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Foundation Technician

The participants must successfully pass a written exam (two parts). Passing Grade: 80% for each part of the test. The following is a listing of dates for these courses for the 2003 calendar year. If you or someone in your firm is interested in participating in any of these courses, register as soon as possible. Please let Mrs. Myrtle Mraovich know (864-656-4183 or fax: 864-656-0124) if you need further information regarding this matter.

Participants attending these courses are highly recommended to have at least six months of work experience in the type of work for which they are seeking certification. Participants working for DOT MUST have the math certification before attending any of the classes. Please contact Mr. Aly Hussin (803-737-6687) for more information. Any participant attending the Foundations school MUST be SC DOT Concrete certified. After September 2001, to obtain concrete certification from SCDOT, attendees must be currently certified as an ACI Concrete Field Inspector - Grade I and successfully complete a training course offered at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. This is only necessary if the attendee is Not Already SCDOT-CERTIFIED IN CONCRETE. Attendees currently SCDOT-certified in concrete do Not have to take further training until recertification is required. To obtain information on ACI certification courses held in North and South Carolina, call the Carolinas chapter of ACI at (704) 588-9601. For information on the SCDOT concrete certification class held at USC, call (803) 777-9482.

Regular Course Dates
Recertification Course Dates
October 7 - 10, 2008
January 23 - 25, 2008
April 1 - 3, 2008
November 5 - 7, 2008


Cost:
The cost of this class will be $700.00 per person. This will cover four lunches, SC DOT forms, testing procedures, and manuals.
Prerequisites:
SCDOT Concrete Certification, Math Certification, and six months experience
Number of Participants:
Each class will have a maximum of twenty (20) students.
Attendance:
A candidate's absence from any class session may disqualify that person from being eligible to take the Final Exam.
Lodging:
A block of rooms is being held at the Comfort Inn for this course. To ensure your group-rate registration, be sure to specify "Foundations Course" and the "date" of your arrival when you register. The telephone number for the Comfort Inn is 864-653-3600. The cost is $70.00 (single or double) plus tax. South Carolina state employees are tax exempt. There is a complimentary continental breakfast included in this cost.
Please register separately with the hotel
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Dress:
Informal/comfortable
Registration:
Seating is limited to 20 people, so please register promptly. If you are not registered and show up for the class: You will be asked to leave!
Course Location:
Foundations Courses are held at the Comfort Inn.
Course Begins:
Foundations Courses begin at 8:30 a.m. each day..
Reminder:
Participants are required to bring a hand held calculator.
       ATTENTION ATTENDEES!!
At the start of each course, all course attendees will be asked to read and sign the following form called "Application for SCDOT Technician Certification".
If you answer "yes" to Question #2 on this form, your certification will be subject to approval by the SCDOT Technician Certification Board even if you pass the written exam.
   

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mmyrtle@clemson.edu
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