Master Syllabus TD1012, CDL Inspections

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

This two 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 with specifics to Pre-Trip & Post-Trip Inspections along with Truck & Trailer preventive maintenance & repairs.

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 DOT requirements the student must demonstrate workplace practices in the following areas.

  1. Knowledge of federal & state DOT Inspections.
  2. To demonstrate safe workplace practices in the maintenance of trucks & trailers.
  3. Be able to do a Pre-Trip Inspection and be able to pass a State Pre-trip Test
  4. Knowledge & ability to conduct an Air leakage Test.
  5. Knowledge & ability to do a Post-Trip Inspection
  6. Ability to complete a Drivers Vehicle Report
Course Outline
  1. Pre-trip Inspections
  2. Post-trip inspections
  3. Truck Maintenance
  4. Trailer Maintenance
  5. Safety Checks
Instructional Methods
  1. Kansas Commercial Driver License Manual
  2. Inspection Videos
  3. Classroom Handouts
  4. Bumper to Bumper Online Program
Instructional Resources and Materials
  1. Kansas Commercial Driver License Manual
  2. Inspection Videos
  3. Classroom Handouts
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-Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained to real life 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.