Commercial Truck Driving Certificate
What can I do with this?
The Commercial Truck Driving Certificate of Competency (Noncredit)
This certificate is designed to develop skills and knowledge to complete the California Class A Commercial Driver’s License exam.
- The course focus is on key elements of basic operations, road conditions, federal regulations, logbook compliance, and handling cargo.
- Prepares students looking to enter the workforce, increase their employability, and improve or advance their careers.
What will I learn?
- Identify potential road hazards and explain how to mitigate these hazards in daylight and low-light conditions.
- Diagnose malfunctions in the following systems: engine, engine exhaust auxiliary system, brakes, drive train, coupling system, and suspension.
- Complete the procedure for documenting and securing cargo in accordance with state and federal regulations.
What courses do I take?
Note: Some courses within the major have a required prerequisite. If you feel you have equivalent knowledge and skills to those included in the prerequisite course through professional experience, licensure, or certification, you have the opportunity to submit a Prerequisite Challenge to be reviewed by the Department Chair. For the Prerequisite Challenge to be considered, you must submit documentation and verification to substantiate the basis for the challenge. Please see a counselor for more information about the Prerequisite Challenge process.
Complete all of the following courses:
| Course | Title | Hour(s) |
|---|---|---|
| CTD C801 | Commercial Truck Driving: Theory and Permit Preparation | 56 |
| CTD C802 | Commercial Truck Driving: Behind-the-Wheel | 162 |
Optional Endorsements can be added, which include the following courses:
| Course | Title | Hour(s) |
|---|---|---|
| CTD C800 | CDL: Upgrade from Class B to Class A | 40 |
| CTD C803 | Hazardous Materials Endorsement | 12 |
| CTD C804 | Passenger Endorsement | 24 |
| CTD C805 | Passenger Endorsement Behind the Wheel | 20 |
| CTD C806 | School Bus Endorsement | 16 |
| CTD C807 | School Bus Behind the Wheel | 20 |
Program Pathways
All classes needed for this certificate are available at the following campuses: CC Online
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