Manakin, VA
Lecture Date:03/30/2010
Field Date: 03/30/2010
ALL REGISTRATION AND PAYMENTS ARE HANDLED BY THE VIRGINIA TRANSPORTATION AND CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION (VTCA). (804-330-3312) This school will be held at Luck Stone Boscobel Plant. FROM POINTS EAST AND WEST: From Interstate 64, take exit 180, Gaskins Road. Take Gaskins Road south to Patterson Avenue (Route 6). Turn right on Patterson Avenue. Turn Left on Boscobel Rd. FROM POINTS NORTH AND SOUTH: Take Interstate 95 to Interstate 64 West. Same directions from there. MAPS ON WEBPAGE MAY NOT BE ACCURATE SINCE LOCATION DOES NOT HAVE A STREET NUMBER.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
ARRIVAL
Arrive 20 - 30 minutes early for registration.
STATE LECTURE REQUIREMENTS
Lectures in most states are approximately two (2) hours in length.
The State of Texas requires a six (6) hour lecture, and the State of Idaho requires an eight (8) hour lecture.
FIELD CERTIFICATION
The field certification takes place outdoors and takes place whether rain or shine. As long as the visibility is greater than three (3) miles, and there is no lightning, the field runs continue. Poor visibility and lightning usually pass within an hour or two, and the field runs can resume.
WHAT TO WEAR
Dress appropriately for outdoors for an extended period of time. In winter use multiple layers, insulated coveralls and perhaps even a coat on top. In summer, bring a hat or cap for shade.
EYEGLASSES AND SUNGLASSES
Good long-distance vision is required for field certification. Students are advised to remember that whatever eyeglasses or sunglasses (prescription or nonprescription) you wear during the certification test are REQUIRED every time you actually do VE readings.
OTHER THINGS TO BRING
Office supplies: clipboard, note paper, pen (not pencil)
Rain gear: umbrella, raincoat, visor.
Comfort supplies: lawn or camping chair, hat, snack, bottled water, sunscreen.
(901) 381-9960 | Fax: (901) 381-9958
