Current News
TESTING
Testing is not available in WACEL office Thursday, May 18.
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, 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.
June 10, 2023
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.
May 20, 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
May 23, 2023
Vulcan Materials
5412 Industrial Drive
Springfield, VA
5-9pm
June 13, 2023
Vulcan Materials
5412 Industrial Drive
Springfield, VA
5-9pm
June 27, 2023
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 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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