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(i) 2025 School Catalog Page 127 <br /> PROGRAM OFFERINGS <br /> TGA Truck Driving School offers the following programs: <br /> NAME DESCRIPTION TOTAL CLOCK HOURS <br /> CDLMASTER' COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE—A 160 <br /> Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP): 49.0205 (Commercial Vehicle Operation) <br /> Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 53-3032 (Heavy &Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers) <br /> Program length in weeks: 10 weeks <br /> Student to Instructor Ratio: 8:1 <br /> Description &Objective:Truck drivers play a key role in America's supply chain. Truck drivers are <br /> relied upon to deliver an array of goods throughout the nation and have the responsibility to do <br /> this in a timely and safe manner. The school's program provides graduates with the skills and <br /> knowledge necessary to qualify for entry-level positions as a Truck Driver and obtain their <br /> Commercial Driver License (Class A), hazardous material,tank and double/triple endorsements. <br /> The training program is divided into learning units called modules. Students must complete all <br /> three (3) modules in. Students must successfully complete Entry-Level Driver Training(ELDT) <br /> Requirements and California's 15 hours of behind-the-wheel training, which are embedded in <br /> the modules. ELDT requirements must be completed with a minimum score of 80% to sit for the <br /> Commercial Driver License (CDL) state road examination. At the completion of this program, <br /> students will be eligible to sit for the Department of Motor Vehicles' CDL road examination. <br /> UNIT 1—BASIC OPERATIONAL THEORY <br /> 48 CONTACT HOURS I WEEKS 1—2 <br /> NUMBER MODULE TITLE <br /> 1.1 ORIENTATION <br /> 1.2 FEDERAL REGULATIONS <br /> 1.3 HANDLING & DOCUMENTING CARGO <br /> 1.4 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE <br /> 1.5 PROFESSIONAL DRIVER DEVELOPMENT <br /> 1.6 CONTROL SYSTEMS/DASH BOARD <br /> 1.7 DEFENSIVE DRIVING <br /> 1.8 AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS <br /> 1.9 COMBINATION VEHICLES <br /> 1.10 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS <br /> 1.11 TANKS, DOUBLE, AND TRIPLE TRAILERS <br /> At the completion of Module 1, student drivers will have obtained their commercial learners <br /> permit (CLP) and any applicable endorsements (add-ons). <br /> www.truckdriversed.com <br />