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:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

7. Other Prerequisites

CDL permit (General Knowledge, Air Brake and Combination)

9. Co-requisite Courses:

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

• patterns
• clutching

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