Education / Training Events

NCMA Level 1

NCMA SRW Installer Certification

Date: January 24, 2024
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (7:30 am check in)
Where: Scott Conference Center (6450 Pine St, Omaha, NE 68106)
Cost: $285 paid to Watkins Concrete Block Company
$50 late fee if not signed up before the registration deadline
Continental breakfast & lunch provided.
Registration due by January 12

About the Course
Program will cover industry guidelines required to build segmental retaining walls. Participants will be tested upon completion of the program.

 


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Please contact Jerri Fisher with any questions:
Jerrif@watkinsconcreteblock.com
402-894-6512

 

ICPI Level 1 Certification Course

Concrete Paver Installer Certification Program

Date: January 25, 2024
Time: 8am – 5pm (arrive at 7:30am for registration)
Where: Scott Conference Center (6450 Pine St, Omaha, NE 68106)
Cost: $300 paid to ICPI
Continental breakfast & lunch provided.
Limited to 50 attendees and NEW Registration due by January 12

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About the Course
This classroom-based course equips individuals currently employed in the segmental concrete pavement industry with training on proper installation of interlocking concrete pavement systems. Participants have the opportunity to pursue certification and industry recognition after completing a separate application form that includes installation experience. The following topics are covered:

  • Safety
  • Job planning and documentation
  • Job layout, planning and material flow
  • Soil characteristics and compaction
  • Base materials
  • Edge restraints
  • Bedding and joint sands
  • Selection and installation of concrete pavers
  • Maintenance and management
  • Construction tips

Why Apply for Certification?
The ICPI Concrete Paver Installer Course imparts the necessary knowledge and industry guidelines required to build pavements using concrete pavers. Going further by passing the certification exam and meeting the minimum installation experience requirements demonstrates that you meet the criteria established by the industry as a true “ICPI Certified Installer.” The following topics are covered:

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