Master Syllabus TD1002, CDL Permit

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Credits 2 Lab Hours 0 Lecture Hours 2 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description

This 2-credit hour course is designed to familiarize and orient students to safe driving practices and review state of Kansas Tractor Trailer Driver Training manual & DOT rules & regulations. The program also offers Bumper to Bumper online training.

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

The Industrial Technology Division is a committed leader in innovative workforce development by meeting the dynamic needs of business and industry through the development of student-centered education, technical excellence, and citizenship.

SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.

Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.

Course Outcomes

Providing the student with written and verbal instructions and checklists based on Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements and guidelines the student must demonstrate safe workplace practices in the following areas.

  1. Knowledge of federal & state DOT regulations.
  2. To demonstrate safe workplace practices in the identification, handling, and securing of materials.
  3. Pass state permit testing in Air Brakes, Combination, & Tank
Course Outline
  1. Orientation to the Trucking Industry
  2. Commercial Driver'�s License permit preparation
  3. Cargo Handling
Instructional Methods
  1. Lecture/Discussion
  2. Demonstration
  3. Video/DVD
  4. Industry Prepared Handouts
  5. Bumper to Bumper Online
Instructional Resources and Materials
  1. Commercial Driver'�s License Manual
  2. No-Nonsense CDL Tapes
  3. Instructor Practice Tests
  4. Classroom Handouts
  5. Bumper to Bumper Online
Methods of Assessment

The student evaluation will be based upon class discussion, examinations, class attendance, student participation, student objectives worksheets. Shop activities along with live work projects are also used.

Live work

  1. Outcome 1; situations - Objectives worksheets, Student participation
  2. Outcome %23 9. Exhibit workplace skills
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.