Please review the following prior to registering: 2026-2027 SDRMCA Policies - Cancellations, Payments/Refunds, ADA Accommodations, etc. ADA Accommodations - Must be requested in Advance of Testing Verify Certification/Expiration Notice: If after 4-6 weeks from testing you have not received your scores in the mail or by email, you must contact ACI Certifications Department directly at 248-848-3790. |
**Consultants doing inspection work for the SDDOT are now required to complete ACI Field Testing Certification and DOT Plus Training. To be included on the SDDOT certification listing, submit your ACI information to SDDOT Certifications: kelly.hudecek@state.sd.us.
Illness & Rescheduling:
SDRMCA reserves the right to implement protocols as deemed appropriate for the safety of the examinees and volunteers throughout the event if conditions require. Please reschedule and DO NOT ATTEND if you are feeling ill or have tested positive for COVID prior to class. Contact SDRMCA at 605-651-6365 to reschedule.
ACI Concrete FIELD Testing Technician, Grade 1 Certification: Program Information: Click Here You must be physically able to perform the tests or request ADA accommodations from ACI in advance of testing. Upcoming South Dakota Dates: December 1-2, 2026, Sioux Falls. To Register: Click Here February 17-18, 2027, Sioux Falls. To Register: Click Here February 23-24, 2027, Rapid City. To Register: Click Here April 7-8, 2027, Rapid City. To Register: Click Here May 18-19, 2027, Sioux Falls (Summer Interns/DOT). Email jackie@sdrmca.org to be put on waitlist. Study Video Links: ACI Field Testing Videos of procedures can be reviewed on the Colorado Ready Mix Concrete Assoc's YouTube channel: CLICK HERE. SAMPLE Calculations, SAMPLE solution sheets Materials: ASTM, ACI Study Workbook, Classroom Review, Written/Performance Exam Included. |
ACI Concrete STRENGTH Testing Technician Certification: Program Information: Click Here
You must be physically able to perform the tests or request ADA accommodations from ACI in advance of testing.
Upcoming Dates:
December 2, 2026, Sioux Falls. To Register: opening soon
April 28, 2027 (tentative), Rapid City area. To Register: opening soon
Materials: ASTM, ACI Study Workbook, Written/Performance Exam Included.
ACI Concrete FIELD Testing Technician - Written Exam RETEST Dates:
Field Testing Retests can be completed at any of the events listed above or on the additional dates listed below for written only.
Upcoming Dates:
Written retests will be given at all ACI Field Testing sessions listed above.
Materials: Written exam included.
ACI Concrete FLATWORK Associate/Advanced Finisher Certification (English and Spanish):
Program Information: Click Here
Upcoming Dates:
Wednesday, February 10, 2027, 1:30pm, Sioux Falls. To Register: Click Here
Materials: ACI Study Workbook, Written Exam Included
Work Experience Forms: Click Here
ACI Aggregate BASE Testing Technician - ASTM Methods Certification:
Program Information: Click Here
Upcoming Dates:
December 3, 2026, Sioux Falls. To Register: opening soon
April 29, 2027, Rapid City area. To Register: opening soon
Materials: ACI Study Workbook, Written & Performance Exams included.
ACI Aggregate Testing Technician - LEVEL 1 Certification:
Program Information: Click Here
Upcoming Dates:
December 4, 2026, Sioux Falls. To Register: opening soon
April 30, 2027, Rapid City area. To Register: opening soon
Materials: ACI Study Workbook, Written & Performance exams included.
It is the intention of SDRMCA to assist all individuals interested in becoming ACI Certified, however, our space, courses, and schedules are limited. If you need additional assistance finding a program to meet your needs, please contact SDRMCA, visit www.concrete.org, or check surrounding state associations to view additional program offerings.