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Active as of Fall Semester 2015
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 of Minnesota standards and procedures for a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) road test. Students are required to test in a tractor-semi combination with a manual transmission and air brakes.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
HEOM 1165 - CDL
There are no prerequisites for this course.
7. Other Prerequisites
Minnesota Department of Public Safety (MN DPS) regulations state that students will need to complete a self-certification form and provide a valid medical examiner certificate, in addition to providing proof of U.S. citizenship at the time of a commercial learners permit application. The forms and certificates needed may take up to 60 days to obtain. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with the Heavy Equipment coordinator and/or faculty to ensure that they are in compliance with state regulations before registration.
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 fulfills a requirement for the following program(s):
Heavy Equipment Operations & Maintenance, Diploma
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
Demonstrate oral communication skills |
Demonstrate knowledge of pre-trip inspection procedures. |
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Perform a correct pre-trip inspection. |
Utilize appropriate technology |
Demonstrate knowledge and operation of pre-trip components on vehicle. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
- Obtain Class A (CDL) license;
- Demonstrate knowledge of items checked during a pre-trip;
- Demonstrate appropriate backing procedures;
- Demonstrate competence in manual shifting;
- Demonstrate proper manuvering techniques;
- Operate semi combination safely;
- Demonstrate competence in operation of components during pre-trip;
- Identify basic operational components of semi combination; and
- Understand proper hauling techniques.
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
-
Components of pre-trip inspection
- brake component
- fifth wheel
- lighting
- steering
- Proper shifting techniques
-
Driving techniques
-
Cornering maneuvers
-
Safe operation of truck and trailer
-
Backing procedures
- straight backing
- alley dock
- offset backing
- Hook and unhook truck and trailer
- Perform pre-trip inspections
- 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 of Minnesota standards and procedures for a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) road test. Students are required to test in a tractor-semi combination with a manual transmission and air brakes.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
HEOM 1165 - CDL
There are no prerequisites for this course.
7. Other Prerequisites
Minnesota Department of Public Safety (MN DPS) regulations state that students will need to complete a self-certification form and provide a valid medical examiner certificate, in addition to providing proof of U.S. citizenship at the time of a commercial learners permit application. The forms and certificates needed may take up to 60 days to obtain. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with the Heavy Equipment coordinator and/or faculty to ensure that they are in compliance with state regulations before registration.
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 fulfills a requirement for the following program(s):
Heavy Equipment Operations & Maintenance, Diploma
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
Demonstrate oral communication skills |
Demonstrate knowledge of pre-trip inspection procedures. |
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Perform a correct pre-trip inspection. |
Utilize appropriate technology |
Demonstrate knowledge and operation of pre-trip components on vehicle. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
- Obtain Class A (CDL) license;
- Demonstrate knowledge of items checked during a pre-trip;
- Demonstrate appropriate backing procedures;
- Demonstrate competence in manual shifting;
- Demonstrate proper manuvering techniques;
- Operate semi combination safely;
- Demonstrate competence in operation of components during pre-trip;
- Identify basic operational components of semi combination; and
- Understand proper hauling techniques.
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
-
Components of pre-trip inspection
- brake component
- fifth wheel
- lighting
- steering
- Proper shifting techniques
-
Driving techniques
-
Cornering maneuvers
-
Safe operation of truck and trailer
-
Backing procedures
- straight backing
- alley dock
- offset backing
- Hook and unhook truck and trailer
- Perform pre-trip inspections
- Perform shifting techniques