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Minnesota Department of Transportation

511 Travel Info

Technical Certification Program

Concrete Field Inspector Certification (CFIC)

Prerequisites for certification

  • You must be certified in Concrete Field Tester (CFTC) before this certification will be awarded to you.
  • If you earned an ACI Concrete Field Technician Grade 1 certification directly through an ACI program, you need to send a copy of your ACI certification card or test result letter so we can update your records in our database.

Expiration and recertification options

  • This certification expires after five seasons.
  • A recertification must be completed before the end of the fifth training season.
  • If your certification has recently expired and you have relevant work experience, you may apply to regain MnDOT certification through a Recently Expired Certification Exam. Otherwise, you must take the initial certification course again to regain certification.

Bring to class

Device

  • Laptop or Tablet (Suggested)

Course Materials

Unless noted, all of the files below can be downloaded and brought to class on a device

MnDOT References Needed

  • None

Supplies

  • Calculator
  • Paper and pencil/pen
  • Face mask (for health and safety, if needed)
  • Lunch, snacks, and beverages to eat/drink if you plan to eat on-site. Lunch is not provided.

Class logistics

  • Learning mode: In person
  • If you need to register: Learn about the certification process and then register for the class.
  • Logistics: See the Registration Confirmation and Class Reminder emails from Lake Superior College for class dates, time, Zoom links, and directions.
  • Learning differences and accommodations: If you have a disability or learning issue, either permanent or temporary, which might affect your ability to perform in a class, the online exam, or the performance exam, contact Suzanne Johnsrud, 218-428-1002, to discuss possible accommodations.
  • Summary: CFI Certification Summary (PDF)
  • Professional development hours (PDHs): 15
  • Lake Superior College course credits possible: 2 (you must complete an LSC course credit form)

About the certification exams

Written exam process

  • You will have 120 minutes to complete the 50 question written exam online.
  • You must score 70% or higher to pass; if you score 60-69%, you may request a retest.
  • The exam will open for you at the end of the last day of class.
  • You must complete the exam within one week after it is open for you, meaning the same day the following week.
  • Find your exam to take it when it is open for you.

Written exam topics (approximate percentage of exam)

  • Tester procedures and documentation: 30%
  • Inspection and documentation: 15%
  • Concrete mixtures, placement, curing, flatwork, and jointing: 55%

Materials allowed during the written exam

This is an open book exam. You may use the training manual and all other course materials during the exam. A calculator is provided within the online exam.

Performance exam

  • None