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Questions about Training:

• Who should attend DGAC training courses?
• How often must I be trained?
• What's the difference between initial training and recurrent training?
• What DGAC courses should I take?
• How do I earn a certificate?
• I can't find / haven't received my certificate for a class I attended.
• Where do I find class start and end times?

• How do I become a member of DGAC?
• How do I get access to the Members Only website?
• How do I get my company listed on your vendors page?
• What kind of advertising opportunities does DGAC offer?

Who should attend DGAC training courses?

Hazmat employees with any level of responsibility for regulatory compliance as required by Federal law will benefit from our training courses.

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How often must I be trained?

The US Department of Transportation requires ALL hazmat employees (e.g., those who perform regulated functions and/or directly affect hazardous materials transportation safety) receive training on at least two occasions:

• Initial Training -- before performing any regulated function.
• Recurrent Training -- at least once every three years.

  (Note: In addition, training is also required as regulations change.)

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What's the difference between initial training and recurrent training?

The difference is not in the content, but in the audience. Recurrent training is intended to ensure that trained hazmat employees retain knowledge and skills developed during initial training. Either initial or recurrent courses may be used to meet recurrent training requirements. Individuals who mastered the material presented during initial training and who regularly apply that knowledge might consider taking a "recurrent" training course where the information is presented as a review (not as initial training) in a shorter time period. Others may benefit more by retaking the initial course.

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What DGAC courses should I take?

For Shipping By	Classes
Ground	Initial Training is HMT-100 Recurrent Training is HMT-100 or HMT-115 (or, for more depth, HMT-110 Advanced Training)
Air	Initial Training is HMT-200 Recurrent Training is HMT-200 or HMT 215
Water	Initial Training is HMT-300 Recurrent Training is HMT-300 or HMT 315
All Modes	Initial Training is HMT-100, HMT-200 and HMT-300 or HMT-150 Recurrent Training is HMT-100, HMT-200 and HMT-300 or HMT-115, HMT-215 and HMT-315 or HMT-150 or HMT-155
Specialized Applications	Shipments of Hazardous Waste is HMT-400 Shipments to Europe is HMT-600 Shipments of Radioactive Materials is HMT-601 Classification is HMT-605 Shipments to the US from Europe is HMT-606 Performance-Oriented Packaging is HMT-608

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How do I earn a certificate?

All classes consist of lecture, work projects, question & answer sessions, and testing. Participants must attend all classroom sessions to receive a certificate. Please note when making travel arrangements: Students who arrive late and/or depart early will not be eligible for a certificate.

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I can't find / haven't received my certificate for a class I attended.

First, make sure that you are elligible for a certificate by clicking here. If you didn't miss any class time and it has been more than a month since your course ended, you can fill out our easy, on-line Certificate Request Form. Please Note: There are two different types of certificates that you may receive upon completion of the course, and you will only receive one of these. If you completed all tests and quizzes with an average score of 85 percent or better, you will receive a certificate that states "Successful Completion" of the course. If your average score was below 85 percent, you will receive a certificate of attendance.

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Where do I find class start and end times?

All class start and end times are listed in our 2006 Training Catolog. Simply open the file, find the course you are interested in, and it will list the prerequisites, course materials, and start and end times.

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How do I become a member of DGAC?

Becoming a member is simple. Click here to fill out our easy online membership application. Or, if you prefer, click here for an Adobe pdf version that you can fax or mail to us. If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to call us at 202/289-4550, and we'll be happy to help you through the process.

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How do I get access to the Members Only website?

Only designated Representatives of DGAC Member Companies and a select number of their employees designated as Extra Members may have access to the Members Only website. If you are an employee of a Member Company, you must first contact your Member Representative if you wish to become an Extra Member.

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How do I get my company listed on your vendors page?

Are you a DGAC Member? If so, then send us an e-mail at info@dgac.org with the appropriate category and we'll be sure to add you right away. Only DGAC Members may utilize link space from our website, which averages almost 8,000 hits per day. To find out more about the other benefits of becoming a DGAC member, visit our "10 reasons to join DGAC" page via the graphic link to your left.

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What kind of advertising opportunities does DGAC offer?

One of DGAC's top priorities is service to its members. As such, we do not sell or distribute the contact information of our members for any party. In addition, we do not advertise on behalf of any company to our members. However, sponsorship and advertising opportunities do exist for non-members at both our annual and global conferences. For more information, visit our Conferences and Workshops page.

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