PrintableColumbia, SC
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Lecture Date: 10/27/2010
Field Date: 10/27/2010 |
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8:00 am |
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Quality Inn-Ft. Jackson Maingate
7251 Garner\'s Ferry Rd.
Columbia, SC 29209 |
| Contact Phone #: |
(901) 381-9960 |
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Map
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| Start Time: |
10:00 am |
| Location: |
Quality Inn-Ft. Jackson Maingate
7251 Garner\'s Ferry Rd.
Columbia, SC 29209 |
| Contact Phone #: |
(901) 381-9960 |
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This school offers both the lecture and the field certification. It meets at the Quality Inn & Suites- Ft.Jackson Maingate. The lecture begins at 8:00 am, and the field runs begin at 10:00. DIRECTIONS: Quality Inn & Suites-Ft. Jackson Maingate is located at 7251 Garner\'s Ferry Rd. in Columbia. From I-77 North/South take Exit 9A and make a right. Hotel is one block on the right. From I-26 East/West take Exit 116 to I-77 take Exit 9A and make a right. Hotel is one block on the right. From I-20 East/West take I-77 North take Exit 9A and make a right. Hotel is one block on the right. Phone is (803)776-1700.
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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
