I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Class A CDL Theory

2. Course Prefix & Number:
HEOM 1164

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 3

Lecture Hours: 3

4. Course Description:

Material to be covered will be the five sections required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, effective as of 7 February 2022. Topics include, Basic Operation, Safe Operating Procedures, Advanced Operating Procedures, Vehicle Systems and Reporting Malfunctions and Non-Driving Activities; as set forth in 49 CFR part 380, appendices A-E.

5. Placement Tests Required:

Accuplacer (specify test):

No placement tests required

Score:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:

2. Transfer - regional institutions with which this course has a written articulation agreement:

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):

Heavy Equipment Operation and Maintenance Diploma

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Demonstrate reading and listening skills	Identify key subjects of the FMCSA Entry Level Drivers Training.
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations	Identify components of pre-trip inspection of vehicle.

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

• Pass the four sections of the MNDPS CDL Permit test;
• Perform pre-trip inspection of vehicle;
• Identify and demonstrate safe driving habits;
• Describe safe operating procedures;
• Identification and diagnosis of malfunctions;
• Demonstrate handling and documenting of cargo;
• Describe speed and space management; and
• Explain post crash procedures.

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

 A1.1 Basic Operation

      1.1.1 Orientation

      1.1.2 Control Systems

      1.1.3 Pre- and Post trip inspections

      1.1.4 Basic control

      1.1.5 Shifting / operating transmissions

      1.1.6 Backing and docking

      1.1.7 Coupling and uncoupling

 A1.2  Safe operating procedures 

      1.2.1 Visual search

      1.2.2 Communication

      1.2.3 Distracted driving

      1.2.4  Speed management

      1.2.5 Space management

      1.2.6 Night operations

      1.2.7 Extreme driving conditions

A1.3 Advanced operating practices

      1.3.1 Hazard perception

      1.3.2 Skid control / recovery

      1.3.3 Railroad - highway grade crossings

A1.4 Vehicle systems and reporting malfunctions

      1.4.1 Identification and diagnosis of malfunctions

      1.4.2 Roadside inspections

      1.4.3 Maintenance

A1.5 Non-driving activities

      1.5.1 Handling and documenting cargo

      1.5.2 Enviromental compliance

      1.5.3 Hours of servioce requirements

      1.5.4 Fatigue and wellness awareness

      1.5.5 Post crash procedures

      1.5.6 External communications

      1.5.7 Whistleblower / coercion

      1.5.8 Trip planning

      1.5.9 Drugs / alcohol

      1.5.10 Medical requirements 

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions