Day 1: Shotcrete Education Course
The Shotcrete Nozzleman Education Course is a seven (7) hour classroom component for Nozzlemen seeking certification for the first time. The course is a pre-requisite before undertaking later Certification. The course however provides a great overview of the shotcrete process for owners, contractors and project managers.
What you will learn at the Day 1 Shotcrete Nozzleman Education Course:
- Concrete Materials
- Mixture Proportioning
- What is Shotcrete
- Shotcrete Materials
- Shotcrete Equipment
- Preparation Before Shooting
- Shotcrete Placement Principles and Techniques
- Communication
- Environmental Conditions & Precautions
- Finishing & Tolerance Controls
- Safety.
Day 1 & 2: Shotcrete Course with Examination and Certification
The Shotcrete Nozzleman Education Course with Certification is conducted over two (2) days. Day one (1) is the classroom component for Nozzlemen seeking certification for the first time. Full certification includes written components and performance exams. The performance exams require shooting test panels, coring and grading the quality of the shotcrete placement.
Nozzlemen are required to show 500 hours of shooting experience before they may pursue certification. Four certifications are available:
- Wet Mix Vertical
- Wet Mix Overhead
Each process requires the vertical component (overheads are additional). Written exams are required for each process, i.e. wet and dry.