EFNARC Nozzleman Certification Scheme

In the past, EFNARC has produced well-respected Industry Guidelines and has made significant contributions to European Standards and now believes that it is time to concentrate on the other key link in providing high quality sprayed concrete – the Nozzleman. The Nozzleman project was undertaken by the EFNARC Sprayed Concrete Technical Committee and culminated in the launch the EFNARC Nozzleman Certification Scheme in September 2009.

The EFNARC Nozzleman Certification Scheme is not a Training Course; it only offers certification to Nozzlemen who have already gained the necessary experience and can demonstrate their technical knowledge and practical ability. The Scheme has been developed in recognition that the Construction Industry requires a means of identifying expert Nozzlemen. The Scheme is currently limited to wet, robotic sprayed concrete and has been developed primarily for the European market, although it will have a wider application.

The Scheme operates through National Examiners who assess Nozzlemen for their theoretical and practical skills at their workplace. The first stage of the scheme is to identify and accredit suitable Examiners through the attendance of an EFNARC Assessment Course. The first Examiner Assessment courses were held in September and November 2009, subsequent courses will be held annually. Nozzleman certification follows the successful accreditation of Examiners.

A Question and Answer sheet giving a more detailed insight into the scheme is available for download.

EFNARC Examiner Assessment
Examiner Assessment Courses are run by CUC - International Center for Geotechnics & Underground Construction on behalf of EFNARC at the Hagerbach Test Gallery, Polistrasse 1, CH-8893 Flums Hochwiese, Switzerland.

Examiner Assessment is a two-day course although participants should arrive the evening before for an introduction to the course. The next course is scheduled for 5 - 7th October 2010. Full details of course programme and costs can be downloaded here; note that discount of CHF 500 is offered to EFNARC members.

Please email the EFNARC Secretary at roland.harbron@talktalk.net to confirm your interest in attending the Examiner Course and complete and return the Nozzleman Examiner Application form as soon as possible.

Download the Nozzleman Examiner Application Form Here

EFNARC Nozzleman Assessment
Nozzleman Certification is carried out by EFNARC Certified Nozzleman Examiners. Anyone wishing to attain EFNARC Nozzleman Certification should contact their nearest Certified Nozzleman Examiner from the list on our Website or contact the EFNARC Secretary.