This workshop outlines the
body of
knowledge that should be possessed by all personnel involved in the
installation and inspection of single strand unbonded post-tensioning
(PT) systems
for elevated
structures
.
This workshop is offered in a split format with online content to be
conducted individually before the one-day in-person workshop.
This model is designed to reduce travel expense and allow
installers, building officials, engineers, and industry
personnel to obtain Level 2 Unbonded PT Installer or Inspector
certification. This workshop will enhance
the knowledge and capabilities of installers and inspectors and other
key personnel involved in the field inspection of single strand
unbonded post-tensioning (PT) systems
for elevated
structures
.
If
you already have Level 1 Unbonded PT Installation or Inspection
certification
and need the Level 2 Unbonded PT Installer or Inspector certification,
please refer to the table below for attendance prerequisites.
Attendees of this workshop can receive Level 1 or Level 2
certification.
INSTALLER Work
Affidavit
INSPECTOR Work
Affidavit
Workshop / Certification Requirements
Level
1 & 2 Unbonded PT Installer & Inspector
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Workshop
attendance prerequisites:
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Level
1 Unbonded PT
Installation Certification
Requirements:
- Installer exam score: min. 70%
- Field work experience: none
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Level 2 Unbonded PT Installer
Certification Requirements:
- Field work experience: Total of 500 hours, of which minimum
150 hours in installation and minimum 150 hours in stressing
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Level
1 Unbonded PT
Inspection Certification
Requirements:
- Installer exam score: min. 70%
- Field work experience: none
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Level 2 Unbonded PT Inspector
Certification Requirements:
- Field work experience: Total of 500 hours, of which minimum
150 hours of installation inspection and minimum 150 hours of stressing
inspection
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Level
2 Unbonded PT Installer & Inspector
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Workshop
attendance prerequisites:
- Current
certification Level 1 Unbonded PT Installation OR,
- Current certification Level 1 Unbonded PT
Inspection
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Level 2 Unbonded PT Installer
Certification Requirements:
- Current certification Level 1 Unbonded PT Installation
- Field work experience: Total of 500 hours, of which minimum
150 hours in installation and minimum 150 hours in stressing
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Level 2 Unbonded PT Inspector
Certification Requirements:
- Current certification Level 1 Unbonded PT Installation
- Field work experience: Total of 500 hours, of which minimum
150 hours of installation inspection and minimum 150 hours of stressing
inspection
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Workshop Timeline of Activities
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Timeframe
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Action
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3 weeks before in-person classroom day
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Printed study materials mailed to students
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3 weeks before in-person classroom day
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Web-based learning component e-mailed to students
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7 days before in-person classroom day
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Last day to register for Workshop
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3 days before in-person Workshop
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Web-based learning component MUST be completed by each student; failure to complete this portion in the given timeline will disqualify the student from being able to attend the in-person portion; no exceptions and no refunds will be given.
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Change Certification Types
At initial workshop attendance, register for either Unbonded PT
Installer or Unbonded PT
Inspector exam. If you achieve Level 2 Unbonded PT Installer or
Inspector certification, you may
register for
the following online exam to change certification types (or be
certified in both). At renewal, you may choose whether to
maintain one
certification, or both. Please note that renewals require
continuing
field work experience affidavits.
Scheduled Workshops
In the registration below, you will be prompted to choose either the
Installer or Inspector track.
Please
choose either Installer or Inspector to match your related field work
experience, which is required for Level 2 certification. If you
do not currently have the required field work experience, you will have
up to 4 years after your initial certification to submit the field work
affidavit to obtain Level 2 Unbonded PT Installer or Inspector
Certification.