MASK MANDATE REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR TESTING IN THE WACEL OFFICE
Technicians coming to the WACEL office must wear a mask at all times.
WRITTEN AND PRACTICAL CERTIFICATION EXAM OPTIONS
WACEL is currently providing the following options for written certification exam testing:
WACEL is currently providing the following options for practical certification exam testing:
Please email bob@wacel.org. for member facility requests or any other questions you may have.
WACEL WRITTEN AND PRACTICAL CERTIFICATION EXAMS
To protect technicians, instructors and staff, the following requirements must be met in order for WACEL to provide in office and at facility testing:
1. Anyone who has been ill in the last 14 days will not be permitted to enter the WACEL office or take a WACEL certification test or practical exam. Anyone who exhibits any of the following symptoms within the last seven days will not be permitted to take a WACEL certification exam at the WACEL office or participate in a WACEL practical exam.
2. WACEL staff reserves the right to refuse entry by anyone exhibiting those symptoms.
3. EVERYONE MUST WEAR A MASK THAT COVERS THEIR NOSE AND MOUTH.
4. A limited number technicians can be tested during a given session in the WACEL office. Call the office one business day before technicians wants ot take an exam to register them for testing at the WACEL office
5. Social distancing will be required for all in-office and practical exams.
6. WACEL will conduct concrete practical exams at a member’s facility provided there is a minimum of five technicians and that the exam space will allow for technicians to be at least six feet apart from one another. Email Bob Scheller, to schedule on-site practicals.
7. WACEL will conduct written exams at a member’s facility provided there is a minimum of five technicians and that the exam space will allow for technicians to be at least six feet apart from one another.
8. No food or drink will be allowed while taking exams.
ONLINE TESTING
The WACEL Online Testing Platform is now operational for Concrete I, Soil I and Concrete Masonry Strength Lab exams.
To register your technicians for online exams, you must have supervisor status in the WACEL database. If you need supervisor status, email tcohn@wacel.org with the names and email address of those in your organization who should be designated as supervisors.
Steps to register technicians for online exams:
Call us at 301-652-7925 or email tcohn@wacel.org with questions or if you need more information.
Certification and Accreditation Program Updates
WACEL is currently scheduling inspections and audits for the laboratory accreditation program. Call us at 301-652-7925 or email bob@wacel.org to schedule your inspection and/or audit.
Register for meetings, training classes and practical exams, and keep up-to-date on the latest program updates and changes.
July 9, 2022
ABC - Virginia
42680 Trade W Drive
Sterling, VA 20166
8:30am – 5:00pm
Please note that the Soil Class does not include the Soil Practical.
June 25, 2022
ABC - Virginia
42680 Trade W Drive
Sterling, VA 20166
8:30am – 5:00pm
July 23, 2022
ABC - Virginia
42680 Trade W Drive
Sterling, VA 20166
8:30am – 5:00pm
Please note that the Concrete Class does not include the Concrete Practical
June 28, 2022
Vulcan Materials
5412 Industrial Drive
Springfield, VA
5-9pm
July 12, 2022
Vulcan Materials
5412 Industrial Drive
Springfield, VA
5-9pm
July 26, 2022
Vulcan Materials
5412 Industrial Drive
Springfield, VA
5-9pm
WACEL will also perform concrete and soil level I proficiency testing at members' laboratories. Five technicians are required for an in lab concrete practical
WACEL Membership Meetings will return in person in September 2022. Watch this space for details.
WACEL certification or equivalent certification is required by all metropolitan area jurisdictions.
WACEL membership requires that all laboratories in the WACEL service territory be accredited by WACEL or an equivalent accreditation program.
WACEL membership requires that all inspection agencies participate in an Inspection Agency Audit Program or an equivalent audit program.
WACEL offers membership to Engineering Laboratories and Inspection Agencies that are directed and managed by full-time professional engineers.
Montgomery County
Prince George's County
Maryland State Highway Administration
State of New Jersey
City of Houston, Texas
Washington, D.C.
Arlington County
City of Alexandria
Culpeper County
Fairfax County
Fauquier County
Loudoun County
Prince William County
Stafford County
Spotsylvania County
Virginia Department of Transportation
American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA)
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
Naval Engineering Facilities Command (NAVFAC) Chesapeak Division
7508 Wisconsin Avenue, 4th Floor, Bethesda, MD, 20814 | Phone: 301-652-7925 | Fax: 301-907-9326