Construction Materials Testing Concrete Performance Measures

Level I Performance Measures

Group “A”: All of the following must be verified. The candidate has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to:
0208-1101	Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
0208-1102	Attend safety training.
0208-1103	Identify and report task-specific hazards.
0208-1104	Prepare samples for strength testing.
0208-1105	Reduce samples to testing size.
0208-1106	Determine temperature of plastic concrete.
0208-1107	Perform slump test.
0208-1108	Determine air content pressure method.
0208-1109	Determine air content volumetric method.
0208-1110	Determine unit weight.
0208-1111	Cast strength specimens.
0208-1112	Perform aggregate gradation tests.
0208-1113	Perform moisture content tests.
0208-1114	Perform compressive strength test of concrete cylinders.
0208-1115	Verify lab testing equipment is calibrated for Level I tests.
0208-1116	Verify field testing equipment is calibrated for Level I tests.
0208-1117	Verify dimensions of field equipment.
0208-1118	Verify equipment operation for Level I tests.
Group “B”: At least 8 of the following must be verified. The candidate has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to:
0208-1119	Identify locations on site from locations on plans.
0208-1120	Identify test frequencies and requirements.
0208-1121	Collect samples of plastic concrete.
0208-1122	Collect samples of mix components (including labeling).
0208-1123	Collect masonry units (e.g., block, brick).
0208-1124	Document source of samples (aggregates or plastic concrete).
0208-1125	Document placement location for plastic concrete.
0208-1126	Document mix information.
0208-1127	Transport sample of plastic concrete to on-site testing location.
0208-1128	Wet sieve plastic concrete.
0208-1129	Site cure samples.
0208-1130	Transport hardened concrete samples to the laboratory.
0208-1131	Lab cure prepared specimens.
0208-1132	Determine air content gravimetric method.
0208-1133	Collect required test data for reports.
0208-1134	Document field observations.
0208-1135	Complete test forms and related reports.
0208-1136	Report results to supervisor.
0208-1137	Assess reasonableness of results.

Level II Performance Measures

*Group “A”: All of the following must be verified. The candidate has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to:*
0208-3101	Perform job hazard analyses.
0208-3102	Review safety data sheets (SDS).
0208-3103	Perform (run, calculate, report) flat and elongated particles tests.
0208-3104	Perform coarse aggregate specific gravity tests.
0208-3105	Perform fine aggregate specific gravity tests.
0208-3106	Perform organic impurities tests.
0208-3107	Perform LA abrasion tests.
0208-3108	Perform sand equivalent tests.
0208-3109	Perform clay lumps and friable particles tests.
0208-3110	Perform Micro-Deval tests.
0208-3111	Perform sulfate soundness tests.
0208-3112	Perform flexural strength tests.
0208-3113	Perform strength testing of masonry products (e.g., CMU, grout, mortar, prisms).
0208-3114	Perform spread tests for self-consolidating concrete (SCC).
0208-3115	Inspect concrete reinforcements.
0208-3116	Determine rebound numbers.
0208-3117	Verify equipment maintenance.
0208-3118	Maintain test equipment.
0208-3119	Perform equipment verifications for level I and II tests.
0208-3120	Perform equipment calibrations for level I and II tests.
*Group “B”: At least 6 of the following must be verified. The candidate has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to:*
0208-3121	Read shop drawings.
0208-3122	Review project plans and specifications.
0208-3123	Determine sampling locations.
0208-3124	Observe sampling procedures of Level I technicians.
0208-3125	Verify delivered materials.
0208-3126	Perform splitting tensile tests.
0208-3127	Perform compressive strength tests (e.g., brick, pavers, non-shrink grout).
0208-3128	Perform concrete shrinkage tests.
0208-3129	Collect floor flatness/levelness (FF, FL) data.
0208-3130	Monitor batch plan productions.
0208-3131	Obtain concrete cores.
0208-3132	Measure concrete cores.
0208-3133	Determine penetration resistances (Windsor probe).
0208-3134	Prepare test data reports.
0208-3135	Verbally report preliminary test results to stakeholders.

Level III Performance Measures

Group “A”: All of the following must be verified. The candidate has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to:
0208-5101	Manage concrete mix and components sampling program
0208-5102	Perform concrete post-tensioning inspections
0208-5103	Perform concrete pre-stress inspections
0208-5104	Perform concrete precast inspections
0208-5105	Perform structural masonry inspections
0208-5106	Train Level I and II concrete technicians
0208-5107	Maintain concrete technician training records
0208-5108	Maintain concrete testing equipment records
0208-5109	Maintain concrete testing equipment calibration records
0208-5110	Prepare for lab concrete testing assessments
0208-5111	Evaluate concrete mixes and components test results
0208-5112	Maintain concrete quality control charts
Group “B”: At least 14 of the following must be verified. The candidate has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to:
0208-5113	Perform tensile strength ratio (TSR) tests
0208-5114	Evaluate floor flatness and levelness results
0208-5115	Perform water-soluble chloride ion content tests
0208-5116	Perform length change of concrete tests
0208-5117	Perform mortar flow tests
0208-5118	Perform maturity mix trials
0208-5119	Perform freeze thaw tests
0208-5120	Perform tests on roller-compacted concrete (RCC).
0208-5121	Perform rapid chloride ion permeability tests
0208-5122	Determine theoretical proportions of concrete
0208-5123	Determine theoretical proportions of grout
0208-5124	Determine theoretical proportions of mortar
0208-5125	Verify performance of concrete mix design
0208-5126	Identify types of concrete aggregate
0208-5127	Identify types of cement
0208-5128	Identify types of pozzolans
0208-5129	Identify types of concrete mixes
0208-5130	Identify types of chemical admixtures
0208-5131	Identify batch plant types and components
0208-5132	Consult with Level I and II concrete technicians about site issues
0208-5133	Perform ground penetrating radar tests
0208-5134	Perform Pulse Echo tests
0208-5135	Verify thermal tube placement
0208-5136	Perform cross hole sonic logging (CSL) tests
0208-5137	Monitor mass concrete temperatures
0208-5138	Perform concrete mix and component proficiency sample testing
0208-5139	Review concrete mix and component sampling methods
0208-5140	Review concrete mix testing procedures
0208-5141	Review aggregate testing procedures
0208-5142	Produce preliminary reports

Level IV Performance Measures

*Group “A”: All of the following must be verified. The candidate has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to:*
0208-7101	Manage the concrete laboratory accreditation
0208-7102	Manage the technician training program
0208-7103	Finalize concrete test reports
*Group “B”: At least 12 of the following must be verified. The candidate has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to:*
0208-7104	Develop a company safety program
0208-7105	Maintain a company safety program
0208-7106	Develop site specific job safety plans
0208-7107	Train staff to perform job hazard analyses
0208-7108	Investigate safety issues
0208-7109	Perform radiation safety officer (RSO) duties
0208-7110	Develop project budget estimates
0208-7111	Estimate material quantities
0208-7112	Resolve inconsistent specifications
0208-7113	Review petrographic analysis reports
0208-7114	Evaluate technical data related to concrete testing
0208-7115	Evaluate floor finishing techniques
0208-7116	Develop specialized concrete mixes
0208-7117	Select materials used in concrete mixes
0208-7118	Verify test results of concrete mix designs
0208-7119	Oversee concrete nondestructive tests
0208-7120	Interpret results from nondestructive testing of concrete
0208-7121	Implement changes in industry standards
0208-7122	Create a concrete testing laboratory quality system
0208-7123	Develop preliminary recommendations to the Engineer in Charge
0208-7124	Manage company resources (i.e., employees, schedules, budgets, equipment)