Certification Training Programs — Registration Form
(Please use a separate registration form for each attendee)
NECMA and Northeast Hardscape manufacturers are sponsoring contractor certification courses as shown below.
Each location will feature 2 ICPI Paver programs & 2 NCMA SRW programs. Lunch & a light breakfast included.
Registration opens at 7:00, classes begin at 8:00. (Course descriptions & hotel information on reverse.)
Name _______________________________ Address _________________________________________
(Please print or type.)
Firm
_______________________________ City
Phone _______________________________ Email
_____________________ ST _____ Zip ________
__________________________________________
March 22–24, 2016 – Radisson Hotel Providence Airport 2081 Post Rd, Warwick, RI (Reg. Deadline 3/18/16)
▢ 3/22–3/23/16 ICPI: Concrete Paver Installer Course (2 day course)
$ 350 (1)
▢
3/22/16
NCMA: Segmental Retaining Wall Installer Course–Level 1/Basic
$ 225
▢
3/23/16
NCMA: Segmental Retaining Wall Installer Course – Advanced
$ 225 (2)
▢
3/24/16
NCMA: Segmental Retaining Wall Installer Course–Level 1/Basic
$ 225
March 29–30, 2016 – Best Western PLUS 201 Washington Ave., N. Haven, CT
▢ 3/29–3/30/16 ICPI: Concrete Paver Installer Course (2 day course)
(Reg. Deadline 3/22/16)
$ 350 (1)
(NOTE: NCMA SRW and IPCI Specialist courses are not being offered at this location.)
April 4 – 6, 2016 – Radisson Hotel Nashua
11 Tara Boulevard, Nashua, NH
(Reg. Deadline 3/30/16)
▢ 4/4 – 4/5/16 ICPI: Concrete Paver Installer Course (2 day course)
$ 350 (1)
▢
4/4/16
NCMA: Segmental Retaining Wall Installer Course–Level 1/Basic
$ 225
▢
4/5/16
NCMA: Segmental Retaining Wall Installer Course – Advanced
$ 225 (2)
▢
4/6/16
NCMA: Segmental Retaining Wall Installer Course–Level 1/Basic
$ 225
▢
4/6/16
ICPI: Permeable Interlocking Concrete Paver Specialist Course
$ 295 (1)
Please enclose payment in full when returning completed form
Total
$ _____
(1)
ICPI members may request by email at icpi@icpi.org a refund of $70 on the Concrete Paver Installer course and $59 on the PCIP course directly
from ICPI following completion of the course. Certification requires passing a test to be given on the day of the course.
(2)
Completion and certification under the NCMA SRW Advanced Installer Course requires prior completion and certification under the NCMA
SRW Level 1 / Basic Installer Course. Certification requires passing a test to be given on the day of the course.
PAYMENT REQUIRED WITH REGISTRATION
Make check payable and return to NECMA
P.O. Box 448, Manchaug, MA 01526-0448 / email to dimmick@necma.com / fax to 508/476-3467.
(Written cancellations received 1 week prior to 1st day of training will receive a full refund. Cancellations after this date will receive no refund.
Click Here to register online
Certification Training Programs – Additional Information
Hotel Information
March 22 – 24
Radisson Hotel Providence
Airport, 2081 Post Road,
Warwick, RI
Reservations @ $99 per night.
Book by 2/29/16. Call (401)
739-3000 & reference
NECMA.
March 29 – 30
Best Western PLUS North
Haven, 201 Washington Ave.,
North Haven, CT.
Reservations @ $109 per night.
Book by 2/28/16. Call (203) 2396700 & reference NECMA.
April 4 – 6
Radisson Hotel Nashua,
11 Tara Boulevard, Nashua, NH
Reservations @ $129 per night. Book by
3/14/16. Call (603) 888-9970 &
reference NECMA or online with code
NECMAM at
www.radisson.com/nashuanh
Daily Agenda
Registration / Exhibits
(Coffee & Donuts)
1:00 PM
Course resumes
3:00 PM
Afternoon break
8:00 AM
Course
5:00 PM
10:00 AM
Morning break
Course Conclusion
(contingent on testing)
6:00 PM
Cash Bar
(1st & 2nd day/each location)
7:00 AM
12:00 Noon Lunch & Exhibits
Course Descriptions
Interlocking Concrete Paving Institute courses
Concrete Paver Installer (CPI) Course
This two-day classroom based course equips individuals employed in the concrete paver installer industry with training to
properly install interlocking concrete paving systems. In addition, participants have the opportunity to pursue certification
and industry recognition after completing an application form that includes installation experience. Course content includes
job planning & documentation, estimating quantities, job layout & flow, soil characteristics & compaction, base materials,
edge restraints, bedding & joint sands, selection & installation of concrete pavers, maintenance & management, specialty
applications & construction tips, safety, estimating & job costing and contract basics.
Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement (PICP) Specialist Course
This one-day classroom based course trains experienced contractors about the differences of installing PICP vs. regular
interlocking concrete pavement systems. It is aimed at contractors who are presently doing residential and/or commercial
concrete pavement installations and wish to move into the permeable pavement market. It is recommended (but not required)
that participants have completed the ICPI Concrete Paver Installer Course prior to attending this course. A PICP Specialist
designation may be earned by meeting additional requirements. 7 CE Credits offered. Course content includes job planning
& documentation, job layout, flow & estimating quantities, soil & site characteristics, sub-base & base materials, edge
restraints, bedding & jointing materials, paver selection & installation, maintenance.
National Concrete Masonry Association courses
Segmental Retaining Wall Installer Course – Level I / Basic
The one-day Segmental Retaining Wall (SRW) Installer Course teaches installers fundamental SRW installation guidelines,
material and system component properties, soils and compaction, the effect of water, and site practices.
Segmental Retaining Wall Installer Course – Advanced
Take your hardscape installation skills to the next level! This program teaches you SRW applications and installation
techniques for advanced residential and light commercial projects, and is open to NCMA Certified SRW Installers
(CSRWI) who are engaged in the construction of SRWs. Advanced topics include: wall layout & planning, water &
drainage, cut & fill walls, tiered walls, corners & curves, stairs, and patios. This course is available to each candidate who
completes the SRW Installer Course (or equivalent SRW-installation-related education) and passes a written examination.