Training - General Information
Who Can Attend and What is the Cost for Training?
Ariel factory training held in Mount Vernon is restricted to Ariel distributors and industry partners who own, lease and service Ariel equipment. Students and their employer are responsible for all arrangements for transportation, rental car, hotels and meals, and all costs incurred. Ariel does not charge a fee for training. Proper footwear and guidelines for students are noted below. Seating is limited in each of our course offerings and to offer a fair participation to all customers, we ask that you register no more than two people from your company, for the same course date.
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Ohio's law prohibits smoking tobacco in public places, including places of employment. Smoking is not allowed on Ariel Corporation's property, which includes company parking lots (regardless of whether you are in a personal vehicle), "recreational" areas (such as grassy areas) walkways, and roadway. If you smoke, take a short drive in your vehicle during breaks and at lunch time. |
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Registration
Registrations are accepted for open sessions to qualfied students. Seating is limited in each of our course offerings and to offer a fair participation to all customers, we ask that you register no more than two people from your company for the same date. Course dates that show "Full Capacity" indicates the class is closed because it has reached capacity limit. To enroll, complete the online registration form prior to the course start date and include the type of Ariel equipment that your company owns, leases, or services. Ariel training is available exclusively to the employees of our industry partners. A confirmation of enrollment will be sent via e-mail to the contact person whose e-mail address is indicated on the registration form. Ariel Training courses and dates are published each October 1st for the upcoming New Year - January through June. On April 15th of the current year, we will publish the courses and dates for second half of the year, July through December.
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Cancellations and "Wait List" Requests
Do you need to cancel your registration? We respectfully request that you notify our training department as soon as possible, or at least five business days prior to the course start date. If a course is closed that you wish to attend, you may request to be put on a "wait list" and we will contact you if there is a opening. Contact: Connie Clark 740.397.0311, ext 1416; cclark@arielcorp.com Top
International Students
International students requiring a letter of invitation should send their request to us. Please include your passport number, the date of issue and expiration, DNI number, and business physical address on their registration form. Send your request to: Connie Clark at: cclark@arielcorp.com
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Travel Information
Hotel Accommodations in Mount Vernon, Ohio
Reservations and costs are the student’s responsibility. Most hotels in Mount Vernon will offer a discount, if you mention you are attending Ariel training. The following is a list of local hotels including telephone numbers:
Holiday Inn Express (off Rt. 36-E, Mount Vernon) www.hiexpress.com/mtvernonoh Book reservation online and add note in Comment box: "Ariel Corporate Rate"
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800.465.4329 |
The Mount Vernon Inn (601 W. High St., Mount Vernon) register at: reservations@themountvernoninn.com and be sure to ask for the Ariel Corporate Rate
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866.600.6494 |
Harmony Hill Bed and Breakfast (118 E. Gambier St., Mount Vernon) www.harmonyhillbedandbreakfast.com/thhome.htm ask for Ariel Corporate Rate
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740.398.3329 |
Coleman Galiere Suite (218 S. Main St., Mount Vernon) www.galeriesuite.tumblr.com ask for Ariel Corporate Rate
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740.501.0308 |
| Comfort Inn (150 Howard St., Mount Vernon) www.choicehotels.com ask for Ariel Corporate Rate |
740.392.6886 |
Kenyon Inn (100 W. Wiggin St., Gambier, OH) send an email to: kenyon.inn@kenyon.edu and mention within your email that you are requesting the Ariel Corporate Rate
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740.427.2202
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For other lodging choices in the area, please visit: http://visitknoxohio.org/index.php?article=lodging
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Hotel Accommodations near Columbus, Ohio Airport
Arriving to Ohio a few days early? You may want to spend time visiting the capital city! Below is a list of hotels located at the Columbus International airport. Accomodations and costs are the student's and employer's responsibility.
| Baymont Inn |
800.621.1429 |
| Hampton Inn |
800.426.7866 |
| Hilton Garden Inn |
800.445.8667 |
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Transportation - Ohio
Students arriving at the Columbus airport should plan to include a rental car as part of their travel arrangements. Rental agencies are conveniently located at on the lower level at the airport. Please visit the Columbus Airport Parking & Ground Transportation section for a complete listing of companies that provide ground transportation, at: www.portcolumbusairports.com
Students who do not drive may arrange taxi service:
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Driving Instuctions from Columbus Airport to Mount Vernon, Ohio
Driving Instructions (click here to view in PDF format)
• After you pass through the toll booth at the Columbus airport, bear right and take the exit I-670-East to I-270-North Cleveland.
• Travel I-270-North exit to I-71 North to Cleveland (approx. 30 miles)
• Take exit to Sunbury/Delaware, and then turn right at the traffic light onto State Route 37
• Travel State Route 37 (East), and at the intersection of State Route 36/3, turn left. Mount Vernon is 24 miles from this point. State Route 36 will bring you to the downtown public square of Mount Vernon.
• Ariel is located on the south end of town, about 3 miles from the public square, traveling on State Route 13. From Route 13 South, turn right onto State Route 661, which is also Blackjack Road. Ariel's Training Center is the first blue building on the right.
Click on the "Driving Instructions" link above. You will find directions from the airport to Mount Vernon. Ariel Corporation located on the lower left corner of PDF format map. The map includes hotels, restaurants and other points of interest in Mount Vernon.
GPS coordinates to the Training Center, located at: 35 Blackjack Road Ext., Mount Vernon, OH:
N 40°21.487' W082°29.182 Do not rely on GPS units using this street address!
Current weather conditions in Ohio
Click on the link above to view the current weather conditions in our area.
Web Sites of Interest around Mount Vernon and Columbus, Ohio
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Arrival and Departure - Mount Vernon, Ohio
Mount Vernon is located approximately 50 miles northeast of Columbus, Ohio. Ariel Corporation is located approximately 3 miles south of Mount Vernon, off State Route 661. Ariel Corporation does not provide shuttle service from the airport to Mount Vernon, Students are responsible for all accomodations and costs for travel, rental car, meals, and lodging. Plan to arrive at your hotel on the day before the course begins. We suggest that flight arrivals and departures be made at Port Columbus International airport (CMH), Columbus. Ohio.
Travel Arrival and Flight Departure Suggestions:
Basic Product Training students should plan to arrive at their hotel in Mount Vernon, Ohio on Monday and arrange departure flights for 4:00 pm (or later) on the last day of class. The Basic course begins at 8 am each day. An exception to this schedule includes when a national holiday falls on Friday, the Basic course will begin on Monday (and run Monday through Thursday).
CNG Mechanics Training students should plan to arrive at their hotel in Mount Vernon, Ohio on Sunday and make departure flight for 5:00 pm (or later) on Thursday. The CNG Mechanics Training begins at 8 am each day.
Compressor Mechanics School students should plan to arrive at their hotel in Mount Vernon, Ohio on Sunday and make departure flight for 2:00 pm (or later) on Friday. The Compressor Mechanics School begins at 8 am each day.
Technical School students should plan to arrive at their hotel in Mount Vernon, Ohio on Sunday and arrange departure flight for 2:00 pm (or later) on Friday. This school begins at 8 am each day.
Process Compression School students should plan to arrive at their hotel in Mount Vernon on Monday and make departure flight for 2:30 pm (or later) for Friday afternoon. The Process Compression School begins at 8 am each day.
Dress Attire and Proper Footwear Necessary
Dress for all Ariel training is casual, but leather walking shoes are required. Ariel does not allow tennis shoes, canvas shoes, open toe or open back type shoes of any type. Students attending the Compressor Mechanics School are required to provide steel-toe shoes or boots. Ariel will provide safety glasses and hearing protection for all students.
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Compressor Mechanics School Pre-Test
The Compressor Mechanics School has a pre requisite, which includes attendance at either the Basic Product Training course or the Field Basic course. We also offer a pre-requisite test for students who choose to test out, rather than attend either Basic course, such as experienced Technicians and Operators. A final score of 80% meets the requirement to submit a registration to attend the Compressor Mechanics School. To receive the pre-requisite test send your name and email address to: Connie Clark: cclark@arielcorp.com The test is an electronic controlled document and is sent directly to the student's email address. Note: Should a score less than 80% is achieved, we will recomend the student attend the Basic Product Training course (or Field Basic course).
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Lunch and Hosted Dinner - Mount Vernon, Ohio
Ariel will provide a lunch each full day of training to students and instructors at no charge. If you have a special diet (diabetic, food allergies, vegetarian), please note this information in the text box on the registration form. We will be happy to accommodate your needs. Ariel will host a dinner on the first night of class for all students and instructors. If your spouse is traveling with you, we invite them to also join us!
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Shipping Training Materials - Mount Vernon, Ohio
The training materials given to students can be shipped, or mailed at the end class. Ariel will provide boxes and supplies, but we do not ship training materials. There are two options students can choose from: First Class mail from the local U.S. Postal Office, or ship FedEx, DHL, or UPS from the local Pak Mail store. Note: have your company's shipping account number for FedEx, DHL or UPS. Materials packed can be checked in as as extra luggage at the airport.
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