – Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Program Tier 1 – Educational Program (no previous experience required) Receive Certificate of Achievement upon successful completion of the written examination Tier 2 – Full Certification (prior testing experience or workshop training required) ICRI Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Technician - Grade 1 (5 year certification) Technicians passing all phases of the full certification program will receive a certificate, wallet card, and if desired, a listing on the ICRI Certified Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Technician website database 13

ICRI Certification – Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Program Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Technician RE-Certification Launched in 2015 Available at all scheduled classes Written examination only 60 multiple choice questions, closed book Four sections, 70% correct each, 75% correct overall

Online Concrete Surface Repair Technician – Launched in 2016 ICRI Certification Online Concrete Surface Repair Technician – Launched in 2016 Future Certification Programs -- FRP Inspector Program --Condition Assessment/Chemical Grouting?? -- New strategic plan objective If you have an idea for a Certification Program, please submit it to ICRI.

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