Credential(s) Offered
Government license
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
This training program provides up to 120 total clock hours of instruction consistent with the USDOT and FMCSA’s Entry-Level Driver Training (“ELDT”) Minimum Curricula Requirements and the Arizona Commercial Driver’s License Manual. This course has two primary sections, as follows:
- Theory – The student spends the first 40 clock hours of the course learning the fundamentals of commercial vehicle operations, including basic and advanced operation, safe operating practices, vehicle system and malfunctions, and non-driving activities. Students will also learn to safely transport hazardous materials and multiple trailers to obtain the appropriate endorsements for licensure.
- Practical Application – The student will spend 80 clock hours on the practice range and on the road learning about pre-and post-trip inspections, maneuvering, and safe driving practices.
While standard clock hours for this program are provided herein, this program is competency-based. Students will complete each instructional area at a pace consistent with their competency at the discretion of their instructional team, which may result in each student’s individual instructional hours varying from the standard program hours detailed below.
Competencies to be achieved:
Part I – Entry-Level Driver Training Theory
Section 1 – Basic Operation
Section 2 – Safe Operating Procedures
Section 3 – Advanced Operating Practices
Section 4 – Vehicle Systems and Reporting Malfunctions
Section 5 – Non-Driving Activities
Part II – Hazardous Material Endorsement
Part III – Doubles/Triples Trailer Endorsement
Part IV - Students will spend 80 hours of range and road time to learn the following key skills in operating a commercial motor vehicle.
Section 1 – Range
Section 2 – Public Road
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
3
Hours
120
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Competency to obtain an Arizona Class A CDL
Training Location(s)
28940 Airport Rd, Parker, AZ
Local WIB
11 - ARIZONA@WORK - Mohave and La Paz Counties
Name of Credential
Class A CDL
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Financing may be available to those who qualify.
Refund Policy
A full refund less direct costs will be made to a student who cancels enrollment within three days after the contract is signed or is denied enrollment. Students who cancel enrollment or are terminated after class begins, but before 50% completion, are entitled to a pro-rata reimbursement of tuition less direct costs. Students who cancel or are terminated after 50% completion shall not be entitled to a refund.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Testing/Exam Fees
$350.00
In-State Tuition
$5,445.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$5,795.00
