Program
Description
The Commercial Truck Driving Technical
Certificate provides skills training to students interested in a
transportation-related career. The technical certificate will
provide entry-level skills through instilling the fundamentals
of commercial truck driving and teaching basic and advanced
operations using behind-the-wheel training. Classroom, driving
range, and on-the-road experiences prepare students to become
truck drivers. At the completion of the program, students will
be prepared to take the Georgia CDL state exam.
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Length of Program
A minimum of 15 credit hours is required for graduation. A
full-time student can complete the program in one quarter.
Campus Location
The Commercial Truck
Driving technical certificate program is offered twice each
quarter
on the Coffee campus.
Personal Characteristics
To succeed in the
Commercial Truck Driving Program and obtain a career in the
field, a person should enjoy working with people and possess
strong customer service skills.
Employment
Opportunities
Graduates may find employment as truck
drivers. Transportation related careers have tremendous
growth potential.
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Curriculum
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| Course No. |
Title |
Credit
Hours |
CTD101 |
Fundamentals of
Commercial Truck Driving |
5 |
CTD102 |
Basic Operations |
5 |
CTD103 |
Advanced Operations |
5 |
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credit hours required: |
15 |
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Entrance Requirements
Required Age: 21 years of age or older
(18-20 year olds may take the program,
but can only drive in
Georgia)
Valid Georgia Driver's License
Placement exam required.
Prospective students should be advised that the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates commercial driver licensing and requires a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and drug test and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report prior to the issuance of a commercial drivers license (CDL) or learners permit, which is required prior to beginning in-the-truck training. Further, random drug testing is required during the course of the Commercial Truck Driving program (FMCSA Regulations 382.305 and 392, subpart E).
Would you like to know
more?
For more information about the Commercial Truck Driving
technical certificate program at ECTC, please let us know! You
can contact the admissions office by phone or by email.
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