240 Clock Hours

Program Division: Division of Applied Technology
Program Location: Meadowbrook Campus C 110
General Information: 801-957-7522
Program Information: Phone 801-957-3354
Program Website http://www.slcc.edu/sat/programs/professional-driving.aspx
Academic Advisor Butch Steffen SCM-W136C 801-957-3317

Program Faculty:
Instructors − Bill Tovar, Kenneth Medell

Program Description:
This intensive program is designed to prepare students for an entry level truck driving position as a Class “A” CDL driver. The program has three courses with units of study that cover basic and advanced operating practices, defensive driving, inspections, life skills and essential activities such as trip planning, map reading, hours of service, cargo handling and an employment workshop.

Career Opportunities:
For state and national occupation information, visit http://onlinelonetcenter.org/find and enter the following O*Net codes:

• 53-3032.00 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer
• 53-3032.02 Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
• 53-3021.00 Bus Drivers, transit, and Inter-city
• 53-3022.00 Bus Drivers, School

Program Entry Requirements:
Students must demonstrate basic education skills as assessed by the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE).
TABE Reading 6.5
TABE Math 4.5
CDL Learner’s Permit (Class A)
Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
No DUI’s within past two years
DOT medical card
Drug Test

Estimated Cost for Students:
Please visit the program website for up-to-date cost information. http://www.slcc.edu/sat/programs/professional-driving.aspx

Estimated Time to Completion:
240 Clock Hours