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Wednesday, January 14

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ICPI Level I Concrete Paver Installer Certification - DAY 1
       
Instructors: (from left to right) Fred Adams, Fred Adams Paving Company, Inc., Greg Ambrose, Greg Ambrose, Ross Causey, Garden Square Landscaping, Inc., Bill Gardocki, Interstate Landscape Company, Inc., Russ Heitman, American Paving Design, Inc. and Tim Oberg, Rush Lake Gardens
Please note, the ICPI Level I Concrete Paver Installer Certification Program is a two day class and you must attend Day 1 (Wednesday) and Day 2 (Thursday).

ICPI invites you to join more than 15,000 paver installers who have been certified since 1996. As the North American concrete paver industry continues to grow, ICPI certification is one of the most effective and proven ways to stand out from the competition. In addition to the knowledge you will gain in class, the certification course is a unique opportunity to network with fellow professionals. You will also learn better ways to sell, estimate and install the world’s finest pavement.

Course Objectives:

• Establish minimum, industry accepted guidelines for constructing interlocking concrete pavement
• Recognize knowledge gained by individual installers that have taken the course and successfully passed the exam
• Provide marketing promotion strategies and credentials for use by the individual installer
• Benefit owners, design professionals and the general public by creating and demonstrating value and best practices for interlocking concrete pavement
• Fundamental SRW Installation Guidelines
• Material and System Components (Including SRW Units and Geosynthetics)

Prerequisite:
The course is for owners and job superintendents of companies who build residential and small commercial paving projects. Participants should have at least one year of installation experience. Registrants will be asked to complete an application asking for additional career information and provide a disclaimer signature.

NCMA SRW Installer Course and Certified SRW Installer^TM (CSRWI^TM) Program

Instructor: Jon Calle, Strata Systems, Inc., NCMA SRW Trainer, NCMA SRW Contractor Task Force Member

Learn how to install segmental retaining walls (SRW) that perform well over time!  This program teaches hardscape installers essential concepts related to the design, installation, and performance of SRWs, providing you the knowledge you need to install quality walls that meet customer expectations and ensure your long-term success.  A highly experienced NCMA SRW Trainer will explain:

• Fundamental SRW Installation Guidelines
• Material and System Components (Including SRW Units and Geosynthetics)
• Soils and Compaction
• The Effect of Water
• Common Performance Issues and How to Avoid Them
• Effective Job Planning, Equipment Selection and Site Preparation

Each candidate who completes this course (or six hours of equivalent SRW-installation-related education) and passes the written examination earns the Certified SRW Installer^TM (CSRWI^TM) credential. This certification is highly valued by consumers and will help differentiate you from your competition.  This program qualifies for 8 CEU credit hours towards the ICPI Level II Concrete Paver Installer Program.