This credential will provide students basic knowledge and skills to understand the technical aspects of concrete materials, processing methods, tools, safety, and proper working procedures for various types of concrete and specific applications. As part of the Technician I credential, students will have the opportunity to earn the OSHA Silica Competent Person certification; the American Concrete Institute Concrete Finishing Technician certification; and the National Ready-Mix Concrete Association Pervious Concrete Technician certification.
Effective Fall 2021
- School of Engineering Technologies
- Competency Credential
- More Information about Concrete Technician I
Special Equipment Needs
Laptop Computer Required
- Windows 11 or higher (recommended).
- Intel Core i5 or i7 (generation 10 or higher) processor (recommended).
- 8+ GB RAM (recommended).
- 250+ GB Solid State Disk (SSD) drive (recommended).
- Laptop must include a webcam and microphone (required).
- Laptop must include a wireless network card (required).
- Broadband Internet connection when working off campus (required).
- Additional plug-ins may be required (Information Technology Services Service Desk available for assistance).
- Chromebooks and other devices running Chrome OS are prohibited.
Program Goals
Upon completion of this credential, a student should be able to:- identify significant historical events and their effect on the concrete industry.
- practice safe work habits in a professional and responsible manner.
- interpret concrete drawings, identify key symbols specific to concrete, and estimate quantities per plan.
- perform a standard evaluation and provide recommendations for concrete strengths, reinforcement and thickness per specific application.
- successfully obtain professional industry certifications.
Performance Standards
- A competency credential must be completed within three years of enrollment in the credential.
- Non-traditional credit such as credit-by-exam, work/life experience, and transfer credit is limited to one third of the total credits in the credential. Two thirds of the requirements must be completed by course enrollment.
- Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course to merit the credential.