Course Spotlight: Residential Specialist

The Residential Specialist course is the basis for earning the Residential Specialist designation for certified installers. Designed for crew leaders, supervisors, and job superintendents, this course provides more in-depth knowledge for field leadership. The Concrete Paver Installer Course is a recommended prerequisite for this course and Concrete Paver Installer certification is required to earn the Residential Specialist designation. The course is available in a virtual format or through live in-person events.

The course covers these topics:

• Concrete Paver Installer Review

• Safety

• Site Management

• Material Calculations

• Raised and Multi-Level Patios

• Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Grills, and Outdoor Kitchens

• Residential Overlays and Pool Decks

• Miscellaneous Field Construction

• Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavements

• Geosynthetics for Segmental Concrete Pavements

• Silica Safety

• Maintenance and After Installation Service

After successfully completing the course, certified installers must submit an Application for Designation documenting cumulative residential installation experience of at least 10 paver projects and a minimum of 20 residential paver projects and 25,000 square feet to earn the designation. Designations are renewed every 2 years with certification.