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Concrete Surface Repair Technician (CSRT) Program

ABOUT THE CSRT PROGRAM

Gain fundamental education or become certified as a concrete surface repair technician through ICRI’s online Concrete Surface Repair Technician Program (CSRT). Whether you are new to concrete repair or experienced, this program has something for you!

The Concrete Surface Repair Technician (CSRT) program was developed in response to industry demand and code language. ACI 562-19, “Code Requirements for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures,” outlines repair inspector qualifications for the inspection of concrete repairs and designates ICRI Concrete Surface Repair Technicians as qualified inspectors.

The CSRT program is a competency-based program using current best practices for online training and evaluation and consists of two (2) course options:

Education Course, offering you fundamental education in concrete surface repair; and
Certification Course, offering you full certification as a concrete surface repair technician
Video submission included in course fee. (When available, on-location live performance exam for an additional fee.)

The CSRT Education course provides fundamental knowledge and best practices in concrete surface repair. With this online program, you will gain essential information and training from your home or office. Participants will learn about inspection and tests, types of concrete deterioration, repair materials and methods, and the requirements for a quality concrete surface repair. The Education course requires completion of five (5) online training modules and graded exams, with each module incorporating education and training with questions.

Participants who successfully complete and pass all five (5) online training modules and exams, will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ICRI.

Course Basis

The Education Course is based on industry standards and guidelines, four (4) ASTM Standards (including all Annexes and Appendices), and ICRI Guideline No. 210.3R:

C31, Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field;
C143, Standard Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete;
C1583, Standard Test Method for Tensile Strength of Concrete Surfaces and the Bond Strength or Tensile Strength of Concrete Repair and Overlay Materials by Direct Tension (Pull-off Method);
C1611, Standard Test Method for Slump Flow of Self-Consolidating Concrete; and
ICRI Guideline No. 210.3R, Guide for Using In-Situ Tensile Pull-off Tests to Evaluate Bond of Concrete Surface Materials.

Course Content

Training Modules:

Module 1: What is Reinforced Concrete? / Deterioration of Reinforced Concrete
Module 2: Quality Requirements
Module 3: Repair Methods and Materials
Module 4: Pre-placement Inspection
Module 5: Post-placement Inspection

System Requirements and ICRI Learning Center Access

This training is offered exclusively online through our ICRI Learning Center. You will need an internet connection and up-to-date internet browser to complete this training. We strongly recommend a broadband connection as there are several training videos throughout the training modules. Firefox and Chrome are recommended as browsers.

Follow these steps to register for an ICRI course to get the appropriate member rate:

Click on the REGISTER FOR EDUCATION button at the top of this page (or this link) to be taken to the CSRT Education Course in the ICRI Learning Center
Click on the “Sign In” button next to the the rate of your choosing.
When the window pops up, click on the orange button that reads, “I have an ICRI account.” (If you have not created an ICRI account, please go to https://www.icri.org/member-login/ to start the process.)
If you were not already logged in, you will be prompted to do so with your ICRI account credentials.
You can then search for CSRT courses and other Learning Center products under “Media Types” located in the upper left side of the page.

Re-Examination

If you fail any Education training module exam after two (2) attempts, you must purchase the re-examination and retake all five (5) modules.

The CSRT Certification course, ICRI Concrete Surface Repair Technician—Grade 1, is for individuals who want to become a qualified inspector of concrete repair as outlined in ACI 562-19. This program qualifies the individual to perform pre- and post-placement inspections and testing, and includes the same five (5) online Education course training modules and graded exams, an online knowledge exam, and a performance exam video submission. Video submission included in course fee. (When available, on-location live performance exam for an additional fee.)

With the successful completion and passing of the five (5) online training modules and exams, the online knowledge exam, and performance exam, an ICRI Concrete Surface Repair Technician—Grade 1 certification will be issued by ICRI, and the individual will receive a certificate and wallet card. The individual also has the option of being added to the ICRI Certified CSRT online database.

ICRI Concrete Surface Repair Technician—Grade 1 is valid for five (5) years from the date of completion and passing of all applicable certification requirements.

Course Basis

The Certification Course, including the online knowledge and performance exams, is based on the Education Course, four (4) ASTM Standards (including all Annexes and Appendices), and ICRI Guideline No. 210.3R:

C31, Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field;
C143, Standard Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete;
C1583, Standard Test Method for Tensile Strength of Concrete Surfaces and the Bond Strength or Tensile Strength of Concrete Repair and Overlay Materials by Direct Tension (Pull-off Method);
C1611, Standard Test Method for Slump Flow of Self-Consolidating Concrete; and
ICRI Guideline No. 210.3R, Guide for Using In-Situ Tensile Pull-off Tests to Evaluate Bond of Concrete Surface Materials.

Course Content

Training Modules:

Module 1: What is Reinforced Concrete? / Deterioration of Reinforced Concrete
Module 2: Quality Requirements
Module 3: Repair Methods and Materials
Module 4: Pre-placement Inspection
Module 5: Post-placement Inspection

Knowledge Exam

Performance Exam Video submission included in course fee. (When available, on-location live performance exam for an additional fee.)

System Requirements and ICRI Learning Center Access

Follow these steps to register for an ICRI course to get the appropriate member rate:

Click on the REGISTER FOR CERTIFICATION button at the top of this page (or this link) to be taken to the CSRT Education Course in the ICRI Learning Center
Click on the “Sign In” button next to the the rate of your choosing.
When the window pops up, click on the orange button that reads, “I have an ICRI account.” (If you have not created an ICRI account, please go to https://www.icri.org/member-login/ to start the process.)
If you were not already logged in, you will be prompted to do so with your ICRI account credentials.
You can then search for CSRT courses and other Learning Center products under “Media Types” located in the upper left side of the page.

Re-Examination

If you fail any Education training module exam after two (2) attempts, you must purchase the re-examination and retake all five (5) modules
You get one (1) attempt to pass the knowledge exam. If you fail the exam, you must purchase the knowledge re-examination.
Failure on one (1) or more of the four (4) required ASTM Standard tests on the Performance Exam requires retaking the specific failed test(s) only and requires the purchase of the performance re-exam.
After one (1) year of failing any of the tests on the Performance Exam, the entire Certification Course must be retaken, including the Education component (Modules 1-5), the Knowledge exam, and the Performance Exam at the regular fee (re-examination fees do not apply after 1 year).

Sample Specification

1.01 QUALITY ASSURANCE

Concrete-Repair Specialist Qualifications: Engage an experienced concrete repair firm that employs installers and foremen/supervisors who are trained to appropriately and carefully remove concrete, prepare surfaces, and apply repair materials outlined in this Section. Firm shall have completed work similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this Project with a record of successful in-service performance.

1. Field Supervision: Concrete repair specialist firm shall maintain experienced full-time foremen/supervisors on the Project site during times that concrete repair work is in progress. Concrete repair specialist firm shall have at least one certified concrete repair specialist supervising on site at all times. The Concrete Surface Repair Technician (CSRT) Certification Program administered by the International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) will meet this requirement.

Have you been hesitant to participate in the CSRT Certification Course, or are you currently taking the course but have not completed it due to the video recording submission requirement for the performance exam?

If so, ICRI is pleased to offer a live performance exam option at various on-site locations for an additional fee. ICRI provides all the items necessary to conduct the performance exams on-site under the watchful eye of qualified judges.

Live Performance Exam Overview

The CSRT Certification Course includes two options for the performance exam:

video submission, or
live, on-location for an additional fee

The Certification Performance exam requires that you perform four (4) ASTM test methods (C31, C143, C1583 and C1611) that are included in the Education component of the training. Instead of shooting the video recording of yourself performing the tests and then submitting it to ICRI for grading, the live performance exam is offered on-site under the watchful eye of qualified judges who will not provide any level of coaching.

ICRI provides all the equipment, materials, and test samples needed for you to complete the performance exam. Passing the performance exam requires correctly demonstrating all four (4) of the ASTM test methods. Refer to the performance exam rubric criteria, guidance/example videos, etc. that you can access once you have purchased and launched the online Certification Course.

Participants taking the live performance exam must have completed and passed all online components of the CSRT Certification course, including the Education online training Modules 1-5 and the online knowledge exam, prior to arriving on-site.

Actual performance exam time is approximately one (1) hour per participant. ICRI will attempt to accommodate participant requests for time slots; however, time slots are not guaranteed. Final time slots will be assigned by ICRI prior to the class and participants will be notified.

Live Performance Exam Opportunities

Training Modules:

Module 1: What is Reinforced Concrete? / Deterioration of Reinforced Concrete
Module 2: Quality Requirements
Module 3: Repair Methods and Materials
Module 4: Pre-placement Inspection
Module 5: Post-placement Inspection

Knowledge Exam

Performance Exam Video submission included in course fee. (When available, on-location live performance exam for an additional fee.)

All prices are in U.S. Dollars.

CSRT Education Course Fees

	ICRI Member (per person)	ICRI Student Member* (per person)	Non-Member (per person)
Education Course	$249	$0	$395
Volume Fee**	N/A	N/A	$329
Re-examination - online Education Modules	$49	$49	$99

*Student Member: Must be an ICRI Student Member (membership requires verification of student status)
**Company Volume Fee: 10 or more participants required from same company.

CSRT Certification Course Fees

	ICRI Member (per person)	ICRI Student Member* (per person)	Non-Member (per person)
Certification Course (includes Education component)	$480	$240	$560
Volume Fee** (includes Education component)	N/A	N/A	$520
Re-examination - online Education Modules	$49	$49	$99
Re-examination - online Knowledge Exam	$49	$49	$99
Re-examination - Performance Exam	$99	$99	$149

*Student Member: Must be an ICRI Student Member (membership requires verification of student status)
**Company Volume Fee: 10 or more participants required from same company.