ACI Field Testing Technician Grade I April 10 - 11, 2026
2026-04-10 - 2026-04-11 | Blue Mountain Community College, 2411 NW Carden Ave, Pendleton, 97801, United States
This course is for all personnel involved in testing fresh concrete. ASTM C94 and ACI 301 require technicians to have demonstrated an ability equivalent to ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician-Grade I certification.
A half day review, with exams administered the following day, is sponsored by OCAPA in cooperation with the American Concrete Institute (ACI). It is conducted by a certified examiner and graded by ACI.
Those successfully completing both the ACI written and performance examinations will receive a wallet card from ACI certifying them as an ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician – Grade I. Certification is valid for 5 years.
Required Prior Knowledge:

Familiarity with basic algebra.
A working knowledge of the following ASTM Standards:

C 172 – Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete
C 1064 -Temperature of Freshly Mixed Portland Cement Concrete
C 143 – Slump of Hydraulic Cement Concrete
C 138 -Unit Weight, Yield, and Air Content of Concrete
C 231 – Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method
C 173 – Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method
C 31 – Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field

You must be familiar with your testing equipment and be able to proceed through testing procedures without coaching or comment from the examiner or others.
Students must provide their own equipment or arrange to share equipment.

No more than two students per equipment set.
Notice to Students Re-Certifying or Challenging:

You must provide your previous ACI # on the registration form.
If you are re-certifying, ACI requires successful completion of both the performance and written examinations.
Individuals that are re-certifying are not required to attend the review.
ACI exams (written or performance) are not administered outside of scheduled class dates.

Concrete Control Technician (CCT) April 14 - 17, 2026
2026-04-14 - 2026-04-17 | Private: Oregon Concrete and Aggregate Producers Association, 737 13th St SE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
OCAPA and the Certification Board of Directors ensures the proper execution of the Concrete Control Technician certification in compliance with its separate agreement with ODOT. ODOT and the Certification Advisory Board have partnered in writing and grading the exam. Working with OCAPA, they overview the program and make changes that are needed. At the request of members, the Technology Committee has helped review the CCT class structure.
This program consists of 24 hours of instruction and a four-hour written examination. The CCT certification is valid for three (3) years upon completion of the program for the first time, and passage of the written exam. Recertifications are valid for five (5) years.
Types of tickets/registration:

Full Course: includes review, class materials, and exam ($775 for members, $1,000 for non-members)
Exam and Instruction Only: no class materials ($580 for members, $750 for non-members)
Exam Only ($315 for members, $420 for non-members)
ACI 211.1 ($95 for members, $105 for non-members)
PCA Design & Control ($50 for members, $80 for non-members)
Class Workbook ($100 for members, $125 for non-members)

Contractor and Finisher Day
2026-05-05 | Medford, Medford, OR
When: May 5, 2026, 11am – 2:30pm
Where: Medford, OR
The goal of the Contractor and Finisher Day is to help concrete finisher crews and contractors become more comfortable with 1L cements through a hands-on workshop.
This event will help placers and contractors to understand what to look for with 1L cements, address common misconceptions, answer real concerns, and establish best practices for pouring and finishing with 1L cements.
Registration includes:

Hands-on demonstrations
In-depth 1L cement education
Green, sustainable, and high slag mixes
Expert insights and guidance
Catered lunch

Contact kira@ocapa.net with questions or problems getting registered.
Thank you to our event sponsor!

ODOT - Quality Control Technician (QCT) May 13 - 14, 2026
2026-05-13 - 2026-05-14 | Private: Oregon Concrete and Aggregate Producers Association, 737 13th St SE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
A Quality Control Technician (QCT) performs testing of fresh Portland cement concrete including sampling, concrete temperature, slump, unit weight, air content, and fabrication of specimens for strength testing and performs other duties including calculating cement content and water-cement ratio as required by specifications. This is a special segment designed by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) as a supplemental to the ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician Grade I for certification to work on state projects.
A half day review, with the exam given the next morning, is sponsored by OCAPA in cooperation with ODOT. Individuals will need to be familiar with water-cement ratio worksheets and be able to navigate the following ODOT manuals:

Manual of Field-Testing Procedures
Oregon Standard Specifications for Construction – 2024 (Green Book)

Manuals must be purchased through outside vendors:

2024 Oregon Standard Specifications – https://5207–62.myuplinxstore.com/franchise/index.htm (direct link) or on the specifications webpage: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/SPECS/pages/index.aspx.
Manual of Field-Testing Procedures – http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/CONSTRUCTION/pages/mftp_manual.aspx

A current copy of ASTM C-94 Specifications is needed for the exam. The exam is a 2-hour, open book exam with a passing grade of 80%. Those successfully completing the ODOT examination and the ACI written and performance exams will be certified for work on ODOT projects. This certification expires the same date as ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician Grade I.
Written ODOT recertification exams can be scheduled by appointment by calling the OCAPA office at 503-588-2430.
This class does NOT include the ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician – Grade I certification, which is required. Please remember to register for the ACI class.

ACI Field Testing Technician Grade I May 14 - 15, 2026
2026-05-14 - 2026-05-15 | Private: Oregon Concrete and Aggregate Producers Association, 737 13th St SE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States

ODOT - Quality Control Technician (QCT) June 3 - 4, 2026
2026-06-03 - 2026-06-04 | Private: Oregon Concrete and Aggregate Producers Association, 737 13th St SE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States

ACI Field Testing Technician Grade I June 4 - 5, 2026
2026-06-04 - 2026-06-05 | Private: Oregon Concrete and Aggregate Producers Association, 737 13th St SE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States

Competent Person Workshop
2026-06-24 | Eagle Crest Resort, 1522 Cline Falls Road, Redmond, OR, 97756, United States
Register for an 8 hour MSHA training for Competent Persons.
Join us for an in-depth Competent Persons Workshop led by MSHA, designed specifically for mine site professionals responsible for safety and compliance. This full-day (approximately 8-hour) training provides essential guidance on regulatory expectations, hazard recognition, and best practices for maintaining a safe working environment.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with MSHA instructors, ask high-level questions, and gain practical insights to apply on-site. This workshop is ideal for designated competent persons seeking to strengthen their knowledge, stay current with MSHA standards, and enhance overall safety performance.

Annual Meeting & Conference
2026-06-25 - 2026-06-27 | Eagle Crest Resort, 1522 Cline Falls Road, Redmond, OR, 97756, United States
2026 OCAPA 59th Annual Meeting & Conference
Join us June 25 – 27, 2026, at Eagle Crest Resort!
View the Annual Meeting Packet View the Agenda
We encourage you to call and reserve your rooms now:
Call (855) 682-4786 and ask for the “OCAPA rate.”
Dbl. queen at the lodge – $174/night
1bd suite at the lodge – $189/night
2bd condo – $259/night
3bd condo – $288/night
Rates are good for June 24 – 28, 2026
OCAPA has secured a limited number of special room rates. Rates are guaranteed through June 5, 2026. After that, room rates are still good, but availability will be based on a first-come, first-serve basis with the general public. Reservations should be made as soon as possible.

ODOT - Quality Control Technician (QCT) Sept. 15 - 16, 2026
2026-09-15 - 2026-09-16 | Private: Oregon Concrete and Aggregate Producers Association, 737 13th St SE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States

ACI Field Testing Technician Grade I Sept. 16 - 17, 2026
2026-09-16 - 2026-09-17 | Private: Oregon Concrete and Aggregate Producers Association, 737 13th St SE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States

ODOT - Quality Control Technician (QCT) Dec. 2 - 3, 2026
2026-12-02 - 2026-12-03 | Hooker Creek Companies, 95 SW Scalehouse Loop # 100, Bend, 97702, United States

ACI Field Testing Technician Grade I Dec. 3 - 4, 2026
2026-12-03 - 2026-12-04 | Hooker Creek Companies, 95 SW Scalehouse Loop # 100, Bend, 97702, United States

Concrete Control Technician (CCT) December 8 - 11, 2026
2026-12-08 - 2026-12-11 | Private: Oregon Concrete and Aggregate Producers Association, 737 13th St SE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
OCAPA and the Certification Board of Directors ensures the proper execution of the Concrete Control Technician certification in compliance with its separate agreement with ODOT. ODOT and the Certification Advisory Board have partnered in writing and grading the exam. Working with OCAPA, they overview the program and make changes that are needed. At the request of members, the Technology Committee has helped review the CCT class structure.
This program consists of 24 hours of instruction and a four-hour written examination. The CCT certification is valid for three (3) years upon completion of the program for the first time, and passage of the written exam. Recertifications are valid for five (5) years.
Types of tickets/registration:

Full Course: includes review, class materials, and exam ($820 for members, $1,200 for non-members)
Exam and Instruction Only: no class materials ($615 for members, $795 for non-members)
Exam Only ($334 for members, $445 for non-members)
ACI 211.1 ($100 for members, $110 for non-members)
PCA Design & Control ($53 for members, $85 for non-members)
Class Workbook ($106 for members, $133 for non-members)

ODOT - Quality Control Technician (QCT) Jan. 27 - 28, 2027
2027-01-27 - 2027-01-28 | Knife River Medford, 3959 Hamrick Rd, Central Point, 97502, United States

ACI Field Testing Technician Grade I Jan. 28 - 29, 2027
2027-01-28 - 2027-01-29 | Knife River Medford, 3959 Hamrick Rd, Central Point, 97502, United States

[GREENHORN] Concrete Control Technician (CCT) Feb. 8 - 12, 2027
2027-02-08 - 2027-02-12 | Private: Oregon Concrete and Aggregate Producers Association, 737 13th St SE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
**THIS COURSE IS INTENDED FOR FIRST-TIME CCT STUDENTS ONLY **

OCAPA and the Certification Board of Directors ensures the proper execution of the Concrete Control Technician certification in compliance with its separate agreement with ODOT. ODOT and the Certification Advisory Board have partnered in writing and grading the exam. Working with OCAPA, they overview the program and make changes that are needed. At the request of members, the Technology Committee has helped review the CCT class structure.
This program consists of 32 hours of instruction and a four-hour written examination and is specifically designed for students who are working to obtain a CCT certification for the first time. The CCT certification is valid for three (3) years upon completion of the program for the first time, and passage of the written exam. Recertifications are valid for five (5) years.
Types of tickets/registration:

Full Course: includes review, class materials, and exam ($1,095 for members, $1,600 for non-members)
Exam and Instruction Only: no class materials ($615 for members, $795 for non-members)
Exam Only ($334 for members, $445 for non-members)
ACI 211.1 ($100 for members, $110 for non-members)
PCA Design & Control ($53 for members, $85 for non-members)
Class Workbook ($106 for members, $133 for non-members)

ODOT - Quality Control Technician (QCT) Mar. 9 - 10, 2027
2027-03-09 - 2027-03-10 | Private: Oregon Concrete and Aggregate Producers Association, 737 13th St SE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States

ACI Field Testing Technician Grade I Mar. 10 - 11, 2027
2027-03-10 - 2027-03-11 | Private: Oregon Concrete and Aggregate Producers Association, 737 13th St SE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States

ODOT - Quality Control Technician (QCT) Apr. 1 - 2, 2027
2027-04-01 - 2027-04-02 | Blue Mountain Community College, 2411 NW Carden Ave, Pendleton, 97801, United States

ACI Field Testing Technician Grade I Apr. 2 - 3, 2027
2027-04-02 - 2027-04-03 | Blue Mountain Community College, 2411 NW Carden Ave, Pendleton, 97801, United States

Concrete Control Technician (CCT) Apr. 6 - 9, 2027
2027-04-06 - 2027-04-09 | Private: Oregon Concrete and Aggregate Producers Association, 737 13th St SE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States

ODOT - Quality Control Technician (QCT) May 18 - 19, 2027
2027-05-18 - 2027-05-19 | Private: Oregon Concrete and Aggregate Producers Association, 737 13th St SE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States

ACI Field Testing Technician Grade I May 19 - 20, 2027
2027-05-19 - 2027-05-20 | Private: Oregon Concrete and Aggregate Producers Association, 737 13th St SE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States

ODOT - Quality Control Technician (QCT) Jun. 8 - 9, 2027
2027-06-09 - 2027-06-10 | Private: Oregon Concrete and Aggregate Producers Association, 737 13th St SE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States

ACI Field Testing Technician Grade I Jun. 9 - 10, 2027
2027-06-09 - 2027-06-10 | Private: Oregon Concrete and Aggregate Producers Association, 737 13th St SE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
