Trade & Industry
At a Glance
- Provides basic training in the principles and skills of truck and passenger vehicle operations in the utility, supply and construction industries as well as city, county, state, and federal agencies.
- Program length is seven weeks if full time.
- Admission allowed quarterly.
Commercial Straight Truck and Passenger Driving
DESCRIPTION:
The Commercial Straight Truck and Passenger Driving certificate provides basic training in the principles and skills of truck and passenger vehicle operations in the utility, supply and construction industries as well as city, county, state and federal agencies.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Limited local employment available; school bus employment for qualified graduates.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA:
Attainment 18 years of age; achievement of minimum scores on entrance exams; obtain a seven year motor vehicle report from the Georgia Department of Driver Services; Department of Transportation physical and drug screen given by college doctor.
PROGRAM COSTS: (Program costs are estimates and are subject to change)
Application fee: $15; Tuition: $2,412; Fees: $81; Books & Supplies: $84; Other program specific costs: $142; Total Program Costs: $2,734
PROGRAM LENGTH:
Seven weeks if full time.
Program Requirements
Introduces students to the trucking industry, federal and state regulations, records and forms, non-driving activities, industrial relations, and customer service. This course provides an emphasis on safety that continues throughout the entire program.
Focuses on familiarizing students with commercial straight truck and passenger vehicle instruments and controls and on performing basic maneuvers required to drive safely in a controlled environment.
Focuses on developing driving skills under actual road conditions. The classroom part of the course stresses following safe operating practices. On the road, safe operating practices are integrated into the development of driving skills.
Provides the opportunity for an individual to complete his or her training with a company. The internship takes the place of CTD 106 - Advanced Operations of Commercial Straight Truck & Passenger Driving. Working closely with the college, a company provides the advanced training, which focuses on developing driving skills.
