TCA, in concert with the American Concrete Institute (ACI), announces there are now more than 800 certified Tilt-Up Supervisors and Technicians.<\/p>\n
As of Sept. 12, 2006, 169 Supervisor and 646 Technician certifications have been issued, for a total of 815 total certifications. Of those 815 certifications, 76 were issued in Canada. The number of certified professionals has increased by more than 100 since 2005.<\/p>\n
The joint Certification program, developed through ACI\u2019s C-650 Committee, is designed to recognize the growing construction method and maintain its professionalism. To further increase participation in the Certification program, the exam is now offered in Spanish.<\/p>\n
\u201cDuring 2005, use of the site cast Tilt-Up method increased 13 percent,\u201d said\u00a0Jim Baty, Technical Director of TCA. \u201cThe trend of Tilt-Up\u2019s increasing use is directly related to the rise in the number of certified personnel. Tilt-Up professionals recognize the benefit of outside validation of their knowledge and experience in the industry, and this certification program sets clear professional standards that ensure consistency and quality in Tilt-Up construction throughout North America. Also, design professionals wanting their projects to stand apart from others in quality and performance are driving the trend toward certification.\u201d<\/p>\n
Full certification as a Tilt-Up Supervisor requires a passing score on the exam (70 percent) and a minimum of five years (7,500 hours) of verifiable construction experience, of which at least three years (4,500 hours) shall be as a Tilt-Up supervisor or assistant supervisor, as well as a demonstrated proficiency in and an understanding of overall on-site administrative and technical management for producing Tilt- Up projects. Those lacking the sufficient work experience to qualify may become certified as a Technician by successful completion of the same written examination. The examination consists of approximately 80 multiple-choice questions.<\/p>\n
Those certified will hold the status for five years before having to re-certify by successfully completing the current requirements for certification. A certified Technician may upgrade to Supervisor status within a five-year time period of his or her certification through the completion of the necessary work experience. The program requires knowledge in safety, plan reading, scheduling, site preparation and foundations, slabs-on-grade, layout, forming, placement and properties, erection, and structural systems.<\/p>\n
Cost for the Certification exam is $145 for TCA members and $215 for nonmembers. Recommended study materials include the ACI Tilt-Up Certification Manual and the 6th edition Tilt-Up Construction and Engineering Manual, both available through TCA. TCA offers a standard three-part specification for Tilt-Up construction that adds the importance of certified supervision to the project. For more information about the exam, visit www.tilt-up.org or call 319-895-6911.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"