ACA encourages all its members to pursue continuing education and training for it's staff and members. Please contact the ACA office to get information on upcoming courses.
Intro to Concrete (online)
Train new employees, students, contractors or anyone interested in learning the basics of concrete in this 4 hour online training.
This is a great way of learning on the basics of concrete, plant operations and employee roles.
To register a new student for the online, you need to contact the Concrete Atalntic office to obtain keys to register a student. Call 902 443-4456 ext 1 or info@atlanticconcrete.ca.
Once you have your registration key, visit.
Concrete Delivery Professional Certification CDP (online)
Our popular CDP Certification is available online! This internationally recognized certification is offered for employees / drivers of ACA member companies and focuses on five key areas:
| Product Knowledge |
| Environmental Awareness |
| Customer and Company Relations |
| Safety |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Operations |
| PLUS! Walk Around Inspection |
To register a new student for the online CDP certification, you need to contact the Concrete Atalntic office to obtain keys to register a student. Call 902 443-4456 ext 1 or info@atlanticconcrete.ca. Once you have your registration key, visit.
This course teaches dispatchers, schedulers and their managers how to take orders, schedule and deliver concrete that meets all the requirements as agreed to with customers. This online course is offered through Concrete BC.
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The course hones in on a dispatcher’s job skills. |
| Taking orders |
| Dealing with priority customers |
| Using advance notices to ease scheduling and delivery |
| Callbacks |
| Clean ups |
| Excessive unloading times |
| Scheduling math |
| Expert phone listening skills |
| Add on orders |
| Will calls |
| Small load charges |
| Plant vs. central dispatch |
| Managing the dispatch office and personnel |
| Rapid problem solving skills, including value selling |
| Maintaining a proper attitude under stress |
Concrete Finishers (Apprenticeship Trade)
Concrete finishers place, finish and protect concrete surfaces. They work on a variety of vertical and horizontal surfaces and structures such as concrete floors, walls, sidewalks, stairs, driveways, curbs and gutters, dams, bridges, and tunnels. They also texture, chip, grind and cure finished concrete work and are responsible for the repair and restoration of damaged concrete.
Concrete Atlantic has been working with Apprenticeship NS to developing training pathways. If there is any interest in being a Concrete Finsher Journeyperson, contact Concrete Atlantic for more information.
2023 Education
Keep watching for upcoming educational training for 2023. It's been awhile but we are hoping to continue our popular educational programs for 2023.
- Pump Operator Safety Certifiation - Next course Spring, 2025
