This credential builds on the skills and knowledge of the Concrete Technician I credential and adds in-depth skills related to codes, testing, repair and conflict resolution, and special applications. As part of the Technician II credential, students will have the opportunity to earn the American Concrete Institute Field Testing certification; the International Concrete Repair Institute Level 1 and 2 certifications; and the Insulated Concrete Forms certification.
Effective Fall 2022
- School of Engineering Technologies
- Competency Credential
- More Information about Concrete Technician II
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:- analyze applications and procedures for repair or replacement of defective concrete work.
- design concrete mixes based on application and purpose.
- identify building codes specific to both commercial and residential concrete including American Concrete Institute (ACI) testing for air, temperature, and slump.
- establish parameters and set elevations for concrete formwork according to required specifications.
- 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.
Curriculum
| Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CST120 | Properties & Testing of Concrete | 4 | 2 | 6 | M | REQ | |
| CST140 | Concrete Codes & Standards | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| CST160 | Concrete Materials & Repair Products | 2 | 2 | M | REQ | ||
| CST207 | Concrete Production Problems & Conflict Resolution | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| CST208 | Forming, Shoring & Reinforcing | 3 | 2 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 | ||||||