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Residential Concrete Foundation Technician

American Concrete Institute

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A Residential Concrete Foundation Technician is an individual who has demonstrated knowledge of residential concrete foundation construction and the codes and standards that apply to this segment of the concrete construction industry.

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Definition: A Residential Concrete Foundation Technician is an individual who has demonstrated knowledge of residential concrete foundation construction and the codes and standards that apply to this segment of the concrete construction industry. Scope and Knowledge: This program requires demonstration of the knowledge covered on the Job Task Analysis (JTA): JTA for ACI Residential Concrete Foundation Technician Certification The JTA is a detailed list of specific points of knowledge that may be included in the examination for this ACI Certification program. ACI urges candidates to use the JTA to prepare for the certification exams. Specific areas of knowledge covered in this program are: Building Codes Soils and Excavation Footings Foundation Walls Cold-Weather Concreting Concrete Properties and Placement Backfilling Waterproofing, Dampproofing, and Drainage Troubleshooting Certification Requirements: ACI will grant certification only to those applicants who attain a passing grade on the ACI written examination. The 2.5-hour (150 minutes) written examination is open-book and consists of approximately 80 multiple-choice questions. To pass the written examination the examinee must attain a minimum score of 70%.

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Apply building codes including IRC and ACI 332 requirements to determine minimum concrete strengths, prescriptive design criteria, and exceptions for frost protection and waterproofing
  • Evaluate soil types and excavation conditions including expansive, compressible, and frozen soils to determine appropriate foundation design requirements and corrective procedures
  • Conduct soil testing and assess soil bearing capacity to verify acceptable conditions for footing and foundation construction
  • Apply excavation safety requirements including benching, slope, spoil clearance, egress, and equipment standoff distances to protect workers during foundation construction
  • Design and specify continuous, isolated, and wall footings using prescriptive tables and load calculations to meet minimum code requirements for depth, width, and bearing capacity
  • Detail footing reinforcement including placement, cover, lap splices, and connection to walls in compliance with applicable code requirements for seismic and standard loading conditions
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Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers47-2051.00
  • Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons47-3014.00
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Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certification)

  • Concrete forms — set, align, and adjust independently to the specified pitch and depth on standard residential and light commercial pours.
  • Power trowel and hand screed — operate routinely to spread, level, and smooth concrete surfaces with minimal supervisor oversight.
  • Expansion joints and edges — mold consistently using edging tools, jointers, and a straightedge on sidewalk and driveway projects.
  • Curing environment — monitor wind, temperature, and humidity conditions throughout a pour and apply standard protective measures as needed.
  • Concrete truck chute — direct positioning and movement to guide material flow accurately into forms on a mid-size job site.
  • Broom and float finishing — select and apply appropriate finishing tools to achieve specified surface textures on varied concrete placements.
  • Work sequencing — manage personal time effectively to keep pace with pour schedules and avoid premature curing on routine jobs.
  • Laborer coordination — guide crew members using shovels and spreading tools to distribute concrete evenly under general supervision.
  • Quality checks — conduct visual and dimensional inspections of finished surfaces and flag defects for correction before project sign-off.
  • Trade terminology — communicate clearly with crew members and forepersons using accurate construction vocabulary on active job sites.

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