Certification Course Information Technicians are responsible for getting themselves from the airport to the hotel the day they arrive. Estabrook s, Inc. will provide transportation daily from your hotel to our facility and then back to the hotel at the end of the day. Class Begins at 9:00 am each day (doors open at 8:45 am) Class will end between 3:00 pm & 4:00 pm each day depending on class size Brad Estabrook presents all topics during the class Lunch is provided by Estabrook s, Inc. on site each day from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm Coffee, soda and snacks are provided through the day Payment for each technician to be trained is due in full on or before the first day of class Classes are conducted in our Essexville, Michigan office generally the third Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each month. (Class dates are subject to change, please call to confirm class dates) If a customer has a large number of technicians to be trained Brad Estabrook may travel to their location to train if this is more cost effective for the customer. Call for availability and price quote. PLEASE! Everyone s time is valuable; no cell phones, ipods, PDA s or the like are allowed in class. Please make arrangements to answer and return calls during scheduled breaks; all devices should be in a silent or vibrate mode during class time.
Certification Course Outline Day 1 Introduction Operation & maintenance of the EZY 3 Locator Plus Non-Volumetric Tank Tightness Method. Pumping Systems & Basic Tank Systems Testing Criteria Principle of Operation Protocol, Tank Limitations, Pressure Sensor Operations & Blower Procedures EZY 3 Locator Plus Terminology; Pressure Calculations. Hands On Training Q & A Day 2 Review Water Sensor, Determining Test Length & Testing Criteria Product Line Testing, Data Collection, Leak Detector Tester instructions & ISO Plug Instructions. Field Induced Variables Personal safety, Site Safety, Determining a leak, a Pass or Fail Test Hands On Training Q & A Day 3 Review Equipment Assembly Hands on Training Overview/Course Review Written Exam Outline order is subject to change depending on class size
Certification Course Exam Test Description The exam is a combination of information taken form the 3rd party Evaluation and the EZY 3 Locator Plus operations Manual. The format of the test consists of essay questions and the completion of Estabrook Data Sheets. The test content covers what a technician needs to do to prepare and test a tank and/or line out in the field; home heating oil or gas station location The test is given after completion of the 3-day training course. The instructor is in the room while the technicians are given the exam to monitor activity. The tests are graded as soon as the technicians have completed the exam. A technician is not allowed to miss more than three (3) questions on the exam to achieve a passing grade and be certified by Estabrook s, Inc. Certification Information Certifications are issued following course completion and passing the exam. Certifications are valid for two years. Recertification exams may be taken on-line provided your previous exam was not taken on-line. You must attend a recertification course (face to face with Brad Estabrook) every four (4) years. Please contact Estabrook s, Inc. for recertification class dates and locations. Recertification fee is $550.00 per technician.
Course/Certification Prices EZY 3 Locator Plus, Product Line Tester & Leak Detector Tester Initial Three (3) Day Certification Course...$1500.00 Recertification One (1) Day Course...$ 550.00 Recertification On-Line Exam...$ 550.00 EZY Chek Product Line Tester and/or EZY Chek Leak Detector Tester Initial One (1) Day Certification Course...$ 550.00 Recertification One (1) Day Course...$ 550.00 Recertification On-Line Exam...$ 550.00 Tank Inspection Certification Initial Three (3) Day Certification Course...$1500.00 Recertification One (1) Day Course...$ 550.00 Recertification On-Line Exam...$ 550.00
Hotel Accommodations Double Tree Bay City-River Front 1 Wenonah Park Place Bay City, Michigan 48708 Reservations: 1-800-222-8733 Front Desk: 989-891-6000 Fax: 989-891-9680 www.doubletree.com The Doubletree Bay City-River Front is conveniently located In Downtown Bay City Two miles east of I- 75 off of US-10 just 15 miles from the MBS International airport. Free airport shuttle is provided by the Doubletree. Driving Directions from MBS International Airport: Turn right onto Garfield Rd.... 4.4 mi Turn right to merge onto US-10 E... 7.1 mi Continue on M-25 over river... 3.3 mi Turn left at first light onto Saginaw St.....2 mi Turn left onto 6th St....2 blks Entry is straight ahead. Hotel Features: Riverfront Grille & Lounge Room Service Complimentary High-Speed Internet Access Heated Indoor Pool & Whirlpool Fitness Center Accessible Rooms Available Free Parking Business Center Room Features: 150 Rooms 3 Suites Clock Radio Coffeemaker Free High-Speed Internet Iron & Ironing Board Hair Dryers Workdesk Non Smoking River front Grille & Lounge: An upscale yet casual Riverfront restaurant featuring seasonal outdoor seating, and a
Hotel Accommodations The Fairfield Inn Bay City is conveniently located Off I-75 at exit #164 just 15 miles from the MBS International airport. The Fairfield is in the same complex as the Bay City Mall and Bay City 8 Cinemas Hotel Features: Free Continental Breakfast Luxury Bedding Free Wireless High Speed Internet Access Heated Indoor Pool & Whirlpool Accessible Rooms Available Free Parking Smoke Free Hotel Fairfield Inn Bay City by Marriott 4105 East Wilder Road Bay City, Michigan 48706 Reservations: 1-888-228-2800 Front Desk: 989-667-7050 Fax: 989-667-7050 www.marriott.com Driving Directions from MBS International Airport: Turn right onto Garfield Rd.... 4.4 mi Turn right to merge onto US-10 E... 7.1 mi Exit onto I-75 N/US-23 N toward Macinac Bridge... 1.5 mi Take exit 164 toward Wilder Rd/Kawkawlin/M-13....5 mi Merge onto M-13 Conn. N... 276 ft. Turn right onto E. Wilder Road....2.5 mi Turn left onto State St....1 mi Turn right into the mall complex, turn right into Fairfield parking lot Room Features: 56 Rooms 8 Suites Clock Radio Coffeemaker Iron & Ironing Board Hair Dryers Workdesk Non Smoking Dining: Enjoy the Early Eats complimentary hot breakfast featuring the Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwich. The Fairfield Inn is only steps away form full service dining such as the Loan Star Steak House, Red Lobster, Harvey s Bar & Grill and Buffalo Wild Wings Sports Bar.
Hotel Accommodations Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Bay City 3959 Traxler Court Bay City, Michigan 48706 Reservations: 877-863-4780 Front Desk: 989-667-3800 Fax: 989-667-3900 www.hiexpress.com The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites of Bay City is conveniently located Off I-75 at exit #164 just 15 miles from the MBS International airport. Driving Directions from MBS International Airport: Turn right onto Garfield Rd.... 4.4 mi Turn right to merge onto US-10 E... 7.1 mi Exit onto I-75 N/US-23 N toward Macinac Bridge... 1.5 mi Take exit 164 toward Wilder Rd/Kawkawlin/M-13....5 mi Merge onto M-13 Conn. N... 276 ft. Turn right onto E Wilder Rd.....4 mi Turn first left onto Traxler Court....07 mi Hotel is set back off of the road on the right Hotel Features: High-Speed Internet Access Free Continental Breakfast Free Parking Heated Indoor Pool Accessible Rooms Available Complimentary Morning Newspaper Room Features: 77 Rooms 23 Suites Clock Radio Coffeemaker High-Speed Internet Access Free Local Calls Hair Dryers Workdesk Complimentary Breakfast: When you stay with us in Bay City, Michigan, our hotel is proud to serve you a free hot break fast every morning at the Express Start Breakfast Bar, Which serves delicious items like eggs, omelets, fresh fruit, yogurts, and our world famous cinnamon rolls.
Transportation MBS International Airport - (MBS) Located in Freeland, Michigan located 15 miles from our facility and hotels. Most flights to MBS will connect in Detroit (DTW) and then fly into MBS. We reccomend taking the connecting flight from DTW to MBS as the drive from Detroit can be upwards of 3 hours depending on the time of day and rush hour traffic. Airport Contact Information: 8500 Garfield Road # 101; Freeland, MI 48623; (989) 695-5555 www.mbsairport.org Airlines at MBS United - 800-241-6522 Delta/Northwest Airlines - 800-225-2525 MBS Ground Transportation Rental Cars: Alamo: 888-426-3296 -or- www.alamo.com Avis: 800-557-6689 -or- www.avis.com Enterprise: 800-736-8222 -or- www.enterprise.com Hertz: 800-654-3131 -or- www.hertz.com National: 888-868-6203 -or- www.nationalcar.com Taxi Service: Airport Taxi - (989) 695-6513 At Your Service - (989) 781-0231 Knights Luxury Transportation - 877-869-8974 Chippewa Cab and Limo - (989) 832-6962 (approximate cost from MBS to your hotel is $65.00) Estabrook s, Inc. will provide transportation daily from your hotel to our facility and then back to the hotel at the end of the day. Technicians are responsible for getting themselves from the airport to the hotel the day they arrive.