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ACI/TCA Tilt-Up Technician/Supervisor Review

February 6, 2020 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm Mountain Standard Time

Attendees who register for the exam will automatically receive TCA Construction of Tilt-Up manual, the official publication for the Tilt-Up Technician/Supervisor certification, which is published in side-by-side English/Spanish content.

Manuals will be shipped to registrants beginning in November on a weekly basis (attendees can request expedited shipping). A Spanish version of the exam can be reserved upon request. See contact information below.

If registering after January 17, manuals will be available for pick-up onsite beginning Tuesday, Feb 4 at the ACI or TCA booth or registrant can arrange for express shipping by contacting TCA.

This seminar presents an overview of the areas of construction in which a tilt-up supervisor is expected to be knowledgeable: safety, plan reading, scheduling, site preparations, foundations, slabs-on-grade, layout, forming, concrete placement and properties, erection and structural systems. These areas of knowledge comprise the essential basis for achieving status as a Certified Tilt-Up Technician or Supervisor. Work experience, length of certification, certification levels and other program criteria will be discussed.

1. Describe the ACI Tilt-Up Technician certification process, responsibilities and terminology.Summarize issues of safety, plan reading, site preparation, scheduling. foundations, slabs-on-grade, layout, forming, placement and erection of tilt-up walls.
2.  Recognize factors that affect performance of concrete for tilt-up panels including aggregates, colored and special cement. admixtures and mix proportioning.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of basic concrete technology by completing study questions.

NOTE: "Seminar only" attendees will receive a handout containing presentation slides only. Individuals not registered for the written exam are encouraged to purchase TCA's Construction of Tilt-Up manual for additional reference during the seminar, for preparation to a future exam or for business practice. Purchase a copy here.

4.0 continuing education hours approved for AIA/CES LU/HSW, PDH and TCA.

TH410 Seminar Fee: $200; $245 after 12/11/19