Location
Cedar City, Kane County, St. George and other Southern Utah Locations.
Program Description
The Professional Truck Driving program is designed to prepare a person to qualify for the class A Commercial Drivers License and begin on the job training at the end of the six week course. Prospective students must have a current license and have held it for more than one year, complete and pass a drug screen, and pass a DOT physical. The training methods include: Classroom instruction, Self Study, Skills Range practice, and On the Road Driving.
COURSE CATALOG SHEET
Please click here for a course catalog sheet.
Financial Aid
Various state and federal financial aid program are available to assist qualified students with the cost of attending Southwest Applied Technology College. These include Federal Financial Aid, the Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority, Veterans Administration and others. Several state and federal social service agencies also offer assistance to qualified students in the local area. Please contact Student Services 435.586.2899 for the availability of financial aid for this program.
Required Licensure for employment
Commercial Drivers License
Grading System
All courses are pass/fail based on written exams and competency based production exams. Students have the opportunity to receive a certificate of skill competency at the end of each course. Each certificate of skill competency outlines your learning journey and proven competencies.
Award
Certificate of Proficiency for Professional Truck Driving
Classroom Hours
The classroom is open daily from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Estimated Course Length
course taught weekdays for 6 weeks |
240 Hours |
| Registration Fee |
$40 |
| Estimated Cost of Books, Supplies & Tools |
$100 |
Estimated Cost of Program Fees
includes cost of required DOT physical and drug screen |
$2,225.00 |
Estimated Cost of Tuition
240 hours taught over 6 weeks |
$372.00 |
Drivers License Division Fees
Payable to DLD, $54 test fee, $6 license history |
$60 |
Hazardous Materials Background Check Fee
*optional (register online at www.hazprints.com) |
$89.25* |
required documentation
Student must present certified birth certificate and Social Security card to Driver's License Division prior to taking written test. This documentation must also be presented upon enrollment.
Required Courses
| Classroom |
80 |
| Skills Training |
40 |
| Road Training |
120 |
Course Frequency
All courses for this program are offered on a six week basis with a new class starting every three weeks.
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