Requirements

Concrete Inspector Certification Requirements:

To qualify as Concrete Inspector, candidates must meet at least one of the following:

Option A:

• Minimum of 6 years satisfactory experience as a Level II inspector/tester in the relevant category.
  
• Complete training and pass examinations administered by the stamp holder covering quality assurance aspects specific to nuclear facilities and the ASME Code.
  
• Pass the Concrete Construction Special Inspector Exam by the American Concrete Institute (ACI).
  

Option B:

• High school diploma plus 10 years of related experience in inspection/testing activities; OR
  
• High school diploma plus 8 years related experience, including at least 2 years as Level II and at least 2 years related to nuclear facilities.
  
• Complete training and pass examinations administered by the stamp holder covering quality assurance aspects specific to nuclear facilities and the ASME Code.
  
• Pass the Concrete Construction Special Inspector Exam by ACI.
  

Option C:

• Associate degree or equivalent college-level coursework.
  
• At least 7 years related experience in inspection/testing, with a minimum of 2 years associated specifically with nuclear facilities.
  
• Complete training and pass examinations administered by the stamp holder covering quality assurance aspects specific to nuclear facilities and the ASME Code.
  
• Pass the Concrete Construction Special Inspector Exam by ACI.
  

Option D:

• Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college.
  
• At least 5 years related experience in inspection/testing, with a minimum of 2 years associated specifically with nuclear facilities.
  
• Complete training and pass examinations administered by the stamp holder covering quality assurance aspects specific to nuclear facilities and the ASME Code.
  
• Pass the Concrete Construction Special Inspector Exam by ACI.
  

Physical Capabilities: (verified by examination every 2 years)

• Near vision: Natural or corrected acuity sufficient to read J-I letters on Jaeger’s chart or equivalent.
  
• Distance vision: Natural or corrected acuity of at least 20-40 on the Linear Snellen Scale.
  
• Adequate color vision, if applicable.
  

Technical Competencies:

• Extensive experience and formal training in performing inspections/tests.
  
• Completion of formal education in principles and techniques of relevant inspections/tests.
  
• Capability to plan, supervise, review, approve, evaluate, and certify inspection/test activities and procedures.
  
• Ability to organize, report, and validate inspection and test results.
  
• Must be certified or certifiable in Vacuum Box Testing.
  

Performance Functions Requiring Level III Certification:

• Witnessing and evaluating laboratory design or concrete mix testing per Construction Specifications.
  
• Approval of concrete batching and mixing facilities.
  
• Approval of quality control inspection and testing procedures.
  
• Developing training and certification programs for Level I and Level II personnel.
  
• Evaluating Level I and Level II certification exams.
  
• Certifying Level I and Level II personnel.
  

Reference: ASME BPVC.III.2-2023 D2-V-3233 Level III

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