Houston, TX

Two Day School

Lecture Date: 11/09/2010
Field Date: 11/09/2010
Field 2nd Day: 11/10/2010

Start Time:	7:30 am
Location:	Texas Petrochemicals 8600 Park Place Blvd. Houston, TX 77017
Contact Phone #:	(901) 381-9960

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Start Time:	2:00 pm
Start Time 2nd Day:	8:00 am
Location:	Texas Petrochemicals 8600 Park Place Blvd Houston, TX 77017
Contact Phone #:	(901) 381-9960

This is a TWO DAY school. The lecture and field runs meet at Texas Petrochemicals, the sponsor of this school. On the FIRST DAY registration for the lecture begins at 7:00 am so that the lecture can begin promptly at 7:30 am. The field runs begin at 2:00. On the SECOND DAY the field runs begin at 8:00 am. The school will be considered CLOSED when all the employees who were present at 8:00 am have passed. The school will be considered CLOSED when all the employees who were present at 8:00 am have passed. Those who are field certifying (ONLY) are encouraged to test on the SECOND day; however, if there are shift or scheduling problems, feel free to test on the FIRST day. DIRECTIONS: Please note that Google and Mapquest maps may not be correct. Follow these CORRECT Directions. Texas Petrochemicals is located at 8600 Park Place Blvd. From 610 Loop, take 225E (toward Pasadena). Take first exit, Goodyear Dr. (same as West Rd.) Make a right turn and then an immediate right onto Goodyear Dr. (Goodyear plant and Texas Petrochemicals are on the left.) Go to the Security check point. They can direct you to the site, which is at the end of the road on the right.

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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