NRMCA’s Regional Concrete Technologist
Training and Certification Course “Short Course”
February 9-13, 2015 ● Seattle, WA
The Concrete Technologist Training and Certification Course
“Short Course”, has provided intensive training and certification on
the fundamentals of concrete, aggregates and concrete making
materials since 1964. The following certifications can be obtained:
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NRMCA Concrete Technologist, Level 2
NRMCA Concrete Technologist, Level 3
NRMCA Field Testing Technician Grade II Certification
The “Short Course” is a 5-day program, with 4 days of training
followed by certification exams. The course emphasizes nationally
accepted standard procedures and practices by referencing ACI
and ASTM documents for quality control and production of ready
mixed concrete.
Morning sessions are reserved for classroom instruction and
discussions on the following topics:
♦ Fundamentals of Concrete
♦ Ready Mixed Concrete &
ASTM C 94
♦ Cement
♦ Fly Ash
♦ Slag & Silica Fume
♦ Aggregates
♦ Chemical Admixtures
♦ Statistical Methods
♦ ACI Code & Specification
Requirements
♦ Testing Hardened Concrete
♦ Concreting in Extreme Weather
♦ Managing Returned Concrete
♦ Quality Control Procedures
♦ Handling, Placing & Finishing
♦ Innovative Concrete Applications
Afternoon sessions include working groups on:
♦ Calculations in concrete and aggregate technology: aggregate
moisture, specific gravity, gradations, mixture proportioning,
statistical calculations and ACI requirements.
♦ NRMCA Field Testing Technician Grade II Certification.
♦ Aggregates Laboratory: demonstrations and videos on
aggregate sampling and test methods.
Comprehensive training and
certification for concrete-techs.
Course Texts and References Short Course participants
receive NRMCA publications, comprehensive notes on each topic
and practice problems sets, Compilation of ASTM Standards,
American Concrete Institute (ACI) educational publications, and
Portland Cement Association's (PCA) Design and Control of
Concrete Mixtures; Summary of standards and study guide for
NRMCA Field Grade II certification.
Space is limited: The capacity of this course is limited to 50
attendees due to size of training facility. Persons interested in
attending this course are encouraged to register early.
For more information contact Karen Bean at NRMCA, 240-4851168 or 888-846-7622, ext. 1168, by email at [email protected]
For registration & travel information, contact Jessica Walgenbach
at (888) 846-7622 x1152 or [email protected].
NRMCA Field Grade II is an additional certification offered at the
Short Course and covers the following standards: C31 (making
and curing beams); C42 (cores); C94 (ready mix spec); C803
(Windsor probe); C805 (rebound hammer); C1611 (slump flow
for SCC); C1688 (density of pervious); and C1702 (infiltration of
pervious). This certification requires ACI Field I certification as a
pre-requisite which is not offered at the Short Course.
Certified Concrete Professional
The highest professional designation in the industry. This seminar
is part of NRMCA’s Seminars, Training and Education Programs,
STEPSTM, and earns you credit towards becoming a CCPf.
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NRMCA’s Regional Concrete Technologist Training and Certification Applicant Qualifications: The NRMCA Short Course covers a
February 9-13, 2015 ● Seattle. WA
significant amount of technical material in 4 days, including basic
Class: 8am-5pm Monday—Thursday, Exams: Thursday - Friday
mathematical and statistical calculations. Persons attempting the
exams on Friday will be responsible for grasping this information. It
NRMCA reserves the right to close registration in order to not exceed
is the responsibility of the registrant and his/her manager to ensure
capacity, early registration is encouraged.
that the attendee has the requisite qualifications and level of
Submit separate form for each registrant. Save a copy for your files.
education to attend the course. Registrants will receive a precourse study package before the course. Pre-course study is
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 $1,200 NRMCA Member
Payment Method:  Check (make check payable to NRMCA)
Mail registration form and check to:
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P.O. Box 79433
Baltimore, MD 21279
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For credit card payment, fax form to:
Jessica Walgenbach, Meetings. Dept., NRMCA, (301) 565-8200
(With check payment, fax completed form to hold spot.)
Credit card or check, must accompany registrations. NRMCA No longer
accepts P.O.#’s. Please provide a credit card number or check with all registrations.
 $1,500 Non-Members
Registration fee includes: Handout material, texts, NRMCA examinations
and NRMCA certification. Lunch is provided, travel, lodging and parking are
not included in the registration fee.
Important: NRMCA reserves the right to cancel this event. If cancelled,
NRMCA will notify registrants via fax or e-mail by COB, January 16, 2015
(NRMCA will refund the entire registration fee, but is not responsible for
airline and hotel reservation fees.) Class confirmations will be sent after this
possible cancellation date. It is advisable not to make travel arrangements until
you receive your confirmation. You are responsible for making and paying
for your own hotel and travel arrangements.
Course Location & Room Block:
Please provide e-mail addresses to receive registration
confirmations: (if different from one above).
Room Block: $129/night plus applicable taxes
Reservations: 1-800-222-8733
Call In Code: NRM
Cut-Off Date: Sunday, January 25, 2015
Click here to make reservations online or
scan the QR code with your iPad or mobile.
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Cancellation Policy: Full cancellation refunds, will be extended until
January 16, 2015. All cancellations after that date will not be refunded.
Fee cancellations cannot be transferred to a future class. Substitutions
may be made at any time. Registration cancellations and information on
substitutions must be made in writing to:
NRMCA Meetings Dept.
900 Spring Street
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Or, faxed to (301) 565-8200
For additional registration information, contact:
Jessica Walgenbach, (240) 485-1152 or by e-mail at:
[email protected].
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton, Seattle Airport/Southcenter
16500 Southcenter Parkway
Seattle, WA 98188
Meeting Room: Summits I & II
Airport: The closest airport is Seattle Tacoma International Airport.
Transportation: The hotel provides complimentary airport shuttle service
between Seattle Tacoma International Airport and the hotel.
Complimentary self parking is available at the hotel with in and out
privileges. A taxi will cost approximately $10/each way.
Return flights from should NOT be made before 2 pm on
February 13, if you plan to attempt all exams..
Class follows all federal anti-trust guidelines.
This is a required course for the Concrete Technology career track and
earns 32 credits towards a CCPf certification, the highest professional
designation in the industry.
For more information, visit www.nrmca.org/steps
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