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.