Class A CDL / 160 Hours of Training Class Objective: Primary: To reduce collisions involving all vehicles, thereby, alleviate the human suffering and monetary loss caused by such crashes. Secondary: To ensure that equipment will arrive at the point to which it is dispatched; to improve efficiency and to lower operating and maintenance cost; to get full use of the equipment; and to improve public relations with the rest of the motoring public.
Financial information
Total tuition
$5,800.00
Total required fees
$980.40
Books and supplies
$0.00
Locations
Vancouver
Instructional methods
In-person Primary Location, In-Person Variable Sites
Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?
No
Additional details
Award name
Certificate
Education Prerequisites
None
Prerequisite courses and other requirements
None
Is this program approved to train veterans?
Yes
Program languages
English
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
N/A
Certification/license test preparation provided
Classroom-40 HoursGeneral Knowledge / Basic Vehicle Operation and Safety1. Basic Control of Your Vehicle2. Managing Difficult Driving Conditions3. Transporting Cargo Safety4. Managing Dangerous Situations, Emergencies, and Accidents5. Staying Alert and Fit to Drive6. Hazardous Materials Rules for All Drivers of Commercial Vehicles7. TAT Information TrainingAir Brake Systems1. Parts of the Air Brake System2. Using Air BrakesCombination Vehicles1. Driving Combination Vehicles2. Combination Vehicle Air Brake Systems3. Coupling and Uncoupling Trailers4. Inspecting Combination Vehicles5. Tank Vehicles and Doubles and TriplesMeans: DVD / Interaction / Discussion / Quiz70 hours of combined lab training, range training and ObservationYard1. Component Identification2. Tire Chaining3. Vehicle Inspection4. Backing5. Coupling Uncoupling6. Brake adjustment10Backing- 16 Hours1. Blind Spots / Clearances / Mirror Usage2. Safe Backing Procedures3. Various Backing ManeuversMeans: Hands-on Vehicle OperationActual behind the Wheel Time per StudentStreet Driving – 18 Hours (partial list of items covered)1. Required Vehicle Inspection2. Basic Shifting Techniques3. Right / Left Turns4. City / Rural / Freeway Driving5. Space and Speed ManagementMeans: Hands-on Vehicle OperationProficiency Development - 16 Hours1. Proficiency Development is based on the specific needs of each student.
Employment performance results
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Top industries for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
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