Course Catalog

Commercial Truck Driving - CT61 Technical Certificate of Credit

Campus Locations: Valdosta, Coffee

The Commercial Truck Driving certificate program provides basic training in the principles and skills of commercial truck operations. The program is based on the definition of a truck driver as one who operates a commercial motor vehicle of all different sizes and descriptions on all types of roads. At the completion of the program, the student is administered the Georgia CDL Skills Exam.

Requirements:

Submit a completed application and application fee
Be at least 18 years of age
Submit official high school transcript or High School Equivalency transcript (NOTE: Neither an official high school transcript nor High School Equivalency transcript are required for enrollment into this program)
Submit official college transcripts, if applicable
Present acceptable SAT or ACT scores taken within the last 60 months, or acceptable ACCUPLACER, COMPASS, or ASSET scores taken within the last 60 months. Documentation on a college transcript of successful completion of appropriate courses from a regionally accredited college or university may be accepted in lieu of test scores.

Additional Program Requirements:

Students are required to submit a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and drug test, as well as a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report.
18-20 year olds may take the CDL program; however, they are only allowed to drive a commercial truck in Georgia.
Students enrolled in Commercial Truck Driving must acquire APs by the 6th day of class to receive credit for CTDL 1010.
Students must pay the surcharge fee by the 6th day to continue into CTDL 1020/1030.
Beginning with the third attempt, students will be assessed a testing fee of $50 for the CDL licensure exam.

Curriculum Outline (9 hours)

Occupational Courses	9
CTDL 1010Fundamentals of Commercial Driving Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 3 Lab 2 - 0 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): None Fundamentals of Commercial Driving introduces students to the transportation industry, federal and state regulations, records and forms, industrial relations, and other non-driving activities. This course provides an emphasis on safety that will continue throughout the program.	3
CTDL 1020Combination Vehicle Basic Operation and Range Work Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 1.5 Lab 2 - 1.5 Lab 3 - 0.5 Pre-requisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): CTDL 1010 This course familiarizes students with truck instruments and controls and performing basic maneuvers required to drive safely in a controlled environment and on the Driving Range. Each student must demonstrate proficiency in performing range operations such as operating a tractor trailer through clearance maneuvers, backing, turning, parallel parking and coupling/uncoupling.	2
CTDL 1030Combination Vehicle Advanced Operations Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 1.5 Lab 2 - 4 Lab 3 - 2 Pre-requisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): CTDL 1020 Advanced Operations develops students' driving skills under actual road conditions. The classroom part of the course stresses following safe operating practices. These safe operating practices are integrated into the development of driving skills on the road. Each student must demonstrate proficiency in required behind-the-wheel (BTW) skills such as operating a trailer safely on public roads through a variety of maneuvers.	4