Adhesive Anchor Installer Certification

Definition

An Adhesive Anchor Installer is an individual who has demonstrated the ability to read, comprehend, and execute instructions to properly install adhesive anchors in concrete. The Adhesive Anchor Installer must also demonstrate possession of the knowledge to properly assess ambient conditions, concrete condition, materials, equipment, and tools for installing adhesive anchors and determine when it is appropriate to proceed with installation of an adhesive anchor or when additional guidance from a supervisor, foreman, or project engineer is needed.

Scope and Knowledge

This program requires demonstration of the knowledge and hands-on skills covered in the Job Task Analysis (JTA) for ACI Adhesive Anchor Installer Certification.

The JTA is a detailed list of specific points of knowledge and skills that may be included in the examinations for this ACI Certification program. ACI urges candidates to use the JTA to prepare for the certification exams.

Certification Requirements

ACI will grant certification only to those applicants who obtain a passing grade on both the written and performance examinations.

Written Examination

• Duration: 90 minutes
• Type: Closed-book
• Format: 75 multiple-choice questions
• Passing Score: Minimum of 74%

Performance Examination

The performance examination consists of two parts:

• Part 1 (Vertical Down): Each examinee must select, assemble, and use the proper tools, equipment, and materials to:
  • Drill and clean a vertical down hole in concrete
  • Inject adhesive
  • Set an anchor to the proper depth and perpendicularity

  The Examiner(s) will observe and evaluate the examinees’ performance for proper procedure.

• Part 2 (Overhead): Each examinee must inject clear tubes with adhesive in an overhead orientation behind a blind to simulate a drilled hole in concrete using the piston plug method.

  The Examiner(s) will observe and evaluate the examinees’ performance for proper procedure.

Following Part 1, the Examiner(s) will check the vertical down installation for proper depth and plumb. After the adhesive in the tubes injected in Part 2 has cured, the Examiner(s) will cross-section them and evaluate the size and location of air voids to determine pass or fail.

Note: This program certifies candidates only in the piston-plug overhead installation system.

A set of instructions appropriate for the exam, along with applicable Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), will be available for consultation by the examinee during both parts of the performance exam. Both parts must be successfully completed within one year, or the entire performance examination must be re-taken.

Certification Validity & Recertification

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.