Certification – ACI Ontario

ACI Certification is an industry-recognized credential that validates the knowledge and skills of technicians and inspectors in the concrete industry. It ensures quality, compliance, and professionalism in construction projects. Below you’ll find why ACI certification matters and the certifications we offer in Ontario.

Why ACI Certification Matters

Ensures Competency

ACI certification validates that technicians and inspectors possess the necessary knowledge and skills to perform concrete testing and inspection accurately and reliably.

Improves Construction Quality

Certified personnel are trained to follow proper procedures, recognize issues during construction, and adhere to relevant codes and standards—leading to higher quality and safer structures.

Industry Recognition

Many building codes, project owners, and agencies require ACI-certified individuals for compliance and quality assurance. It’s a trusted credential across local, national, and international projects.

Specialized Programs

ACI offers over 30 certification programs, including those for field testing technicians, concrete inspectors, and post-installed anchor inspectors, each tailored to specific job responsibilities.

Accountability and Verification

Certifications can be verified on-site using ACI’s mobile app, adding transparency and trust to construction teams and stakeholders. Below are the five certifications we offer in Ontario, with full course names and descriptions.

Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I

A Concrete Field Testing Technician—Grade I is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to properly perform and record the results of seven basic field tests on freshly mixed concrete.

Self-Consolidating Concrete Testing Technician

A Self-Consolidating Concrete Testing Technician is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge of and ability to properly perform five standard test methods and practices on self-consolidating concrete.

Concrete Flatwork Associate, Finisher, and Advanced Finisher

Concrete Flatwork Associate (formerly Concrete Flatwork Technician) – demonstrated knowledge (via a written examination) on proper procedures to place, consolidate, finish, edge, joint, cure and protect concrete flatwork.
Concrete Flatwork Finisher (formerly Concrete Flatwork Tradesman) – a craftsman who has demonstrated the skills (via a hands-on performance exam) AND experience necessary to place, consolidate, finish, edge, joint, cure and protect concrete flatwork.
Advanced Concrete Flatwork Finisher (formerly Concrete Flatwork Finisher and Technician) – a craftsman who has demonstrated the knowledge AND skills and/or experience necessary to place, consolidate, finish, edge, joint, cure and protect concrete flatwork.

Post-Installed Concrete Anchor Installation Inspector

A certified Post-Installed Concrete Anchor Installation Inspector is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge required to properly inspect the installation of post-installed adhesive and mechanical anchors in concrete. The Inspector must understand the responsibilities and qualification requirements of the Installer, inspection requirements as cited in the documents governing the construction of the project, and the process governing the qualification of anchor systems.