GLOBAL

PERSONNEL CERTIFICATION SCHEME

QUALIFICATION PROGRAM – PC09

CONCRETE PRODUCTIVE CHAIN

REVISION 07
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CONTENT

1. Objective and References

1.1 Objective
1.2 References

2. Definitions and Responsibilities

2.1 Definitions
2.2 Responsibilities

3. Program of Qualification
3.1 Competence Center
3.2 Employer
3.3 Examiners
3.4 Exams
3.4.1. Theoretical Exams
3.4.1.1 Professionals for Technological Control of Concrete
3.4.1.2 Inspector of Concrete Pavement
3.4.1.3 Inspector of Concrete Engineering Structure
3.4.2 Practical Exams
3.5 Reexam and Exemption of Exam

4. Qualification of Professional of Concrete Productive Chain

4.1 Eligibility
4.2 Maintenance
4.3 Requalification
4.4 Extension, Reduction, Suspension and Cancelation of the
Certificate
4.5 Transfer of the Qualification

5. Requirements for Education and Training

5.1 Education and Experience
5.2 Training
5.3 Physical Fitness and Vision

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1. OBJECTIVE AND REFERENCES

1.1 OBJECTIVE

This Qualification Program establishes how the qualification of people

in the relevant areas of the Concrete Productive Chain is carried out,
in line with that established by the Brazilian Concrete Institute
(IBRACON), within the scope of the “GLOBAL Personnel Certification
Scheme” (GLOBAL), following the ISO / IEC 17024 requirements.

The specific rules that establish what is required for the Qualifications
of people in the various activities of the Concrete Productive Chain are
the references for the scope of this Program. These Qualifications are
assessed to verify compliance with applicable standards, as set out in
this Qualification Program.

Here are defined the rules for a candidate to apply for qualification and
how GLOBAL, together with the IBRACON Sectorial Personnel
Certification Committee, does to register to evaluate, decide and issue
a certificate. The rules for Competence Centers that provide Practical
Exams are also described.

1.2. REFERENCES

ISO/IEC 17024
NIT-DICOR 054
NBR 15146 – 1
NBR 15146 – 2
NBR 15146 – 3
NBR 16230

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2. DEFINITIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1. DEFINITIONS

Competence Area: Groups the competencies required for similar

occupations. It can also be called the Occupation Area.

Technological Concrete Control Assistant: Professional able to

perform collection, reduction of field samples, and basic tests of one or
more groups of activities, without evaluation and reporting.

Evaluation: Verification carried out after interpretation, to determine

whether the indications meet the specified acceptance criteria or to
determine their significance.

Competence Center: Public or private entity, recognized by GLOBAL

to promote Exams marketing and infrastructure, providing the
infrastructure for the Lead Examiner to assess the skills and knowledge
of people, in order to meet the specific requirements that allow
registration and registration. qualification of the professional in a given
Qualification of a Competency. Competence Centers use registered and
independent Examiners to provide Exams. Competence centers can
also provide training and professional experience, depending on the
nature of the activities they perform, and the accreditation done by
GLOBAL.

Competence: Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge, skills and

previous professional experience, including those of a legal nature,
required to perform safely and with quality a certain professional
activity relevant to an occupation. It involves the set of rights,
obligations and attributions of a person in a specific professional
activity, comprising the legal requirements relevant to that
professional occupation and the training, skills, training and
professional experience required.

Employer: A government, private or any other organization that

requires one or more of its employees to have the specific Qualification
certified within the Scope of a Qualification Program.

Scope: Indicates the scope of the certified Qualification, applicable

when this additional level of detail of the Qualification is required for
the registration of the professional. The Scope indicates the specific
Qualification obtained by the certified professional.

Inspector I of Concrete Engineering Structures: Professional able

to inspect concrete structures, define and monitor the performance of

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necessary tests, as well as guide the work team, aiming to maintain or

reestablish their structural safety, functionality and durability
requirements

Inspector II of Concrete Engineering Structures: Professional

able to, in addition to the activities of Inspector I, plan and supervise
the inspection of concrete structures, as well as evaluate them, in order
to maintain or restore their structural safety, functionality and
durability requirements

Concrete Pavement Inspector: Professional able to analyze and

evaluate the results of the relevant tests, within the limits of
acceptance established by the respective Brazilian Standards, and to
carry out all inspections covered in the planning and execution of
Portland cement concrete pavement, as follows :
a) concrete component materials: receiving and storage
b) concrete: receiving, sampling, launching, densification and curing
c) shapes: checking the type, positioning (alignment and leveling) and
dimensions
d) reinforcement: verification of quantity, dimensions (diameters and
lengths), positioning and coverings
e) control of the concrete pavement execution process: evaluation of
the surface finish, cutting of joints, quality verification tests and other
elements necessary for the proper execution of the pavement

Technological Control Inspector for Concrete: Professional able to

carry out all the inspections covered in the preparation of concrete,
namely, receipt and storage of component materials, dosage, mixing,
transportation, launching, densification, surface finishing, protection,
curing, form verification , cimbramentos, armatures and sausages.
Also able to analyze and evaluate the results of the relevant tests,
within the acceptance limits established by the respective technical
standards

Significant interruption: Removal of the certified professional from

the activities specific to the scope of his qualification for a period that,
as defined in this Qualification Program, determines the suspension or
cancellation of the qualification.

Laboratory Technician I of Technological Control of Concrete:

Professional able to perform tests of one or more groups of activities
and perform calculations without evaluation and reporting. It has its
main performance in the field (work).

Laboratory Technitian II of Technological Control of Concrete:

Professional able to carry out tests of one or more groups of activities

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and perform calculations without evaluation and reporting. Has its main
performance in the laboratory

Qualification Program: Set of requirements and conditions

applicable for the Qualification of a person in a specific Competency in
a Competence Area

2.2. RESPONSIBILITIES

Certification Candidate: Person who applied for certification in a

Qualification and that the process had not yet completed lacking the
final decision on certification but complies with the Code of Conduct.

Certified Person: Person who meets all the requirements of the

Certification Program in which is certified and maintains compliance
with these requirements throughout the period of validity, even during
checks for the maintenance of certificate. The Certified Person complies
with the Code of Ethics and has permanent professional performance
consistent with the certification obtained.

Examiner (or Instructor or Tutor): Person accredited by GLOBAL

that meets all the requirements of GLOBAL, responsible for executing
the Exams relevant to the assessment of Candidates seeking
certification in a Qualification. Examiners are regularly assessed to
prove competence in the Qualification in which they operate, with
annual reassessment. Examiners are classified as Lead Examiner or
Examiner and only the Lead Examiner can provide the final evaluation
of Participants of Exams.

President of GLOBAL: Establish the structure, indicating people and

provide consistent resources for proper operation of GLOBAL. The
President of GLOBAL is responsible for controlling and deciding,
ultimately, the Appeals and for leading the management reviews.

Registration Technician: Person belonging to GLOBAL with

responsibility for controlling and executing the activities of the
certification processes of persons, critically analyzing requests for
registration, evaluating the Qualification of persons in accordance with
the requirements of the Certification Program and preparing
certification processes to allow the decision by the Technical Manager.

Technical Manager: Manages the Certification Programs established

by the Competence Committee, supporting the Committees and
responsibility for issuing and controlling certificates

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Watcher/Observer: Person appointed by the Competence Center to

witness the examination steps in support of the Examiner, aiming to
avoid the occurrence of fraud. The Watchers are assessed annually as
to maintain its condition.

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3. QUALIFICATION PROGRAM

The Qualification Program for People in the Concrete Productive Chain

is part of the Competence Area of Civil Engineering and Construction.

This Qualification Program establishes the scope of the qualification,

the description of the professional activities, the applicable regulatory
and statutory requirements and the general requirements for the
certified professionals in accordance with the Qualification standards of
the Concrete Production Chain Personnel covering concrete
technological control activities, precast, pavements and concrete
structures. The requirements for training, education, professional
experience and skills are indicated.

The following methods and Qualifications are covered:

For the Technological Control of Concrete

(as per NBR 15146-1):

• PC09Q01 – Auxiliar

• PC09Q02 – Laboratory Technician I

• PC09Q03 – Laboratory Technician II

• PC09Q04 – Technologist

• PC09Q05 – Inspector

For the Technological Control of Concrete

(as per NBR 15146-2):

• PC09Q06 - Inspector of Concrete Pavement

For the Inspector of Concrete Engineering Structures

(as per NBR 16230):

• PC09Q11 - Inspetor I of Concrete Engineering Structure

• PC09Q12 – Inspetor II of Concrete Engineering Structure

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The Program indicates the costs of the qualification and the steps that
a candidate for registration in one of the Qualifications must take,
making it clear how the entire qualification process is carried out. Form
that must be used to request registration and fees to be paid are
available on the GLOBAL website (www.globalpersoncert.com).

Issues related to Confidentiality, Impartiality, Information to the

Public, Use of the Certificate and Complaints concerning this Program
are dealt with explicitly and are available at
www.globalpersoncert.com. The Code of Conduct, also published on
the website, is mandatorily signed by the candidate at the time of
registration and applicable throughout the period in which the person
is certified by GLOBAL.

The requirements for the Competence Centers in relation to the

Practical Examinations, and for the Examiners and Watchmen /
Observers are also presented.

Whenever changes to the Program occur that require additional

assessment of certified persons, including those of a regulatory and
statutory nature, these changes are documented and widely
disseminated to interested parties, without the need for requests from
them, making clear the new requirements and the form how GLOBAL
will handle the transition phase between the previous rules and the
new requirements.

A person's Qualification assessments are planned and structured to

ensure that all Program requirements are verified in a systematic and
objective manner, with retention of records that confirm the
candidate's specific Competency for the intended Qualification. The
applicable regulatory and statutory compliance is verified, and
certificates are not issued when non-compliance is evidenced.

3.1. COMPETENCE CENTERS

The Competence Center that participates in this Qualification Program
is qualified to promote Exams for the Qualifications that are part of this
Program, according to specific accreditation by GLOBAL. The
Competence Center is responsible for providing the Exam
infrastructure. The Competence Center uses registered independent
Examiners to provide the Exam. GLOBAL lists the specific
accreditations of each Competence Center and the accredited
Examiners. In the Exams of this Qualification Program, the use of
Watchers/Observers may be necessary, requiring the permanent

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presence of Examiners or Watchers/Observers specifically designated

during the entire duration of the Exam.

The Competence Center must have a management tool that

guarantees the quality of the Exams, covering the control of documents
and records, non-conformities and complaints and corrective actions.
The management tool must ensure that materials and equipment are
controlled and must maintain sufficient evidence for GLOBAL to be able
to evaluate all processes.

The Competence Center is responsible for adequately informing

candidates about Exams, indicating that additional information can be
obtained directly from GLOBAL.

The Competence Center accredited by GLOBAL is responsible for fully

complying with the requirements established for Examiners and
Exams, including facilities and equipment, and must meet all the
criteria that ensure that the Qualification Program meets its objectives.
The Competence Center must use only Examiners approved by
GLOBAL.

The obligations of GLOBAL and the Competence Center are established

in the Agreement signed by the parties, indicating the rights and duties
of each party and including a provision guaranteeing that the
accreditation by GLOBAL does not generate rights regarding the
certificates issued, and the Agreement may be canceled by unilateral
decision by GLOBAL, considering compliance with the obligations as
defined in the Agreement, regardless of what happens with the
certificates issued to people who used the Competence Center during
the period in which it was accredited by GLOBAL.

The Competence Center must keep GLOBAL permanently informed

about the use of the accredited Examiners, the accredited Exams and
the evaluated professionals, including information that allows for
continuous improvement of the Exams and must include complaints
and suggestions from the evaluated professionals and other interested
parties.

The Competence Center formally accepts, in the signed Agreement, all

GLOBAL requirements regarding the maintenance of this accreditation,
including those relating to impartiality, confidentiality and information
security. It accepts not only to continuously inform, but to receive
periodic or extraordinary evaluations from GLOBAL to verify the
processes and records that relate to the accreditations and people
examined within the scope of that accreditation.

It is encouraged that the Competence Center is able to provide Exams

for people with special needs, unless the disability that the person has

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forbids him to be certified in the specific Qualification. Examination

policies and procedures that determine reasonable accommodations for
people with special conditions, such as reading aids, extended time,
long and printed Exam questions, must be documented and available
to all interested parties and must meet any and all requirements
governmental.

Successful completion of an Exam means that the Examiner and the

Competence Center ensure that the Qualification Program
requirements are in accordance with the required learning goals and
with the skills and other requirements being assessed by the Exam.

The Competence Center is responsible for supporting Examiners to fully

comply with established requirements, maintaining records and
objective evidence of such compliance. Detected deviations must be
reported immediately to GLOBAL.

3.2. EMPLOYER

The Employer can be responsible for sending the Candidate of

Certification to GLOBAL, validating the personal information provided
by the Candidate, including statements on education, training and
professional experience.

GLOBAL can keep an Agreement with the Employer aiming collectively

registering employees for whom the employer wishes to register and
to certify according to this Certification Program, as long as it can
demonstrate the fulfillment of all applicable requirements required by
GLOBAL to do such registration and certification.

In the case of self-employed person, GLOBAL will accept the

statements only if attested by third party legally or administratively
empowered to attest. GLOBAL will examine each case whether to
accept the documentation provided, stating the reasons and advising
the Candidate when the documentation is not accepted.

The certification of a person attests the Competence of that person to

perform activity related to the certified Qualification, but it is not an
authorization for that person to work. The authorization to work is
solely the responsibility of the Employer.

The Employer of a Certified Person is responsible for:

a) To grant permits for operation, including ensuring the
specific additional training related to the work to be
performed;
b) Issue all documents concerning work permits;

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c) Ensure the validity of the results of the activities

performed by the Certified Persons;
d) Ensure that annual tests of visual acuity and other
requirements for physical fitness are effectively performed
as specified;
e) Ensure that the methods are applied continuously and
properly, as required;
f) Ensure that persons hold valid certificates for the
relevant tasks;
g) Keep appropriate records.

In the case of self-employed person, the certified person assumes by

himself all the responsibilities listed above that usually applies to the
Employer.

3.3. EXAMINERS

GLOBAL individually registers and controls the Examiners accredited in

this Qualification Program, guaranteeing the adequacy, reliability,
confidentiality, impartiality and security of information. The accredited
Competence Centers are responsible for continually informing GLOBAL
about the accredited Examiners used, maintaining records that show
the fulfillment of their commitments.

GLOBAL monitors Examiners individually for conduct, suitability and

performance, and can perform this assessment and monitoring during
an Exam. In the case of this Program, it may be necessary to use
personnel in addition to the Examiner to support the execution or
monitoring of the Exams. In cases of groups of candidates with a larger
number of participants, it may be necessary to have an Examiner who
supports the Lead Examiner. The Examiner designated as the Lead
Examiner is solely responsible for the success of the Exam.

GLOBAL shows, keeping records, that Examiners:

a) Understand the Qualification Program and the Program
requirements.
b) They can comply with all the procedures required by the
Program.
c) They have competence in the field where they work as
Examiners and fulfill all the requirements of the Qualification
in which they are examining.
d) They are fluent, both in written and oral communication, in
the language of the Exam.
e) Promptly identify and inform the Competence Center of any
conflict of interest in order to guarantee impartiality in the
judgment.

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Examiners for this Qualification Program must be qualified in the

specific Exam and must be professionals with recognized leadership
and seniority. Examiners who lead an Exam are called "Lead
Examiners". Leading Examiners are approved by the Leading
Examiners already appointed, through a peer review process, when the
initial nomination is made and to assess the possibility of the
Examiner's progression between the Examiner in Training, Examiner
and Lead Examiner levels.

For new Qualifications, introduced in addition to those already existing

in that Qualification Program, GLOBAL may appoint competent and
properly qualified personnel as Examiners, considering the transition
phase necessary to achieve the formal Qualification specified for the
Examiner function of that specific Qualification. This transition period
is a maximum of five years, and GLOBAL must ensure that the
nominated person will obtain full Qualification as an Examiner within
two years. GLOBAL must keep records and demonstrate that the
person provisionally appointed as Examiner meets the following
criteria:
a) Has sufficient knowledge of the principles and concepts
involved in Qualification;
b) Has proven professional experience in Qualification;
c) Has skills to conduct Exams;
d) Know and be able to interpret all the processes, materials
and documents involved in the Exam.

3.4 EXAMS

GLOBAL individually registers and controls the Exams established in

this Qualification Program as necessary for a given Qualification, also
guaranteeing the control of adequacy, reliability, confidentiality,
impartiality and information security.

Exams are prepared by GLOBAL with the participation of the IBRACON

Sectorial Personnel Certification Committee and specialists who
prepare the content, composing the question bank controlled by
GLOBAL and used to select the questions included in the Exams. Exams
assess Competence in a consistent and objective way through written,
oral, practical, observational and other reliable and reproducible
exams, the Examination methodology and its adequacy to the
assessment objectives being clearly identified. The Exams are
approved by the Technical Manager and by the Sectorial Committee for
Personnel Certification of IBRACON.

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Exams are part of the confidential documents controlled by both

GLOBAL and the Competence Center. Only Examiners have access to
Exams, this access being restricted to specific areas where they are
accredited to perform Exams.

Exams are used as an instrument to demonstrate Competence and

must be structured in order to ensure that this assessment is: (a)
Valid; (b) Sufficient; (c) Updated; (d) Authentic; (it's trustable; (f) Fair.
In addition, the Examination process must allow the same result to be
obtained by different Examiners qualified in different places approved
for the application of the Examination.

For the Qualification and Requalification of Professionals in the

Concrete Productive Chain, the General and Specific Theoretical
Examination and the Practical Examination are applied. The Candidate
must obtain a minimum score of 70% in the Theoretical Exam and 80%
in the Practical Exam.

Exams are applied before Qualification and Requalification.

For this Qualification Program, the Exams related to each Qualification

of the Professional of the Concrete Productive Chain are applicable, as
indicated below, using the acronym T for the Theoretical part, involving
the General Theoretical (TG) and Specific Theoretical (TE), and the
acronym P for the Practical Exam:

• PC09E01 – Auxiliary Technician – Technological Control of

Concrete (TCC)

• PC09E02 – Laboratory Technician I – TCC

• PC09E03 – Laboratory Technician II - TCC

• PC09E04 – Tecnologist – TCC

• PC09E05 – Inspector – Technological Contr. Conc. TCC

• PC09E06 - Inspector – Pavement of Concrete

• PC09E11 – Inspector I – Concrete Engineering Structure

• PC09E12 – Inspector II – Concrete Engineering Structure

The content, how to apply, whether theoretical or practical, the

duration and the number of questions are indicated below:

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3.4.1. GENERAL AND SPECIFIC THEORETICAL EXAMS

The Theoretical Exam is an exam without consultation, consisting of

multiple choice or essay questions, which cover the general concepts
and concepts of the applicable methods, in the appropriate depth, as
indicated below.

The Theoretical Exam contains 40 questions to be answered in a

maximum of 120 minutes, covering 20 questions from the General
Exam and 20 questions from the Specific Exam. For approval, it is
required to obtain an average of 70%, with a weighting of 30% for the
grade of the General questions and 70% for the grade of the Specific
questions. For approval, it is required also a minimum score of 50% on
General Exam and 70% on Specific Exam is also required.

Theoretical Exams are applied to the various Qualifications based on

the content required in the training for each Qualification, as detailed
in the following items.

The items related to Basic Knowledge are applicable for the General
Theoretical Exam. For the Specific Theoretical Examination, the items
related to the basic concepts of each activity are applicable, for
example, concrete control, concrete component materials, properties
of fresh and hardened concrete, preparation control, application and
inspection etc.

Tables that present the Activity Groups for each Qualification

complement the data presented in the Tables with the training. The
acronyms used in the Tables with the Activity Groups indicate the
following activities, according to the Qualification sought by the
Professional:

CB: Basic knowledge of the test, that is, principle of operation,

conditions of application, limitations of use, nature of the expected
results.
EX: In addition to the provisions in CB, perform the test and record the
test conditions and results obtained.
AR: In addition to what is provided for in EX, plans, guides the
execution of the test, interprets and evaluates the results, that is, has
discernment about executive inspection procedures, sampling, number

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of tests, periodicity and collection points and evaluates the acceptance

limits or representativeness of the results.
CA: Performs calculations, based on the information contained in the
forms.
CP: Interprets and evaluates executive inspection or test procedures,
sampling, number of tests, periodicity, collection points.

3.4.1.1. GENERAL AND SPECIFIC EXAMS FOR THE CONCRETE

TECHNOLOGICAL CONTROL PROFESSIONAL

In the Technological Control of Concrete, the General and Specific

Theoretical Exams PC09E01 to PC09E05 are applicable, according to
the Qualification sought by the Candidate. These Exams are based on
the content required in the training for each Qualification, as indicated
in Table 1.

Table 2 presents the Activity Groups for each Qualification of

Technological Control Professionals in Concrete, complementing the
data presented in Table 1.

Table 1 – Basic training for Technological Control of Concrete

Item Subject Required Knowledge

Work safety (Regulatory Norms-NR)
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Metrology and equipment calibration
Basics of mathematics / calculus (mean, deviation
standard, volume, area, density, consumption)
1 Basic Knowledge Handling of measuring equipment in laboratories
Accreditation notions according to ABNT NBR ISO/IEC 17025
International Metrology Vocabulary (VIM) (basic terms)
Rules for rounding and significant figures
Corporate environment and social responsibility
Reporting
Basic concepts Normalization of concrete
2 about control of Purpose and application of quality control of concrete
concrete
Materials
components
of concrete,
According to Table 2 for the group of professionals of
3 properties of
Technological Control of Concrete
fresh and
hardened
concrete,

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control of
preparation,
application and
inspection the
concrete

Table 2 - Group of Activities for Professionals of Technological Control of Concrete

Aggregates (AGR) Auxi Laboratory Tecno Inspe

Standard Subject liar I II logist ctor
DER M 28 Moisture by the stove EX EX CA EX CA EX CA AR
CP AR
DNER ME-89 Aggregate durability - - EX CA EX CA AR
CP AR
ABNT NBR 6467 Swelling (Soft Aggregate) - - EX CA EX CA AR
CP AR
ABNT NBR 7211 Specification - - - AR AR
ABNT NBR 7218 Clod clay EX - EX CA EX CA AR
CP AR
ABNT NBR 7221 Sand quality - - EX CA EX CA AR
CP AR
ABNT NBR 7809 Shape index (Big Aggregate) - - EX CA EX CA AR
CP AR
ABNT NBR 9775 Chapman Moisture (Soft Aggregate) EX EX CA EX CA EX CA AR
CP AR
ABNT NBR 9917 Soluble salts, chlorides and sulphates (Soft - - EX CA EX CA AR
Aggregate) CP AR
ABNT NBR 9936 Light particles - - EX CA EX CA AR
CP AR
ABNT NBR 9938 Crush resistance (Coarse aggregate) - - EX CA EX CA AR
CP AR
ABNT NBR 9939 Drying humidity (Gravel Aggregate) EX EX CA EX CA EX CA AR
CP AR
ABNT NBR 15577 Alkali-greg reaction - Parts 1, 4, 5 and 6 - - - EX CA AR
CP AR
ABNT NBR NM 26 Sampling EX EX EX EX CP CP AR
ABNT NBR NM 27 Absorption field sample reduction EX EX EX EX CP CP AR
ABNT NBR NM 30 (Soft Aggregate) - EX CA EX CA EX CA AR
CP AR
ABNT NBR NM 45 Unit mass and void volume - - EX CA EX CA AR
CP AR
ABNT NBR NM 46 Thin material EX - EX CA EX CA AR
CP AR
ABNT NBR NM 49 Organic impurities (Soft Aggregate) EX - EX CA EX CA AR
CP AR
ABNT NBR NM 51 Abrasion “Los Angeles” (Big Aggregate) - - EX CA EX CA AR
CP AR
ABNT NBR NM 52 Specific mass (Soft Aggregate) EX EX CA EX CA EX CA AR
CP AR
ABNT NBR NM 53 Absorption and specific mass (Coarse - EX CA EX CA EX CA AR
Aggregate) CP AR
ABNT NBR NM 248 Granulometry EX EX CA EX CA AR

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EX CA
CP AR
Fresh concrete (CFR) AUX LAB I LAB II TECN INSP
ABNT NBR 5738 Molding and curing of specimens - Concrete EX EX EX EX CP CP AR
ABNT NBR 7212 dosed in central
- General conditions - EX AR EX AR EX AR AR
- Specific conditions - EX AR EX AR EX AR AR
- Inspection, acceptance and rejection - - - EX AR AR
ABNT NBR 9605 Trace reconstitution - - EX CA EX CA AR
CP AR
ABNT NBR 9833 Specific mass / incorporated air - EX CA EX CA EX CA AR
AR AR CP AR
ABNT NBR 10342 Loss of rebate EX EX EX AR AR
ABNT NBR 10908 Additives - Uniformity tests - - EX CA AR AR
ABNT NBR 12317 Checking additive performance - EX EX EX CA AR
CP AR
ABNT NBR 12655 Concrete preparation, control and receiving - - - CP AR AR
ABNT NBR 12821 Preparation of concrete in the laboratory EX - EX AR AR
ABNT NBR 14931 Execution of concrete structures (Concreting) - - - CP AR CP AR
EX CA
ABNT NBR 15558 Water exudation - EX CA EX CA CP AR AR
EX CA
ABNT NBR 15823 Self-compacting concrete - Spreading and - EX CA EX CA CP AR AR
– Partes 1, 2 e 3 passing ability through the J ring AR
ABNT NBR 15900 Water for concrete - - EX CA EX CA AR
– Partes 1, 2 e 3
ABNT NBR NM 9 Gripping times - - EX CA CP AR AR

ABNT NBR NM 47 Air content - Pressometric method - EX CA EX CA EX CA AR

CP AR
ABNT NBR NM 67 Felling by the cone trunk EX AR EX AR EX AR EX AR EX AR
CP CP
ABNT NBR NM 33 Sampling EX EX EX EX CP EX CP
Hardened concrete (CEN) AUX LAB I LAB II TECN INSP
ABNT NBR 5739 Compression of specimens EX EX CA EX CA EX CA AR
CP AR
ABNT NBR 7212 - Statistical evaluation - - - EX CA AR
CP AR
- Acceptance and rejection - - - EX AR AR
ABNT NBR 7222 Diametrical compression traction EX EX CA EX CA EX CA AR
CP AR
ABNT NBR 7584 Sclerometry - EX EX EX CA CP AR
CP AR
ABNT NBR 7680 Testimony extraction - EX CA EX CA EX CA CP AR
CP AR
ABNT NBR 8522 Deformation module - - EX EX CA AR
CP AR
ABNT NBR 8802 Ultrasonic wave propagation - EX - EX CA AR
CP AR
ABNT NBR 9204 Electrical resistivity - volumetric - - EX CA EX CA AR
CP AR
ABNT NBR 9778 Immersion absorption, voids index, specific EX - EX CA EX CA AR
mass CP AR
ABNT NBR 9779 Capillarity absorption EX - EX CA EX CA AR
CP AR

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ABNT NBR 10786 Water permeability - - EX CA EX CA AR

CP AR
ABNT NBR 10787 Pressure water penetration - - EX CA EX CA AR
CP AR
ABNT NBR 12142 Bending traction EX EX CA EX CA EX CA AR
CP AR
ABNT NBR 12655 Concrete preparation, control and receiving - - - CP AR AR
ABNT NBR 14931 Execution of concrete structures (curing) - - - CP AR CP AR
ASTM C 157 Change of length - - EX CA EX CA AR
CP AR
Cement (CIM) AUX LAB I LAB II TECN INSP
ABNT NBR 5732 Common Portland Cement - - - AR AR
ABNT NBR 5733 Portland cement of high initial strength - - - AR AR
ABNT NBR 5735 Blast Furnace Portland Cement - - - AR AR
ABNT NBR 5736 Portland pozzolanic cement - - - AR AR
ABNT NBR 5737 Portland sulfate resistant cement - - - AR AR
ABNT NBR 5741 Sample extraction EX EX CP EX CP EX CP -
ABNT NBR 7215 Compressive strength - EX CA EX CA EX CA AR
CP AR
ABNT NBR 11578 Portland cement compound - - - AR AR
ABNT NBR 11579 Fineness - EX CA EX CA EX CA AR
CP AR
ABNT NBR 11582 Expandability - - EX CA EX CA AR
CP AR
ABNT NBR 12989 Portland cement white - - - AR AR
ABNT NBR 13116 Portland cement of low heat of hydration - - - AR AR
ABNT NBR NM 23 Specific mass - - EX CA EX CA AR
CP AR
ABNT NBR NM 43 Normal consistency - - EX EX CP -
AR
ABNT NBR NM 65 Gripping times - - EX CA EX CA AR
CP AR
ABNT NBR NM 76 Blaine specific surface - - EX CA EX CA AR
CP AR
Steel for armed and prestressed concrete (ACO) AUX LAB I LAB II TECN INSP
ABNT NBR 6153 Folding - - EX AR EX CP AR
AR
ABNT NBR 6349 Wires, bars and strands for prestressing – - - EX AR WX CP AR
Tensile test AR
ABNT NBR 7477 Surface forming - - - EX CA AR
CP AR
ABNT NBR 7478 Fatigue - - - EX CA AR
CP AR
ABNT NBR 7480 Steel bars and wires for concrete
- Sampling - EX EX EX CP EX CP
- Inspection - EX EX EX CP EX CP
- Acceptance and rejection - - - AR AR
ABNT NBR 7482 Wires for prestressed concrete (sampling) - - EX EX CP EX CP
AR
ABNT NBR 7483 Prestressed concrete strands (sampling) - - EX EX CP EX CP
AR
ABNT NBR 14931 Execution of concrete structures
- Armor - - - - EX AR
- Annexes A and C - - - - EX AR
ABNT NBR ISO 6892 Traction - - AR

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EX CA EX CA
AR CP AR
Prestressed concrete (CPR) AUX LAB I LAB II TECN INSP
ABNT NBR 7215 Compressive strength - EX EX - -
ABNT NBR 7681 Injection syrup - Specification - - EX CP EX CP EX CP
ABNT NBR 7682 Injection syrup - Fluidity - EX EX AR EX CP AR
AR
ABNT NBR 7683 Injection syrup - Exudation and expansion - - EX CA EX CA AR
AR CP AR
ABNT NBR 7684 Injection syrup - Compressive strength - - EX CA EX CA AR
CP AR
ABNT NBR 7685 Injection syrup - service life - - EX CA EX CP AR
AR CA
ABNT NBR 14931 Execution of concrete structures - - - - EX CP
- Procedure (Annex B) AR
Forms and studs (FES) AUX LAB I LAB II TECN INSP
ABNT NBR 14931 Execution of concrete structures - - - - EX CA
- Procedure (form systems)

3.4.1.2. GENERAL AND SPECIFIC EXAMINATION FOR CONCRETE

PAVEMENT INSPECTOR
For Concrete Pavement Inspector the General and Specific Theoretical
Exam PC09E06 is applicable. This Exam is based on the content required
in the training for each Qualification, as indicated in Table 3.
Table 4 shows the Activity Group for the Concrete Pavement Inspector.

Table 3: Basic training for pavement of concrete inspector

Item Subject Required knowledge

Work safety (Regulatory Norms-NR)
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Metrology and equipment calibration
Basics of mathematics / calculus (mean, deviation
standard, volume, area, density, consumption)
1 Basic concepts Handling of measuring equipment in laboratories
Accreditation notions according to ABNT NBR ISO/IEC 17025
International Metrology Vocabulary (VIM) (basic terms)
Rules for rounding and significant figures
Corporate environment and social responsibility
Reporting
Materials
components of
As per Table 4 for the Concrete Pavement Inspector group of
2 concrete,
activities.
properties of
fresh and

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hardened
concrete,
control of
production,
application and
inspection of
concrete
Initial preparation for concreting the floorboard
Receiving, sampling, launching and distribution (unloading
and spreading)
Concrete densification (carried out by the paver or vibrating
ruler and immersion vibrators, depending on the process)
Pavement of
Leveling the concrete layer
3 Portland cement
Surface finish (flatness of the surface)
concrete
Texturing (check the equipment to be used and later sand
stain test)
Protection and curing (evaluation of curing agent application)
Cutting and sealing joints (cutting time control)
Rolling comfort

Table 4 – Group of Activities for Concrete Pavement Inspector

Standard Subjects
Activities
Materiais componentes (agregados, cimento, água, aditivos, adições e aço)
ABNT NBR 5732 Common Portland Cement AR - -
ABNT NBR 5733 Portland cement of high initial strength AR - -
ABNT NBR 5735 Blast Furnace Portland Cement AR - -
ABNT NBR 5736 Portland pozzolanic cement AR - -
ABNT NBR 5737 Portland sulfate resistant cement AR - -
ABNT NBR 5741 Extraction of cement samples AR CP -
ABNT NBR 7211 Concrete aggregates - Specification AR - -
ABNT NBR 7480 Steel for reinforced concrete reinforcement - Specification AR CP -
ABNT NBR 7482 Steel wires for prestressed concrete - Specification AR CP -
ABNT NBR 7483 Steel strands for prestressed concrete structures (sampling) AR CP -
ABNT NBR 11578 Portland cement compound AR - -
ABNT NBR 11768 Concrete additives (sampling and specification) AR CP -
ABNT NBR 12653 Pozzolanic materials - Specification AR CP -
ABNT NBR 13956 Active silica for use with Portland cement AR CP -
ABNT NBR 15530 Steel fibers for concrete AR CP -
ABNT NBR 15894-1 Metakaolin for use with Portland cement AR CP -
ABNT NBR 15900 - Water for mixing concrete AR CP -
Partes 1, 2 e 3
ABNT NBR NM 26 Aggregates - Sampling AR CP -
ABNT NBR NM 27 Aggregates - Field sample reduction AR CP -
ASTM C 1116 Standard specification for fiber-reinforced concrete (steel, glass, synthetic) AR CP -
Calda para injeção em bainhas de protensão Activities
ABNT NBR 7681 Cement grout for injection - Specification CP-AR AR CP -
ABNT NBR 14931 Execution of concrete structures - Procedure (Annex B, without B.4) AR CP EX
ABNT NBR NM 19 Portand Cement - Chemical analysis - Determination of sulfur as sulfide AR - -
Forms and armor Activities
DNIT 047-ES Rigid pavement - Execution of rigid pavement with small equipment AR - -

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DNIT 048-ES Rigid pavement - Execution of rigid pavement with rail-shaped equipment AR - -
DNIT 049-ES Rigid pavement - Execution of rigid pavement with sliding equipment AR - -
Reading of the project to evaluate shapes, reinforcement, connection bars
Conforme projeto and transfer bars AR - -
do pavimento
Fresh concrete (CFR) Activities
ABNT NBR 5738 Molding and curing of specimens AR CP -
ABNT NBR 9833 Specific mass / incorporated air AR - -
ABNT NBR 12655 Concrete preparation, control and receiving AR CP -
ABNT NBR 15558 Concrete - Determination of exudation AR - -
ABNT NBR NM 9 Concrete - Determination of the setting time AR -
-
ABNT NBR NM 33 Concrete - Sampling AR CP
ABNT NBR NM 47 Concrete - Determination of air content - Pressometric method AR -
-
ABNT NBR NM 67 Concrete - Determination of abatement by the cone trunk CP-AR AR CP -
DNIT 064-ME Rigid pavement - VeBe Consistometer AR CP -
Hardened concrete (CEN) Activities
ABNT NBR 5739 Concrete - Compression of specimens AR - -
ABNT NBR 7222 Concrete - Determination of traction by diametrical compression AR - -
ABNT NBR 7680 Concrete - Extraction, preparation and testing of cores AR CP -
ABNT NBR 8802 Hardened concrete - Ultrasonic wave propagation AR - -
ABNT NBR 9778 Hardened concrete - Determination of water absorption, voids index, AR - -
specific mass - - -
ABNT NBR 9779 Hardened Concrete - Determination of water absorption by capillarity AR - -
ABNT NBR 12142 Concrete - Determination of resistance - Tensile bending AR - -
DNIT 053-ME Rigid pavement - Determination of concrete shrinkage by drying AR - -
Pavement of concrete (PAV) Activities
ABNT NBR 7583 Execution - Concrete pavement - Procedure AR CP EX
ASTM C 309 Curing agent AR - -
ASTM E 965 Sand stain AR CP -
DNIT 046-EM Rigid floor - Joint sealant - Material specification AR CP -
According to the Checking the thickness of the plates AR CP EX
floor design
According to the Positioning of transverse and longitudinal joints AR CP EX
floor design
According to the Checking the cutting depth of longitudinal and transverse joints AR CP EX
floor design
According to the Position and specification of transfer bars AR CP EX
floor design
According to the Connection bars positioning and specification AR CP EX
floor design
According to DNIT Rolling comfort AR CP -
062-PRO floor
design

3.4.1.3. GENERAL AND SPECIFIC EXAMS FOR CONCRETE

STRUCTURE INSPECTOR

For Inspectors I of Concrete Engineering Structures the General and

Specific Theoretical Exams PC09E11 and PC09E12 are applicable,
according to the Qualification sought by the Candidate. These Exams

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are based on the content of the training and the skills required for each
Qualification, as indicated in Tables 7 to 11 indicated below.

The reference standards are NBR 16230 and NBR 9452.

Table 5 presents the training and Table 6 the skills required for
Inspector I of Concrete Engineering Structures, being complemented
by Table 11 where the Groups of Activities of Inspectors I of Concrete
Engineering Structures are indicated.

Table 7 presents the training and Table 8 the skills required for
Inspector II of Concrete Engineering Structures, being complemented
by Table 9 where are the Groups of Activities of Inspectors II of
Concrete Engineering Structures.

Table 5 – Basic training for Inspector I of Concrete Engineering Structure

Item Subject Required Knowledge

Basics of using personal protective equipment (PPE) and
collective protective equipment (EPC)
Metrology and equipment calibration
Basics of mathematics / calculus (average, volume, area,
1 Basic Concepts density, consumption)
Handling of equipment, machines, tools and instruments
International System of Unity (SI)
Rules for rounding and significant figures (ABNT NBR 5891)
Basics of environmental preservation
Work team
People management
guidance
Leadership
2 in inspection
OH&S and Environment (health, environment and safety)
activities in
Concepts of planning
field
Technical drawing
Inspection of Notions of structural behavior
concrete Pathology of concrete structures
3
engineering Building materials
structures Constructive techniques
Normalization
Knowledge of Electricity fundamentals
methods of Testing equipment
testing on Electronics basics
4
concrete Chemistry basics
engineering
structures
5 NBR 9452 Inspection types

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Concrete structure classification criteria

Basic roadmap and cadastral inspection form
Basic roadmap and form for routine inspection

Table 6 – Required competence for Inspector I of Concrete Engineering Structure

Elements of competence Performance standards

Read and interpret projects - Identifying symbology
- Correlating the drawing with the existing structure
Register structural elements - Identifying structural elements
- Performing geometric survey
- Elaborating the geometric registration sketch
Collect historical - Interviewing owners, users of the work, neighborhood,
information of the work in professionals responsible for the project, execution and
the field others
Document pathological - Identifying pathological manifestations
demonstrations - Characterizing pathological manifestations
- Registering graphically, photographically and / or using
spreadsheets
- Quantifying pathological manifestations
- Scaling pathological manifestations
Identify the severity of - Comparing with technical references and / or data from
pathological manifestations previous studies and technical bibliography
- Correlating anomalies to their probable causes
- Informing superiors about the severity of pathological
manifestations
Distribute activities - Delegating tasks
- Controlling the execution time of tasks
Collect test samples - Removing manually or mechanically
- Packing
- Identifying
- Transporting
- Checking your conditions against the procedures provided
for in the Technical Standards
Track field sampling - Interpreting procedures and / or standards
- Establishing the test site on time
- Checking consistency of results
Comply with work plan - Mobilizing activities with the resources provided
- Controlling the schedule
- Suggesting schedule adjustments to your superior
Designate activities - Distributing equipment, tools and materials to the team
- Implementing the logistics for the execution of activities
- Specifying tasks
- Pointing out imminent risks
Mitigate risk situations - Checking security actions for the team
- Taking necessary actions to mitigate risks

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- Aborting the activity if there are non-mitigable risks for the

team
- Reporting the accident risk situation to the superior

Table 7 – Basic training for Inspector II of Concrete Engineering Structure

Item Subject Required knowledge

Basics of using personal protective equipment
(PPE) and collective protection equipment (EPC)
Metrology and equipment calibration
Basics of mathematics / calculus (average, volume, area,
density, consumption)
1 Basic concepts
Handling of equipment, machines, tools and instruments
International System of Unity (SI)
Rules for rounding and significant figures (ABNT NBR 5891)
Basics of environmental preservation
Computer science
Concrete Concepts of OH&S and Environment
engineering Planning notions
2 structure Notions of logistics
inspection Pathology of concrete structures
planning Tests on concrete structures
Supervision of Leadership
inspection of People management
3 concrete Planning
engineering Resource management
structures
Assessment of Structural design
concrete Structural behavior
engineering Pathology of concrete structures
structures Tests on concrete structures
4
Normalization
Structure constituent materials
Guidelines for the durability of concrete structures and design
criteria that aim at durability (ABNT NBR 6118)

Table 8 – Required competence for Inspector II of Concrete Engineering Structure

Elements of competence Performance standard

Interpret the technical - Identifying the object of the contract
scope of contract - Assessing the time available to perform the service
- Checking the contractual requirements for quality, safety,
environment and health
Search the work history - Searching for technical documents

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- Collecting supplementary information (such as interviews,

press records, etc.)
Elaborate work plan - Sizing the team
- Specifying equipment, tools and materials
- Elaborating schedule
- Defining inspection methodology
- Defining test types, locations and quantities based on the
analysis of the set of characteristics, properties and exposure
conditions (Annex B)
- Defining form of mobilization and logistics
- Setting priorities
Diagnose the pathological - Assigning a degree of criticality to the structure
condition - Analyzing the work history, technical documents and
environmental conditions
- Analyzing test results according to technical standards and
established parameters
- Analyzing the data collected in the field
- Using multidisciplinary teams
Predict the pathological - Analyzing the diagnosis
condition - Developing preventive and / or corrective maintenance plan
- Estimating the evolution of the pathological manifestation
- Using multidisciplinary teams
Report - Compiling the analysis results
- Organizing data presentation
- Analyzing graphic elements
- Analyzing quantitative and qualitative spreadsheets of
anomalies
Issue the final conclusion - Consolidating the results of the analyzes
(final report and declaration - Formalizing the conclusions on the analyzes
of the assessment) - Validating reports
- Proposing the action to be taken
Develop recovery or repair - Defining executive procedures
and protection - Specifying materials, equipment and standards
methodology - Using multidisciplinary teams

Table 9 – Minimum requirements related to practical field Exam for Inspector of Concrete
Engineering Structure

Exam item Inspector I Inspector II

Reinforcement cover thickness gauge, estimate of the diameter and its EX AR
position (pacometry) EX AR
ABNT NBR 7584 EX AR
ABNT NBR 7680 EX AR
ABNT NBR 8802 EX AR
ABNT NBR 12655 EX AR
ASTM C 876 CB AR
DIN EN 14630 EX AR

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3.4.2. PRACTICAL EXAMS

The Candidate must be previously approved in the General and Specific
Theoretical Exam to participate in the Practical Exam.

The Practical Exam consists of demonstrating proficiency in performing

the tasks that are typical of those developed in the performance of the
Candidate's activities.

The Practical Exam is based on the training and competencies indicated

in Tables 1 to 9 for each Qualification, focusing especially on the
execution activities, aiming to assess the Candidate's familiarity and
ability to perform correctly the required.

The total time taken for the Practical Exam depends on the Qualification
required, which is indicated below. The minimum passing grade is
80%.

3.4.2.1 PRACTICAL EXAM FOR INSPECTOR OF CONCRETE

ENGINEERING STRUCTURE

The Candidate must be previously approved in the General and Specific

Theoretical Exam to participate in the Practical Exam.

The Practical Exam consists of demonstrating proficiency in performing

the tasks that are typical of those developed in the performance of the
Candidate's activities.

The Practical Examination of Inspector I of Concrete Engineering

Structures lasts 3 hours.

To perform the Practical Exam, the Candidate must bring a helmet,

safety vest (road protection), clipboard, mechanical pencil, pen,
measuring tape, cell phone or camera and flashlight.

The NBR 9452 standard can be used.

The following items will be evaluated, with their respective weights:

• 10% - The geometric register,

• 60% - Pathologies (Super structure, meso structure, support devices,
pavement, signaling, sidewalks, guardrails, fenders, expansion joints,
drainage)
• 10% - Test program
• 10% - Photographic documentation
• 10% - OAE classification

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Photographic records should be made with a photo of the inspected

structure and, in general, a photo of each identified pathology.

3.4.2.2 OTHER PRACTICAL EXAMS

For Technological Control of Concrete and Inspection of Pavement the

activities will be carried out by the Candidate, accompanied by the
Examiner, as established in the content covered by the specific
Qualification.

3.5. REEXAM AND EXEMPTION OF EXAM

A candidate who is not approved for unethical behavior must wait for
at least 12 months before reapplying for the exam.

A candidate who fails and does not pass any part of the exam may be
re-examined twice in the specific part in which he / she failed, provided
that the review occurs after a period of one month and up to two years
after the original exam.

The failed candidate on a third attempt, in any part of the exam, must
retake the exam in its entirety, and must wait for the minimum period
of 1 month to have passed.

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4. QUALIFICATION OF PROFESSSIONALS IN THE

PRODUCTIVE CONCRETE CHAIN

The qualification of the Professionals in the Concrete Productive Chain

is carried out in stages that cover the request, the execution of the
initial qualification and requalification, the monitoring of the
maintenance of the qualification, the suspension and withdrawal of the
certificate, the extension or reduction of the scope of the Qualification
certified.

The qualification request is made by filling in the appropriate Form,

contained on the GLOBAL website (www.globalpersoncert.com), which
is processed as soon as the payment of the fee related to the
Theoretical Exam is evidenced, the first step to obtain the registration.
The fee is indicated on the GLOBAL website
(www.globalpersoncert.com). Fees cover the stages of the assessment
activities and are not refundable under any circumstances, including
when the candidate gives up on the stage or fails to meet the
qualification requirements.

The qualification request can also be made by the Employer of the

person seeking Qualification, in which case an Agreement is signed
between GLOBAL and the Employer, in order to ensure that all
requirements are adequately met. The Employer will inform the data
of the employees for whom it seeks Qualification and is responsible to
GLOBAL regarding the fulfillment of all applicable requirements of this
Qualification Program in relation to the reported data.

The prerequisites for qualification and how to meet them for each
Qualification are clearly indicated below, in the items that address each
specific Qualification. The candidate requesting the qualification
declares that he / she fully understands these prerequisites, being
aware that it is his / her sole obligation to assess whether he / she is
meeting the requirements. The applicant should only apply after
making sure that he has understood all the requirements and that he
understands that he fully complies with them. GLOBAL informs and
supports the candidate who needs clarification regarding the Program
and the prerequisites for the desired Qualification.

The documentation gathered during the qualification process, from the

request to the decision, is kept as a record. This documentation is
sufficient for GLOBAL to make the decision on the qualification and to
allow traceability of the qualification steps, in order to identify each
step, what was decided and who decided.

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All stages of the qualification process are controlled by GLOBAL. The

IBRACON Sectorial Personnel Certification Committee has an
outstanding role in the Qualification Decision process, being the central
entity that promotes the Qualification Recommendation. Steps taken
by Competence Centers, Examiners and Observers are carried out by
delegation and control of GLOBAL. The appointment of Competence
Centers, Examiners and Observers is controlled by GLOBAL and
validated by the IBRACON Sectorial Committee for Certification. The
selection of questions from the General and Specific Theoretical Exams
as well as what is required in the Practical Exams are also controlled
by GLOBAL and validated by the IBRACON Sectorial Committee for
Certification.

The steps follow clearly established procedures from the evaluation of

the request received, the analysis and collection of information and the
recommendation of the qualification, based on the evidence collected
by the Registry Technician, in accordance with the requirements of the
Qualification and the recommendations of the Sectorial Committee of
IBRACON certification. The Technical Manager or the Deputy Technical
Manager, after detailed analysis of the process and the
recommendation of the IBRACON Sectorial Committee for Certification,
makes the decision on the qualification. The criteria used by the
Technical Manager or the Assistant Technical Manager for qualification
are set out in this Qualification Program for the required Qualification,
as indicated in the following items.

The decision to qualify is made by a person who is not involved in the

Exam and did not provide the training required by the qualification
process, and records are maintained that demonstrate this
independence.

Decisions regarding qualifications are communicated to the evaluated

professional, maintaining confidentiality about the data of the
evaluated professionals.

All relevant information that justified the decision is informed to the

evaluated professional, allowing the candidate to comment on it,
including on points that have not been sufficiently clarified in the
evaluated documentation and that may have been relevant to the
decision made. If applicable, considering the explanations and new
information provided by the Candidate, the Technical Manager can
forward the process to the Registry Technician, requesting that the new
information and documents be included and a new evaluation be
carried out.

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The certificate is designed to reduce the risk of forgery. A certificate is

issued to each person who meets all the requirements for a Program
Qualification. The certificates indicate: (1) the name of the
certified person; (2) the identification of the Program,
indicating the Area of Competence, the Competence and the
Qualification obtained, which may indicate the Scope of
Qualification, when applicable or appropriate; (3) the
conditions of validity and limitations applicable to
Qualification; (4) the date of qualification and the validity of
the certificate; (5) the unique identification of the certificate,
with the identification of the applicable accreditations,
including the IBRACON logo.

Certificates are provided in digital or printed format.

4.1. ELEGIBILITY FOR THE QUALIFICATION

To obtain the Qualification, the Candidate must meet minimum

requirements of:
- education,
- training,
- professional experience and
- physical fitness and vision

In addition, the Candidate must pass the General and Specific

Theoretical Exam and the Practical Exam.

The Candidate or his Employer must provide documented evidence that

he has successfully completed the Exams in the methods and levels for
which the Qualification is being sought.

The Candidate or his Employer must provide documented evidence that

he meets the requirements for training, professional experience and
physical fitness, including vision.

4.2. MANTENANCE OF QUALIFICATION

The validity of the certificate is five years (60 months), and monitoring
is carried out every 12 months, to verify that the conditions of the
qualification remain valid, in order to ensure the continuous compliance
of the certified person with the Qualification requirements.

In the follow-up every 12 months it is checked if there is information

and complaints from interested parties. It is verified if legal actions

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have been taken in relation to the certified person, and if he remains

an active professional, confirming that the work is being carried out in
a satisfactory continuous manner. Evidence is collected of the
maintenance of the conditions required for qualification, including
regarding the maintenance of the skills and physical capacity necessary
for the good performance of the profession, including with regard to
the vision requirement.

For the revalidation of the qualification after a significant interruption,

the professional must pass a Requalification Exam, the requalification
being valid for a new period of five years.

4.3. REQUALIFICATION

The criteria used by GLOBAL for Requalification, as indicated below,

are applicable to all Professionals in the Concrete Production Chain
included in this Program.

The qualified professional can apply to GLOBAL in a timely manner for

requalification for a new period of five years.

In requalification the following conditions are considered:

a) Documentary evidence that the professional has been

performing activities related to certified Qualification without
significant interruption.

b) The evidence that the physical capacity required for the

good performance of the profession, including with regard to
the vision requirement, is maintained.

c) Passing the Practical Exam, carried out under similar

conditions with those of the initial qualification practical exam.

4.4. EXTENSION, REDUCTION, SUSPENSION AND CANCELLATION

OF THE CERTIFICATE

The extension or reduction of the scope of a certificate can be

performed only when requested by the certified professional, provided
that all the requirements of the Qualification Program related to the
requested modification are met. The request is made following the
same steps as the initial request, now considering what is the desired
extension or reduction.
The requested changes are critically analyzed by the Registration
Technician and by the IBRACON Sectorial Personnel Certification

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Committee and, if approved, by the Technical Manager to decide on

the issuance of the modified certificate, all other conditions relating to
the validity of the certificate and evaluations being maintained
maintenance of the certificate already carried out, as prescribed in the
Qualification Program.
In cases where the certified professional fails to comply with one or
more requirements of the Qualification Program, including those
required for maintaining the certificate, GLOBAL informs the
professional immediately, in writing, requesting that immediate and
corrective actions be taken to correct the detected deviation. If no
corrective action is taken in a manner consistent with what has been
agreed with GLOBAL, the IBRACON Sectorial Committee for People
Certification is informed that the professional will have his certificate
suspended, and from the suspension he cannot declare himself
certified, immediately stopping the performance of activities that
require the professional to be certified.
The suspension of the certificate is for a determined period decided by
the Technical Manager in accordance with what is established in the
Qualification Program. The suspension term is clearly stated at the time
of suspension.
If there is a failure to close the required corrective action within the
stipulated period, GLOBAL requests the IBRACON Sectorial Personnel
Certification Committee to respond with a view to canceling the
certificate. The canceled certificate is informed in the same place where
the certified professionals are listed, with the name of the professional
removed from the list of certified professionals. Printed copies of the
canceled certificate must be returned to GLOBAL immediately.
The significant interruption for a period exceeding 12 months
determines the suspension of the qualification and, when exceeding 24
months, its cancellation.
As far as possible, including regarding the applicable legal, regulatory
and statutory requirements, GLOBAL will inform interested parties
about the suspension and cancellation of the certificate.

4.5. TRANSFER OF QUALIFICATION

If requested by the certified professional, GLOBAL will provide the

necessary information required by another Personnel Certification
Board accredited by the same accrediting entity and for the specific
Qualification where the professional interested in the transfer is
certified, considering that the certificate is still valid.

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5. REQUIREMENTS OF EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE,

TRAINING ANDVISION
5.1. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Tables 10 to 12 indicate the Training and Experience requirements for

each Qualification for Candidates in the Concrete Production Chain.

Table 10 – Minimum Requirements of education and experience for technological control

of concrete

Qualification Alternative A Alternative B Alternative C

Estudantes e
graduados
Técnico em
Tecnologista/ em engenharia civil,
edificações (ensino Ensino médio e três
Inspetor (a) arquitetura e
profissionalizante anos
tecnologia
técnico em construção de experiência
PC09Q04 em construção civil (*)
civil) e dois anos de na atividade
PC09Q05 e um ano de
experiência na atividade
experiência na
atividade
Técnico em edificações
(ensino
Laboratorista Ensino fundamental e
profissionalizante Ensino médio e um
dois anos de
técnico em construção ano de experiência na
PC09Q02 experiência
civil) e seis meses de atividade
PC09Q03 na atividade
experiência na
atividade
4ª Série do ensino
Auxiliar Ensino médio e seis Ensino fundamental e fundamental e um
meses de experiência um ano de experiência ano e seis meses de
PC09Q01 na atividade na atividade experiência na
atividade
(*) Os candidatos devem apresentar comprovação de conclusão das disciplinas “Resistência
dos Materiais” e “Materiais de Construção”.

Tabela 11 - Requisitos mínimos de escolaridade e experiência para Inspetor de Pavimento

de Concreto

Categoria Alternativa A Alternativa B Alternativa C

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Graduados e
estudantes
em engenharia civil, Técnico em edificações
Inspetor arquitetura e (ensino profissionalizante Ensino médio e três
tecnologia técnico em construção anos de experiência na
PC09Q06 em construção civil (*) civil) e dois anos de atividade
e experiência na atividade
um ano de experiência
na atividade
(*) Os candidatos devem apresentar comprovação de conclusão das disciplinas “Resistência
dos Materiais” e “Materiais de Construção”.

Tabela 12 - Requisitos mínimos de escolaridade e experiência para Inspetor de Estruturas

de Concreto

Categoria Alternativa A Alternativa B Alternativa C

Curso superior na área Ensino médio

Ensino médio com
de construção civil, profissionalizante em
Inspetor I cinco
com um ano de construção civil com dois
anos de experiência na
experiência em anos de experiência em
PC09Q11 atividade de inspeção,
patologia e terapia das patologia e terapia das
recuperação ou reforço
estruturas de concreto estruturas de concreto
Engenheiro civil
especialista (pós-
graduado
Curso superior na área
lato sensu, mestre ou
de
doutor) em patologia Engenheiro civil
construção civil com
Inspetor II e com cinco anos de
dez
terapia das estruturas experiência em patologia
anos de experiência
PC09Q12 ou e terapia das estruturas
em
em estruturas de de concreto
patologia e terapia das
concreto,
estruturas de concreto
com dois anos de
experiência na
atividade

5.2. TRAINING
For all Qualifications, the candidate must demonstrate that he / she
has carried out theoretical and practical training, with a minimum

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workload of 20 hours, with content as established in items 3.4.1 to

3.4.4 above.

The training can be confirmed by the Employer's declaration and will

be evaluated by GLOBAL in order to confirm the adequacy as to what
is required, being verified the competence of the Institution and the
Instructor, which must be clearly designated and identified in the
vouchers and declarations provided for the analysis. of GLOBAL.

5.3. PHYSICAL FITNESS AND VISION

Prior to qualification, the Candidate or Employer must provide

satisfactory documentary evidence of vision in accordance with the
following requirements:
• Visual acuity, natural or corrected, assessed by the ability to
read the J-2 letters of the JAEGER standard for close vision, 50
cm away, or by the use of an equivalent method.
• Visual acuity for distant, natural or corrected vision, equal to
or greater than 20/40 of the SNELLEN scale.

After Qualification, visual acuity tests must be carried out annually and
verified by GLOBAL during periodic evaluations. Tests can be
performed by the employer himself.

The physical aptitude to carry out the inspection activities, including

those in the field, according to the applicable working conditions, will
be verified when the Practical Exam is carried out.

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