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Active as of Fall Semester 2010
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
CDL
2. Course Prefix & Number:
HEOM 1165
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 6
4. Course Description:
This course covers state standards for a commercial driver’s license (CDL) road test.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
HEOM 1165 - CDL
There are no prerequisites for this course.
7. Other Prerequisites
CDL permit (General Knowledge, Air Brake and Combination)
9. Co-requisite Courses:
HEOM 1165 - CDL
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
3. Prior Learning - the following prior learning methods are acceptable for this course:
Advanced Standing
III. Course Purpose
Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
Heavy Equipment Operation & Maintenance
|
Diploma
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Perform a correct pre-trip inspection |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC Goal Area
|
Obtain Class A (CDL) license
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
1. Components of pre-trip inspection
- brake component
- fifth wheel
- lighting
- steering
2. Proper shifting techniques
3. Driving techniques
4. Cornering maneuvers
5. Safe operation of truck and trailer
6. Backing procedures
- straight backing
- alley dock
- offset backing
7. Hook & unhook truck and trailer
8. Perform pre-trip inspections
9. Perform shifting techniques
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
CDL
2. Course Prefix & Number:
HEOM 1165
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 6
4. Course Description:
This course covers state standards for a commercial driver’s license (CDL) road test.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
HEOM 1165 - CDL
There are no prerequisites for this course.
7. Other Prerequisites
CDL permit (General Knowledge, Air Brake and Combination)
9. Co-requisite Courses:
HEOM 1165 - CDL
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
3. Prior Learning - the following prior learning methods are acceptable for this course:
Advanced Standing
III. Course Purpose
1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
Heavy Equipment Operation & Maintenance
|
Diploma
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Perform a correct pre-trip inspection |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC Goal Area
|
Obtain Class A (CDL) license
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
1. Components of pre-trip inspection
- brake component
- fifth wheel
- lighting
- steering
2. Proper shifting techniques
3. Driving techniques
4. Cornering maneuvers
5. Safe operation of truck and trailer
6. Backing procedures
- straight backing
- alley dock
- offset backing
7. Hook & unhook truck and trailer
8. Perform pre-trip inspections
9. Perform shifting techniques