On behalf of the Institute of Concrete Technology (ICT) the Concrete Society administrate the Stage 1: Concrete Practice examination.

Training description:

This entry-level qualification for Concrete Practice is provided by the Institute of Concrete Technology (ICT).

This qualification enables technicians, operatives, batch plant supervisors and concrete mixer operators/drivers to achieve a formal certificate in recognition of their success in mastering the basic objectives of activities in the concrete industry. It also serves as the first step for new recruits heading for management in the technology of concrete production.

The exam is a multiple choice paper based on the Stage 1 syllabus and is designed to demonstrate an understanding of the practical aspects of concreting.

Pre-requisites:

There are no mandatory pre-requisites. It is a delegates decision to register and take the exam.

Routes to the exam can be:

• The Concrete Society’s Concrete Practice training course is the ideal pre-requisite for this exam.
• Employers may provide their own induction and training programmes.
• Self-learning and/or structured learning by other providers may be sufficient.

Recommended reference materials:

Good Concrete Guide 8, Concrete Practice, 2020.

Title: CT&C Stage 1: Concrete Practice

Duration: 2 hours

Date: Wednesday 3rd June 2026

Time: 11.00am to 1pm

Location: As part of the application process, a location and invigilator for the exam will be agreed.

Payment:

Price: £50 (VAT exempt)

Deadline for registration: Registrations must be submitted and payment received, 10 working days prior to the examination date. The deadline is Wednesday 20 May.

Multiple candidates: If booking multiple candidates, please ensure that all candidates are taking the exam in the same location. If this is not the case, please make a booking for each location.

Please note: This is an ICT exam. Concrete Society membership discounts for training do not apply