This document summarizes the Post-Tensioning Institute's (PTI) Unbonded Post-Tensioning Field Personnel Certification program. It outlines the various certification levels including Level 1 Field Installation, Level 1 and 2 Inspector, and Level 1 and 2 Ironworker. It provides information on registration prerequisites, training workshops, certification requirements, benefits of certification for projects, contractors, installers and individuals, as well as testimonials and the certification schedule. The goal of the program is to satisfy building code requirements and improve quality, safety, productivity and profitability through certified personnel.

1. Importance of
Unbonded Field
Personnel Certification
Neel Khosa
AMSYSCO, Inc.
Chair of PTI Unbonded PT Field Personnel
Certification Committee (UFPC) (CRT-30)

2. Why should Structural Engineers want
PTI-Certified personnel ???
Satisfies ACI-318 Requirement
Durability of Post-Tensioned Structure
Better Value for the Owner

3. ACI-318 Building Code Requirement
For Structural Concrete
“Requires that post-tensioning installation be
performed by individuals certified by an independent
training and certification program.”

4. Recommended language for Project Specification
Installation shall be performed by individuals
holding a current certificate as a PTI Certified
Installer – Level 1 Unbonded Post-Tensioning Field
Installation, or approved equal.

5. Recommended language for Project Specification
All post-tensioning work shall be supervised by the
PT Installer’s superintendent, who shall have a
current Level 2 Unbonded Post-Tensioning
Ironworker certification, or approved equal.

6. Why should Contractors and Installers
want PTI-Certified personnel ???
Project Benefit
• Quality Control
• Improved Productivity
• Improved Profitability
Safety Benefit
• Risk Reduction
Individual Benefit
• Earn Professional Development (PDH/CEUs)
• Increased Knowledge

7. Value Proposition
Certifying a crew of 10 ironworkers (Level 2 UPT
Ironworker) costs $5,500.
Having a concrete blowout due to reverse
curvature could cost the project at least $16,000
(excluding schedule delay costs).

8. Testimonials
“PTI Certified Installers are critical to ensuring
project stakeholders a quality end product. The
training and certification of the installers is
paramount to the performance and safety of
post-tensioned concrete.”
- Dean Locher : Corna-Kokosing Construction

9. Testimonials
“Post-tensioning is a wonderful tool for
structural engineers but apprehension related to
installation challenges still remains in the
marketplace. Having PTI-certified installers on
our projects not only gives us the confidence
that our designs are implemented as
envisioned, but also that the intended durability
of our design is being provided.“
- Carl Schneeman, Walker Parking Consultants

10. Unbonded Post-Tensioning (UPT)
Certification
Level 1 UPT – Field Installation
Level 1 & 2 UPT – Inspector
Level 1 & 2 UPT – Ironworker
• Accelerated Course
Slab-on-Ground Installer – Stressor

11. Level 1 UPT
Field Installation
• Registration Prerequisites: None
• 2 Day Workshop
– Intro to Unbonded PT (UPT) for Superstructures
– Offered in English and Spanish
• Certification Requirements:
– Workshop Attendance
– Exam Score: 70% or better
– Work Experience: None

12. Level 1 & 2 UPT
Inspector
• Registration Prerequisites: None
• 3 Day Workshop
– 2 days of Level 1 UPT Field
– 1 day of Inspector
• Certification Requirements:
– Workshop Attendance
– Exam Score: 80% or better
– Work Experience: 500 Hours (inspect/install)

13. Level 1 & 2 UPT
Ironworker
• Registration Prerequisites:
– Current Level 1 UPT Field certification
– And 500 hours in last 5 years (50 hours stressing)
OR
– 4000 hours work experience
– Of which 200 hours of stressing
OR
– 2000 hours work experience in last 5 years
– Of which 100 hours of stressing

14. Level 1 & 2 UPT
Ironworker
• 2 ½ Day Workshop
– Accelerated Course
– Hands-on Training
• Certification Requirements:
– Workshop Attendance
– Exam Score: 80% or better
– Work Experience: 2000 hours in last 5 years
– Valid Affidavit needed to prove experience

15. Slab-on-Ground Installer
Stressor
• Registration Prerequisites: None
• 2 Day Workshop
– Intro to Unbonded PT (UPT) for Slab-on-Ground
• Certification Requirements
– Workshop Attendance
– Exam Score: 70% or better
– Work Experience: 500 Hours (inspect/install)

16. Online Renewal Exams
• Go to http://post-tensioning.org/category/x_zEY2l3kPT/Online%20Re-Certification
• Answer 60 questions.
• Level 1 renewed if 70% answered correctly.
• Level 2 renewed if 80% answered correctly.
• If successful, then Certification extended by 4
years.

18. Online Directory
• Certification lasts 4 years.
• Searchable Public Directory
• Individuals Information
– Certification ID
– Active Certifications
– Expiration Dates
http://www.post-tensioning.org/cert_person.php

19. Online Directory

20. 2012 Workshop Schedule
TYPE DATE LOCATION
L1 Field May 5-6 Nashville, TN
June 9-10 Miami, FL
July 7-8 Seattle, WA
September 8-9 Memphis, TN
October 13-14 Ontario, California
November 10-11 Atlanta, GA
SOG Stressor June 9-10 Ontario, California
L1+L2 Inspector June 22-24 Denver, CO
July 27-29 Las Vegas, NV
September 21-23 Houston, TX

21. Special Request Workshop
• Onsite training.
• Eliminate travel expenses.
• All UPT Certifications offered.
• Contact PTI Certification Director
for more info.
– Miroslav Vejvoda
– miroslav.vejvoda@post-tensioning.org

22. The Presenters…
Chuck Adams Thomas Mathews
Jim Beicker Clint Mueller
Thomas Helm Douglas Schlegel
Larry Krauser Charlie Skarbrevik
Kris Kriofske Randy Spoon
Miroslav Vejvoda

23. THANK YOU
From your friends in CRT-30
(UFPC)
Unbonded PT Field Personnel
Certification Committee