Blue Ridge, VA
Lecture Date:09/29/2010
Field Date: 09/29/2010
Virginia Transportation and Construction Association (VTCA)handles all registrations for this school. Please call (804-330-3312). This school will be held at Boxley Materials Blue Ridge Plant. DIRECTIONS: FROM POINTS NORTH AND SOUTH: Take exit 150A towards Troutville. Go straight though the stoplight at Route 11 (this will be Route 604). Turn left onto Route 460 East. Boxley Materials will be on the right, approximately 5 miles. NOTE: MAP 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
