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Introduction
This site contains information on the
post-tensioning industry's latest and most extensive
program for the certification of installers of
post-tensioning systems. This certification program
includes endorsements in both single strand unbonded (monostrand) post-tensioning and in bonded
(mutlistrand and bar) post-tensioning. Individuals
certified under this program must meet the extensive
prerequisite training requirements described in the
Certification Program Manual, and outlined in this
web site.
What's New
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Changes are coming to the
post-tensioning certification program!
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A new code of conduct has
been adopted for all certified personnel.
Read about it by
clicking here.
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Coming Soon - Check back in
March for announcements on new appointments
to the oversight committee, new
certification logos, and updates on
re-certification requirements.
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Evaluation and Certification
Services has announced the development of a new
certification program for rebar installers.
Download more information here.
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Engineers, Architects, and
Specification Writers are invited to take
part in a survey regarding the development
of this new program. The survey should take
less than 5 minutes to complete.
Please click here to take the survey.
Core
Competencies
Individuals certified under this program will have
demonstrated their knowledge (through successful
completion of the certification exam) in the
following areas: basic principal and theory,
handling and storage of materials, plan reading,
installation, stressing, and finishing of
post-tensioning systems. Applicants for bonded
post-tensioning are also tested on their knowledge
of grouting of post-tensioning systems. Individuals
certified under this program meet model code
requirements for individuals who install, stress,
and/or grout post-tensioned reinforcing systems.
Certification in
Single Strand Unbonded Post-Tensioning (monostrand)
Designed to meet the requirements specified in ACI
423.6 which calls for post-tension installers to be
certified by an independent third party entity
Requires extensive formal classroom training in both
rebar reinforcing and single strand unbonded
post-tension reinforcing
Includes two levels of certification:
Designation as Level 1 certified indicates that all
prerequisite training requirements have
been met and the individual has passed a final
certification exam
Designation as Level 2 certified indicates the
completion of required field experience hours
in addition to meeting the Level 1 requirements
Certification in
Bonded Post-Tensioning (multistrand and bar)
Designed to meet the requirements of state and
federal departments of transportation as well as the
requirements of Canadian Provincial Governments for
building construction
Requires extensive formal classroom training in both
rebar reinforcing and bonded (both multistrand and
bar) post-tension reinforcing
Includes two levels of certification:
Designation as Level 1 certified indicates that all
prerequisite training requirements have
been met and the individual has passed a final
certification exam
Designation as Level 2 certified indicates the
completion of required field experience hours
in addition to meeting the Level 1 requirements
Additional
Information
Additional information can be found throughout this
web site. For information on the training
requirements that must be completed prior to
applying for certification, please visit our
training requirements page. To download a flyer
outlining this program or copy of the Certification
Program Manual please visit our downloads page.
Approved training agencies can download forms and
other materials by going to the sign-in page and
logging in with their user name and password.
This program is administered by
Evaluation and Certification Services, LLC.
Additional information on ECS can be found on
ECS's Corporate Web Site.
Customer Service
and Support:
If you are experiencing a problem with this site
please email
webmaster@ironworkercertification.com
Public questions or comments can
also be submitted on our
contact page.
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