{"id":87907,"date":"2020-02-26T13:46:58","date_gmt":"2020-02-26T18:46:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zonda-develop.go-vip.net\/concrete-construction\/article\/acpa-launches-certification-program_o"},"modified":"2020-02-26T13:46:58","modified_gmt":"2020-02-26T18:46:57","slug":"acpa-launches-certification-program_o","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zonda-develop.go-vip.net\/concrete-construction\/how-to\/construction\/acpa-launches-certification-program_o\/","title":{"rendered":"ACPA Launches Certification Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) has announced updates to the ACPA Operator Training and Certification <br>Program. Referred to as \u201cCertification 2020,\u201d the new program will launch by mid-year 2020 for ACPA operator certification. <br>\u201cThe new training and certification program focuses on elevating the quality and effectiveness of operator safety training and will raise the bar for safety in our industry,\u201d says Christi Collins, ACPA Executive Director. <\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Certification 2020 includes expanded emphasis on major hazards and accidents associated with concrete pumps. Because driving accidents are the most common accident involving a concrete pump, the certification training includes a 22-minute driving video. While most driving accidents occur during backing, an increasing number of accidents occur when pumps make right-hand turns. The new certification presentation addresses both of these common driving hazards.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other features include new graphics and images for an updated look and feel as well as open-ended \u201ctalking points\u201d to encourage audience participation. Talking points are also designed to allow a company to highlight its company policies. The time required to complete the presentation is estimated to take longer than the previous presentation due in part to the discussion points. <\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Certification 2020, offers three ways for operators to achieve ACPA safety training and certification, including: <br>\u2022\tClickSafety: ACPA has contracted with Click Safety to create an online portal, allowing \toperators and any other interested parties to log in and attend the Operator Safety \tPresentation course. The program utilizes voice recognition software to ensure the person \ttaking the course remains engaged for the entire program. Training is divided into modules, \tallowing participants to view the presentation at different times if desired. At the program\u2019s \tconclusion, Click Safety provides a link to the ACPA\u2019s online testing site, where participants \tmay complete the test for ACPA certification. Click Safety will also be available in Spanish. \tCost has yet to be determined. <br>\u2022\tACPA Authorized Training Administrator (ATA): A company may either designate a person \tfrom their company to go through the ACPA Train the Trainer course that teaches the proper \tway to administer the training and certification, or they may hire an ATA by contacting the \tACPA National Office. Fees will be charged if using an outside ATA. There will be a one-time \tcost to go through the Train the Trainer program, but it allows a company to train all its \toperators at once or individually as needed. The Train the Trainer program development is in \tprogress, with an anticipated completion in late spring 2020. Training workshop locations and \tdetails will be announced in early- to mid-2020.<br>\u2022\tACPA Operator Safety Seminar \u2013 Locations will be announced as they are reserved. \tContact the ACPA National Office for more info.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTo date, we\u2019ve presented the new safety presentation at several seminars, with very positive feedback,\u201d says Collins. \u201cThe ACPA Operator Certification Program is the only industry-recognized certification program for testing concrete pumping practices, and we\u2019re proud of our recent updates which will help keep operators safer on their job sites.\u201d<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Certification 2020 will include a revised certification test that\u2019s a better measure of an operator\u2019s knowledge on safe pumping procedures. Full implementation will occur by the end of 2020. <\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information about the ACPA certification, contact the ACPA National Office at 614-431-5618 or email <a href=\"mailto:acpa@concretepumpers.com\">acpa@concretepumpers.com<\/a>. For more information about the ACPA, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.concretepumpers.com\">www.concretepumpers.com<\/a>.<br><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) has announced updates to the ACPA Operator Training and Certification <br \/>Program. Referred to as \u201cCertification 2020,\u201d the new program will launch by mid-year 2020 for ACPA operator certification. <br \/>\u201cThe new training and certification program focuses on elevating the quality and effectiveness of operator safety training and will raise the bar for safety in our industry,\u201d says Christi Collins, ACPA Executive Director. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":87909,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"scheduledNewsletterDates":[],"_scheduled_newsletter_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"zonda_content_type_url_append":"_o","zonda_dfp_zone":"","zonda_exclude_recommended_contents":false,"zonda_exclude_most_popular":false,"zonda_exclude_tagged_results":false,"zonda_eyebrow":"American Concrete Pumping Association ","zonda_last_newsletter_date":"2021-02-26T13:46:57.707-05:00","zonda_original_url":"","zonda_pdf_version":0,"zonda_print_headline":"","zonda_promo_abstract":"","zonda_promo_headline":"","zonda_promo_image":0,"zonda_subheadline":"Certification 2020 will include a revised certification test that\u2019s a better measure of an operator\u2019s knowledge on safe pumping procedures. 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