ShipMate Hazmat General Awareness On-line Training

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Information and Instructions

This interactive, easy-to-use training is extremely rich in illustrations and takes the pain out of learning a complex and sometimes confusing subject. Just start the automatic presentation and follow along. The material is clearly and simply explained with numerous graphical examples and narration. You can also manually advance through the training or set bookmarks to go to a specific section.

Each of the nine modules contains a practice test at the end that shows you how well you have grasped the material in that section. The practice tests also contain some of the same material as the final Credit Assessment, so studying them closely is a foolproof way of making sure you can pass the final test and receive your certification.

After successful completion of the Credit Assessment the user can print a certificate directly from his/her PC. This certificate is legal and official proof that the individual has met all regulatory requirements for Hazmat General Awareness training and is valid for three years.


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System Requirements
At a minimum, you will need a Pentium 233 MHz with 16 MB RAM to run this training program. Windows 98, 2000 or XP and Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher are recommended.

Flash Plug-in
You must also have the Macromedia Flash plug-in installed to view the training. Many PCs will already have this plug-in, in which case nothing further is required. If you have administrator rights on your PC you can also install the plug-in yourself by going to Macromedia's site* and following the simple instructions. If you do not have administrator rights you may have to contact your I.T. department for assistance.

Connection Speed
You should be able to view the training over a lower-speed dialup connection (56K minimum), but it may take longer to load the individual modules before they display.

NOTE: The final "Credit Assessment" will only function correctly over a higher-speed connection (DSL, cable or T1, etc.) so in order to get your certificate you will need to run the program on a higher-speed connection when you take the test.



Instructions for using the Training
A Word About Passwords

The login and password for this system is provided by ShipMate to individuals or businesses who purchase the training. You may receive your login and password either directly from ShipMate or from other sources within your own organization or association.

Step 1. Login and Enter your Information
  • Click on the link above to login or go to the following address with your internet browser: http://www.shipmate.com/wbt/wbtlogin.html


  • Enter the ID number and password provided to you and click "Submit"


  • The first time you log in you will be prompted to enter some information. This is required in order to finalize your certification and will appear on your printable certificate. Be careful to enter this correctly.


  • After you log in a second time you may see a box that asks you whether you wish to return to your bookmark or go to the main screen. Unless you have set a bookmark and wish to return to it, click on the "main" button.
Step 2. Begin the Training
  • From the main menu simply click on the first module, "Classification" to start the training. The presentation will continue to play until the end of the module unless you stop it with the buttons provided. You will see the lower menu for that section of the module highlighted in blue as the presentation progresses. You can interrupt the training and go to a new section of the module at any time by clicking on the menu item for it. Other, simple, interactive items will also be seen throughout the modules and their use will be self-explanatory.
Step 3. Take the module Learning Assessment
  • When the Classification module is complete, click on "Learning Assessment", the final menu item on the left. (Note: There may be a pause after you click on this item. Please allow time for the learning assessment to appear on the screen.) Click on the red link shown to begin. You will be guided thought a practice test. As you click on each answer your selection will be corrected if necessary and the correct answer will be highlighted. Also you will see additional explanatory text regarding the answer.
Step 4. Repeat this process for each module
  • After you have completed the Learning Assessment for the first module, begin the next, "Overview of Regulations." by clicking the menu item. Follow along. Repeat this process until you have viewed and taken the Learning Assessment for all nine of the modules. You can go back to any part of the training afterward and review it.
Step 5. Final Credit Assessment
  • After you have watched all nine modules, taken the Learning Assessments for each, and performed any necessary review of the material, click on the "Credit Assessment" link near the bottom of the screen. (As with the Learning Assessments, there may be a pause after you click this item. Please allow time for the test to appear on the screen.) The format of the Credit Assessment is identical to the Learning Assessments. Read each question carefully and look closely at the graphics provided and then choose your answer. You may review all you the questions and change any answers you wish by using the left and right arrow buttons before finally submitting your test to be graded. 80% is the passing grade.
Step 6. Print your Certificate
  • If you don't pass the Credit Assessment you may continue to take it again as many times as you like until you do, or you may want to further review the material. Once you have passed the assessment, you will see a link that enables you to print your certificate. The printed certificate is your proof that you have successfully completed the course and you will want to print a copy and file it in a safe place.
Step 7. Come back if you want to
  • You may also return to the site with your ID and login at any time after you have completed the course (up to three years after the purchase of the training). You can review the material at your leisure to refresh your knowledge of the subject as often as you like. You can also use the Glossary or Library or even re-take the Learning Assessments. If you click on the "Credit Assessment" link and you have already passed you will see a link for you to reprint your certificate. This can be useful if you need a spare copy or if your certificate is lost.
Navigation, Bookmarks, Library and Glossary
You can jump between any part of the training at any time by using the upper and lower menus. The upper menu navigates between the modules and the lower menu navigates between the sections within each module. The stop, play, forward and backward buttons near the bottom of the screen are also handy for navigating through the training. You can set a bookmark at any point by simply clicking the "Bookmark" item on the lower part of the screen and selecting "Save Bookmark." The next time you login you will be asked if you wish to return to it. A helpful glossary of terms and a list of important regulatory links can be seen by clicking the "Library & Glossary" item at the bottom of the screen.