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Specialty Commercial/Industrial Concrete Flatwork Finisher

American Concrete Institute

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A Specialty Commercial/Industrial Concrete Flatwork Finisher is a person who has demonstrated a basic knowledge of finishing procedures for Specialty Commercial/Industrial Concrete Flatwork Finishing, and who has demonstrated skill in operating mechanized finishing equipment.

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Scope and Knowledge: The JTA is a detailed list of specific points of knowledge and/or skills that may be included in the examinations for this ACI Certification program. ACI urges candidates to use the JTA to prepare for the certification exams. JTA for ACI Certification of Specialty Commercial/Industrial Concrete Flatwork Finisher and Associate The program requires knowledge of the following resource materials: ACI 302.1R—Guide for Concrete Floor and Slab Construction Silica Fume User’s Manual, Silica Fume Association Certification Requirements: For Specialty Commercial/Industrial Concrete Flatwork Finisher: ACI will grant certification only to those applicants who: Have prior or current certification as an ACI Advanced Concrete Flatwork Finisher, and Have current certification as an ACI Specialty Commercial/Industrial Concrete Flatwork Associate, and Possess 2000 hours of approved work experience, and Successfully complete the ACI performance examination. The work experience must be specific to commercial/industrial concrete flatwork finishing and is in addition to that submitted for the required ACI Advanced Concrete Flatwork Finisher certification program. Verification of the amount and type of work experience by the applicant's employer(s) is required. Optional forms and procedures are available for self-employed finishers. The two-hour written examination is closed-book and consists of approximately 80 multiple-choice questions. The passing grade for the written examination is 70%. During the performance examination each examinee must demonstrate skill in operating mechanized finishing equipment (i.e., riding trowel). Certification is valid for a period of five years from the date of successfully completing all requirements, Recertification requires successful completion of the certification requirements listed above. For Specialty Commercial/Industrial Concrete Flatwork Associate: ACI will grant Associate certification to those examinees who obtain a passing grade on the written examination. Individuals with Associate certification can upgrade to full Specialty Commercial/Industrial Concrete Flatwork Finisher status upon meeting the requirement of certification as a full ACI Advanced Concrete Flatwork Finisher, submittal and approval of sufficient work experience, and successful completion of the ACI performance examination. Certification is valid for a period of five years from the date of successfully completing all requirements, Recertification requires successful completion of

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Place and consolidate commercial concrete flatwork
  • Finish industrial concrete floor surfaces
  • Install joints in commercial concrete slabs
  • Apply surface treatments and curing compounds
  • Knowledge of commercial/industrial flatwork finishing standards
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Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers47-2051.00
  • Construction Laborers47-2061.00
  • Construction and Related Workers, All Other47-4099.00
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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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