TAKING THE CTCB EXAM

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TAKING THE CTCB EXAM

• BY
• TOM DEROSA, CTCB
• MATT STROM, CTCB

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GENERAL INFORMATION AND CERTIFICATION POLICIES

• BACKGROUND INFORMATION
• MISSION STATEMENT
• CERTIFICATION POLICIES
• REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATION
• REVIEW AND APPEAL
• USE OF LOGO
• REFUND POLICY
• CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY
• HARDSHIP POLICY

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS OF BROAD-BASED
  EXPERIENCE IN TENNIS COURT CONSTRUCTION
• FOR INITIAL CERTIFICATION
• 1. 100 ELIGIBILITY POINTS
• 2. 50 WITHIN LAST 3 YEARS
• 3. 50 NO TIME LIMIT(3LIFE)

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TENNIS ELIGIBILITY SPEADSHEET

• PROJECT ADMINISTRATION
• MINIMUM 5 POINTS
• Prepare bids and proposals - .2 pts per project
• Prepare/review change orders, owner billings,
  subcontractor billings, job costs - .2 pts per
  project
• Plan schedule crews, subs and material
  deliveries - .2 pts per project
• Supervise project - .2 pts per project

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TENNIS ELIGIBILITY SPEADSHEET

• SITE, SUB-BASE AND BASE WORK
• MINIMUM 15 POINTS
• 1. Identify site issues (soils, drainage,
  obstructions, access) - .5 pts per project
• 2. General site design (survey, calculate
  elevation and grade, construction staking) - .5
  pts per project
• 3. Prepare site (excavation, grading slope
  stabilization, drainage, utilities) - .5 pts per
  project
• 4. Install base (fine grading, sterilant,
  geo-textile, crushed aggregate, paving) - .5 pts
  per project

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TENNIS ELIGIBILITY SPEADSHEET

• CONSULT WITH OWNER OR DESIGN PROFESSIONAL
• MINIMUM 15 POINTS
• 1. Plan and design a new tennis court project or
  renovation (facilities use issues, dimensions,
  orientation, drawings specifications, samples,
  multiple court batteries, net post location,
  budget, elevation, slope, lighting, fencing)
  1.0 point per project

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TENNIS ELIGIBILITY SPEADSHEET

• TENNIS COURT COATINGS, FENCING AND LIGHTING
• MINIMUM 15 POINTS
• 1. Install court surface (materials required,
  patching, lines) - .2 pts PER COURT
• 2. Install tennis court equipment (fencing, net
  posts, lighting, windscreen) .1 point PER COURT

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TENNIS ELIGIBILITY SPEADSHEET

• TENNIS COURT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
• MINIMUM 5 POINTS
• 1. Analyze reasons for failures - .1 point PER
  COURT
• 2. Recommend products and systems to increase
  life of court - .1 point PER COURT

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JOB LIST

• JOB NUMBER__________
• Name______________________________
• Year_____ New Construction__ Repair/Renovation__
• Contact Name_______________________
• Phone_______________ E-Mail_________________
• JOB NUMBER__________
• Name______________________________
• Year_____ New Construction__ Repair/Renovation__
• Contact Name_______________________
• Phone_______________ E-Mail_________________

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The Exam

• When?
• What to expect?
• Format
• Preparation
• Scoring
• Sample Questions

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TENNIS 1. The proper minimum dimension of the
net center strap anchor is? A. 18 x 18 x 18
cube B. 12 in diameter, 12 deep C. 12 x 12
x 12 cube D. 18 in diameter, 36 deep 2. A
customer would like a 2-color layout on his new
standard size single acrylic surface tennis
court. The manufacturer of the 3-coat color
system recommends that the 2 final color coats be
installed at the application rate of .05 gallons
per square yard per coat of undiluted material.
How much job mixed color will be needed for the
completion of the inbound area if the
manufacturer recommends the material be cut with
50 water? A. 23 gallons B. 31 gallons C. 35
gallons D. 47 gallons 3. An owner has a
standard four-court battery (204 x 120) of
asphalt tennis courts that he wants to convert to
fast dry. If the original courts have zero slope
and the fast dry courts are to be installed with
a minimum of 4 of stone on the low side and .28
slope in the 120 direction, how much stone will
be needed to establish the stone base before the
fast dry is applied? (stone density is 150
pounds/cubic foot compacted) A. 605 tons B.
918 tons C. 1144 tons D. 1224 tons
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TENNIS ANSWERS

• Question Number 1 B (pg. 94 of manual)
• Question Number 2 D (36 x 78 / 9 312 s.y.
  at .10 31.2 gallons 1.5 46.8 gallons)
• Question Number 3 B (204 x 120 24480 s.f.
  .28 slope in 120 equals 4 fall 4 minimum
  thickness on the low side means 8 thickness on
  the high side. Therefore, the average thickness
  is 6. 24480 .5 150 / 2000 918 tons)

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A Certified Tennis Builder

• 3 Year Term
• Individual / Not Company Certification
• Use of the ASBA Logo
• Legal advantage in Bid Documents
• Personal Pride

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RE-CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Eligibility Requirements
• Must be actively engaged in the Industry
• Must have 50 points in
• 1. 3 of the 5 areas on Eligibility Form
• 2. For projects completed in Last 3 years.
• Re-certify by Exam in lieu of points

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Re-Certification by Continuing Education

• Must have 40 points within 3 year period
• 1. 25 points must be from ASBA related
  activities
• 2. Industry related articles
• 3. Presentations / Seminars in Industry related
  programs aimed at owners, end users or interested
  parties.
• 4. Participating in research in Tennis Courts

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IF CERTIFICATION EXPIRES

• Points will NOT be accepted to regain certified
  status except in the case of Hardship
• 1. Provide written documentation of the Hardship
• 2. Explain in writing how the hardship prevented
  one from completing the process within the
  published timeframe
• 3. Pay a fee of 50.00 for extension
• 4. Must be submitted by Dec. 31st
• 5. Extension will not be considered if filed
  after Jan. 31st

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QUESTIONS