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Concrete Field Inspector Recertification (CFIR)
Prerequisites for Concrete Field Inspector recertification
- Your Concrete Field Inspector Certification must still be current for you to take the recertification course.
- If you hold a Tester and Inspector level certification, the Inspector recertification class will update both certifications, although MnDOT only for CFTC.
- Students who complete this Inspector Recertification course will also be recertified with a MnDOT (not ACI) Concrete Field Tester Certification.
Specific Situations
- If you need to recertify in both Concrete Field Inspector and Concrete Field Tester (MnDOT only – not ACI), take this class.
- If you only need a MnDOT Concrete Field Tester certification (not ACI and not Inspector), take the Concrete Field Tester Recertification eLearning (new in 2023-2024).
- If you need ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician Grade 1 certification, you must retake the full ACI Concrete Field Tester initial certification class.
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
- Live-Virtual: Laptop or Tablet (Recommended)
- For Live-Virtual, we strongly recommend using a computer or tablet. You will have a better experience to review course materials, presentations, chat, and more features compared to a phone.
Course Materials
Unless noted, all of the files below can be downloaded and brought to class on a device
- CFIR Class Agenda (PDF)
- Concrete Field Inspector Certification and Recertification Training Manual (PDF)
MnDOT References Needed
- None
Supplies
- Calculator
- Paper and pencil/pen
Class logistics
- Learning mode: live virtual, via Zoom
- 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.
- Summaries: CFI Certification Summary (PDF) and CFT Certification Summary (PDF)
- Professional development hours (PDHs): 6
- Lake Superior College course credits possible: 0
About the certification exams
Written exam process
- You will have 120 minutes to complete the 35 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: 40%
- Inspection and documentation: 5%
- 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