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Information for Participants | Hotels | Application and Forms
Information for Participants
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Please
read the following information carefully.
Continuing
Education Units (CEUs)
The NTSB Training Center
is an active and current member of the International Association for
Continuing Education and Training. Participants in Training Center courses
will receive one (1) CEU credit for every ten (10) contact hours of
instruction. A contact hour is defined as 60 minutes spent in
interaction between a learner and instructor or between a learner and
materials that have been prepared to advance learning objectives.
The number of credits awarded for each course is listed in the CEUs section of each course
description.
In order to receive
the CEU credit and a training certificate the course attendee
must:
- Participate in all
learning activities, including discussions, class projects, case studies,
role-playing and tests.
- Attend all scheduled classes. Partial
credit will not be issued for those who do not attend the entire
course.
The Training Center will
make reasonable efforts to notify (in writing) those participants who do
not successfully complete the course.
There are some classes in which credit is available
from other organizations or institutions. This information is also listed
in the CEUs
section of
the course description.
For further
information about CEUs and a list of organizations that accept them, see
the IACET website: www.iacet.org
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Transcript Requests
The
Training Center will maintain a transcript for every participant who completes a CEU
accredited course. These records will be maintained for ten (10)
years.
The Training Center does not
accept phone or e-mail requests for transcripts. Transcript requests must be signed
by the individual students (or former student) and will only be issued
after receipt of a written request submitted via fax or
mail.
All transcript requests
will be processed within ten (10) business days. Up to two transcripts
will be processed free of charge, per student, per calendar year. An
administrative fee of $15 will be charged for each additional
transcript.
To obtain a transcript or
have one mailed to another organization, a Transcript Request form should
be submitted: http://www.ntsb.gov/TC/courseinfo/transcriptrequest.pdf
Alternatively, a letter may
be submitted with the following information:
- Full name(s) used for
registration
- Home address
- Daytime phone
- E-mail address
(if available)
- Month and day of birth (i.e. July 4 = 07/04)
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Name and address of the organization to which the transcript
should be sent
- Signature
Submit the letter by fax or
mail:
FAX: 571-366-9654
MAIL: NTSB
Training Center
Office of the Registrar
45065 Riverside Parkway
Ashburn,
VA 20147-4287
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Eligibility
Those applying to attend a course should meet the admission criteria as defined in the "Who May Attend" section of the course description. Those unsure about eligibility to attend a particular course should contact StudentServices@ntsb.gov. All inquiries are welcomed and will be replied to as expeditiously as possible.
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Tuition
As is common practice among many other federal programs offering training to federal and non-federal individuals and entities, tuition serves to offset all or a portion of the course cost. Tuition varies by course and by payment date, and is based on development and delivery costs. The NTSB Training Center does not offer reduced tuition rates.
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Applications and Payments
Please read the course description carefully since it contains registration and tuition payment information and deadlines.
Applications via online registration system
The
following forms of payment are accepted via online registration: American
Express, MasterCard, VISA, Diners Club, Discover, debit
card and business or personal check (enter the routing number and account number and the check will be processed electronically).
Applications submitted via fax or mail
A $50 processing fee will be charged
for all applications submitted via fax or mail. There
is no processing fee for applications submitted through
the online system.
The Training Center
does not have the facilities to process cash transactions.
Acceptable forms of payment are: American Express, MasterCard, VISA,
Diners Club, Discover, check, money order and IPAC (for U.S.
Federal employees only). When U.S. Federal agencies use IPAC as method of payment, the agency must provide the Agency Location Code (ALC) on the course application form.
- Applications submitted without full payment will not be processed.
- Those paying with a credit card will receive a receipt by mail or by fax upon request. To inquire about a receipt, please email StudentServices@ntsb.gov
- A receipt
will not be issued to those who pay with a
check or money order. The cancelled check will serve as proof of
payment.
- To obtain the discounted tuition for early
registration, the application with payment must be postmarked no later than the
last day for early registration (as indicated in the course
description).
- Those residing outside the United States wishing to remit funds by means other than those listed above should contact the Registrar at StudentServices@ntsb.gov
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Substitutions,
Cancellations and Refunds
Those who have registered for a course but are unable
to attend have several options, which are detailed in the table
below:
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7 or more business days
prior to
first day of course |
1 to 6 business days
prior to
first day of course |
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SUBSTITUTE PARTICIPANT
Substitute another person from the same
organization at no additional charge. |
ALLOWED |
ALLOWED |
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SUBSTITUTE COURSE
Apply tuition paid to another course on the
schedule at no additional charge.
A $50 processing charge will be applied if there is a difference in tuition. |
ALLOWED |
ALLOWED |
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REFUND
Full tuition refund minus $75 processing
fee. |
ALLOWED |
NOT ALLOWED |
IMPORTANT: Refund requests will
only be processed and honored only if the Refund Request Form is received no later than 7 business days prior to the first day of the
course. If the cost of tuition for the same class is unchanged, one change (e.g., substitution of participant or transfer of registration to a different course date) is permitted per application without charge. A $25 processing charge will be assessed for subsequent changes. If the cost of tuition is different, students must pay for the difference in tuition plus $50 processing charge. A $25 processing charge will be assessed for subsequent changes. Please be advised that all changes must be exercised within the same fiscal year (October 1 to September 30 each year).
Please print the appropriate form and
submit to the NTSB Training Center, Office of the Registrar, by mail or
fax: 571-366-9654.
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Unscheduled Class Cancellations
The NTSB Training Center is open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, except on holidays observed by the federal government. Exceptions to the Training Center's normal operating schedule may be made in the case of inclement weather or civil emergency. In addition, since some of those who instruct at the Training Center are active transportation accident responders, there is the
possibility that a class could be cancelled in the event of a major
transportation disaster.
To check on the
operating status of the Training Center, or of any class, please call 866-406-7306
for current information available 24 hours a day.
In the event that a
course is cancelled because of extreme weather, civil emergency or a major
transportation disaster, the NTSB will, at its discretion:
- Issue a pro-rated
tuition refund, or
- Allow the participant to attend the missed days
during the next scheduled course
The NTSB will not,
however, be liable for any loss that the student incurs due to the
cancellation. This includes, but is not limited to, all expenses for
lodging and transportation. Before purchasing a non-refundable
airfare, it is recommended that the student be advised by a travel
professional or airline representative of the change/cancellation
penalties associated with such restricted tickets.
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Special Needs
Registrants with disabilities or registrants with special dietary needs are encouraged to contact the Training Center in advance at StudentServices@ntsb.gov or 571-223-3911 so reasonable accommodations may be made.
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Certificate of
Training
Each participant completing all sections of a course will receive a Certificate of Training signed by the NTSB Chairman. Participants are encouraged to review the confirmation letter (sent by email) to ensure that the name printed there is exactly as it should appear on the Certificate. Any changes should be sent to StudentServices@ntsb.gov. Effort will be made to distribute training certificates at the conclusion of each course. Participants who sign up for their courses during late registration periods will receive their training certificates in the mail.
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Class Hours
Registration opens 45 minutes before class starts on the first day of the course. Normal class hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, unless otherwise indicated. Note: Travel arrangements should be made to allow for participation in all sections of the course.
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Food Service
Tuition typically includes a complete catered lunch; beverages are provided in the morning and afternoon.
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Attire
Appropriate attire is business casual or your
organizational uniform, and is entirely your preference. To accommodate different tastes in room temperature, it is recommended to dress in layers.
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Internet Access and Course Materials
There is no internet connectivity in all NTSB Training Center
classrooms. Students are advised to bring a laptop to class and are given a flash drive that contains the class presentation. Please note that none of the presentation or resource materials will be provided in printed format.
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Accommodations
A list of
hotels and
restaurants (some hotels offer special rates for NTSB Training Center participants) has
been provided for the convenience of those requiring accommodations. The Training Center does not have any contractual obligations with any area hotels.
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Rev: 4/15/2009
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