ACI Aggregate/Soils Base Testing Technician Course Content
The ACI defines an Aggregate Testing Technician—Level 1 as an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to properly perform, record, and report the results of basic field and laboratory procedures for aggregates and soils.
The program requires a working knowledge of the following
AASHTO/ASTM standards:
▪ AASHTO R 90/ASTM D75—Sampling Aggregates
▪ AASHTO T 248/ASTM C702—Reducing Samples of Aggregate to Testing Size
▪ AASHTO R 58/ASTM D421*—Dry Preparation of Disturbed Soil and Soil-Aggregate Samples for Test
▪ AASHTO T 89/ASTM D4318—Determining the Liquid Limits of Soils
▪ AASHTO T 90/D4318—Determining the Plastic Limit and Plasticity Index of Soils
▪ AASHTO T 88/ASTM D422—Particle Size Analysis of Soils
▪ AASHTO T 265/ASTM D2216—Laboratory Determination of Moisture Content of Soils
▪ AASHTO T 180/ASTM D1557—Moisture-Density Relations of Soils Using a 4.54-kg (10-lb) Rammer and a 457-mm (18-in.) Drop
▪ AASHTO T 99/ASTM D698—Moisture-Density Relations of Soils Using a 2.5-kg (5.5-lb) Rammer and a 305-mm (12-in.) Drop

ACI will grant certification only to those applicants who meet both of the following requirements:
1. A passing grade on the ACI written examination, and
2. Successful completion of the ACI performance examination.  The two-hour written examination is open-book and consists of approximately 100 multiple-choice questions. There are 8 to 12 questions on each standard.  To pass the written examination, both of the following conditions must be met:
1. At least 60% correct for each of the required standards, and
2. A minimum score of 70% overall.
The performance examination is closed-book and requires actual demonstration of the required standards. The examinee is judged on his/her ability to correctly perform or describe all of the required procedures for each standard.  Certification is valid for a period of five years from the date of successfully completing all requirements. Recertification requires successful completion of both the written and performance examinations.

Course Schedule
Monday, August 5, 2024  
9:30am – 12:30pm
▪ AASHTO R 90/ASTM D75—Sampling Aggregates
▪ AASHTO T 248/ASTM C702—Reducing Samples of Aggregate to Testing Size
▪ AASHTO R 58/ASTM D421*—Dry Preparation of Disturbed Soil and Soil-Aggregate Samples for Test
▪ AASHTO T 89/ASTM D4318—Determining the Liquid Limits of Soils
▪ AASHTO T 90/D4318—Determining the Plastic Limit and Plasticity Index of Soils
▪ AASHTO T 88/ASTM D422—Particle Size Analysis of Soils
▪ AASHTO T 265/ASTM D2216—Laboratory Determination of Moisture Content of Soils
▪ AASHTO T 180/ASTM D1557—Moisture-Density Relations of Soils Using a 4.54-kg (10-lb) Rammer and a 457-mm (18-in.) Drop
▪ AASHTO T 99/ASTM D698—Moisture-Density Relations of Soils Using a 2.5-kg (5.5-lb) Rammer and a 305-mm (12-in.) Drop

12:30pm – 1:00pm Lunch

1:00pm – 5:00pm Demonstration and practice of performance tests

Tuesday, August 6, 2024
7:45am – 8:00am Questions and answer
8:00am – 3:00pm Written Exam and Performance Exam

PSU ACI Industry Review Course
ACI Agg/Soils Base Testing Technician Review Course with Full Exam, includes workbook and lunch $700
ACI Agg/Soils Base Testing Technician Review Course with Full Exam and lunch. No Workbook $635
ACI Agg/Soils Base Testing Technician Review Course with Performance Exam Only and lunch. No Workbook $575
ACI Agg/Soils Base Testing Technician Review Course with Written Exam Only and lunch. No Workbook $575
Full Exam Only. No Workbook $550
Written Re-Exam Only. No Workbook $330
Performance Re-Exam Only. No Workbook $330
Workbook $90
Mailing of Workbook prior to review course $12

Complete the registration form online.
Visit https://www.pittstate.edu/construction/kansas-center-for-construction-advancement.html 

Payment may be made by card online or by mailing a check to the address below. The class size is limited to 20 people per course, on a first come, first serve basis.
Review Course will be canceled one week in advance if a minimum of 6 attendees have not registered.
If you have questions, please contact Seth O’Brien qr [email protected] or 620-717-2203

Pittsburg State University
Attn: Tracy Bevilacqua
1701 S. Broadway-KTC W223
Pittsburg, KS 66762