Concrete Technology at ACC
Concrete Technology is an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree program that is the only one of its kind in the nation. As a student in this two-year program, you learn through a comprehensive curriculum that includes a great deal of hands-on technology and equipment housed in one of the world’s premier facilities — the World Center for Concrete Technology.
The Concrete Technology program at ACC was started in the late 1960’s as one of the original associate’s degree curriculums offered by The Portland Cement Association. Hundreds of men and women have gone through the program, and it continues to be one of the top programs of its kind.
What You Learn
The Concrete Technology program at ACC gives you a broad-based understanding of the technology of concrete. You also learn trouble-shooting techniques to handle problems often encountered by finishers and masons. The program covers all concrete and many related industries, including:
- Construction Inspection and Procedures
- Aggregates
- Cementitious Materials
- Concrete Masonry
- Ready Mixed Concrete
- Admixtures
- Precast and Prestressed
- Pipe and many more
Concrete Tech students build on this educational foundation with a summer semester of co-op work in a related industry between the first and second years of study.
Career Opportunities
With the unique and exclusive credentials you earn through this program, you will find many job opportunities available to you when you graduate. These positions are diverse and include, but are not limited to, specialties such as:
- Management
- Quality Control
- Inspection
- Sales
- Research and Development
- Technical Service
- Production/Supervision
- Engineering Assurance
Salary/Benefits
Your average salary will depend on the size, location and nature of your employer, as well as your skill and experience level. Starting salaries for recent program graduates are approximately $35,000 to $40,000. Most receive a complete benefit package, often including a company vehicle.
Certification
Although certification is not a requirement of this program, the majority of graduates choose to earn state and national credentials through certification exams which are given annually in Alpena. Participation is encouraged because certification can have a positive impact on your employment potential.
