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)
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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
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Requires extensive formal classroom training in both rebar reinforcing and single strand unbonded post-tension reinforcing
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Includes two levels of certification:
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Designation as Level 1 certified indicates that all prerequisite training requirements have been met and the individual has passed a final certification exam
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Designation as Level 2 certified indicates the completion of required field experience hours in addition to meeting the Level 1 requirements
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Certification in Bonded Post-Tensioning (multistrand and bar)
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Designed to meet the requirements of state and federal departments of transportation as well as the requirements of Canadian Provincial Governments for building construction
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Requires extensive formal classroom training in both rebar reinforcing and bonded (both 
multistrand and bar) post-tension reinforcing
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Includes two levels of certification:
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Designation as Level 1 certified indicates that all prerequisite training requirements have been met and the individual has passed a final certification exam
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Designation as Level 2 certified indicates the completion of required field experience hours in addition to meeting the Level 1 requirements
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