Students learn to apply knowledge of commercial driving regulations and operational skills in maneuvering large vehicles in sometimes difficult situations and varying road conditions. Drivers must be able to deal with extended periods away from home. Students are awarded a Certificate of Completion upon successful completion of the program. Program applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and pass a Department of Transportation physical. The program is administered by the Technical and Occupational Training Department of the Center for Continuing Education and Summer programs on a self-support basis, with late registration, cancellation, and refund policies different from the College of Technology.
Enrollment is limited for each section.
Each section is nine weeks long with limited enrollment at each entry time. Scheduled entry times for the 1996-97 academic year are September 3, November 4, January 20, and March 31. Deadlines for payment of tuition and fees for the respective entry times are three weeks prior to class beginning, including any authorization for Veterans or Displaced Worker benefits. Course fees include tuition, fuel, course fees, textbooks, and basic supplies. They learn to make layouts according to blueprints and specifications.