WACEL has signed a memorandum of Understanding to provide MARTCP Soil and Aggregate Compaction Certificaiton. The new study guide for this certification is available from the members only side of this website.
WACEL ADDS STRUCTURAL CONCRETE TO ONLINE TESTING PLATFORM
WACEL has added the newly revised Structural Concrete Special Inspector to its Online Testing Platform. WACEL Members can download the new study guides for the updated Structural Concrete Special Inspector certification from the members only side of this website.
WRITTEN AND PRACTICAL CERTIFICATION EXAM OPTIONS
WACEL is currently providing the following options for written certification exam testing:
All Practicals must be administered by an approved WACEL proctor. If practicals are proctored by in-house staff, the proctor must make a separate video of each test that the technician performs and forward the package of videos to WACEL for grading.
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.
ONLINE TESTING
The WACEL Online Testing Platform is now operational for Concrete I, Soil I Special Inspector, Foundation Special Inspector, Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector, Structural Concrete Special Inspector 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.
September 23, 2023
Specialized Engineering Frederick
4845 International Boulevard, Suite 104
Frederick, MD. 21703
8:30am – 5:00spm
October 14, 2023
ABC - Virginia
42680 Trade W Drive
Sterling, VA 20166
8:30am – 5:00spm
Please note that the Soil Class does not include the Soil Practical.
September 23, 2023
ABC - Virginia
42680 Trade W Drive
Sterling, VA 20166
8:30am – 5:00pm
October 28, 2023
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
October 10, 2023
Vulcan Materials
5412 Industrial Drive
Springfield, VA
5-9pm
October 24, 2023
Vulcan Materials
5412 Industrial Drive
Springfield, VA
5-9pm
WACEL will also perform concrete, soil level I and MARTCP proficiency testing at members' laboratories. Five technicians are required for an in lab concrete practical.
WACEL's September 27 General Membership Meeting features another Building Official Town Hall. This session will provide insights into how changes to special inspections, permit issuance policies, procedures and activities. We also will discuss code updates that are on the books and planned for the future, and a general update of what's happening in our industry. This is a town hall, so bring your questions, observations and issues to this get together at Maggiano’s Tysons Corner Wednesday, September 27, 11am-Noon.
Our panelist include:
One CEU Credit will be awarded for attending this session.
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.
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Maryland State Highway Administration
State of New Jersey
City of Houston, Texas
Washington, D.C.
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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)
Naval Engineering Facilities Command (NAVFAC) Chesapeak Division
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