Workforce Training & Professional Development

We offer two pathways for completing the Class A CDL program:

#1 Current LCC Diesel/Heavy Equipment Technology (DHET) Student Path

Meet prerequisites for the program (listed below)
DHET Instructor Permission
Enroll in Degree Requirements/Electives:
- DEHT 228 Commercial Driving (4 credits) and
- DHET 229 Commercial Truck Driving Operation (6 credits)

Option 1

#2 Corporate & Continuing Education Path

Meet the prerequisites for the program (listed below)
Open to all Washington State residents
Enroll in Corporate & Continuing Education Courses (Contact Worforce Education Manager)
LCC credits are not awarded

About the Course

Week 1-2

Theory Training:

Two weeks (40 hours) of in-person knowledge training to prepare for the Washington State Department of Licensing’s knowledge test.

Schedule: Typically, Monday-Thursday, 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: LCC, Don Talley Vocational Building

Knowledge Test:

End of week 2 prior to starting week 3, each student must pass the CDL knowledge test and obtain their Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP).

Student makes the appointment
Location: Driver Licensing Office

Week 3-6

Skills Training:

In-person competency-based learning that includes 120 hours of driving and vehicle instructions.

Schedule: Typically, Monday-Friday, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm

Schedule and length of time may vary based on the instructor availability. Plan to commit 8 hours per day)

Location: LCC, Don Talley Vocational Building

Washington State Skills Test:

Test is scheduled with a state approved Third Party Examiner by the LCC Workforce Education Manager after completion of the required theory and skills training.
Test is In-person utilizing LCC Equipment
Set aside 2-3 hours for the test plus drive time to the testing site.

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Course Prerequisites:

The following prerequisites are required for the program:

Possess a valid Washington State driver’s license;
Have no disqualifiers: https://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/cdlsuspensions.html
Must be able to pass the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam and drug screen;
Must be able to pass CDL Knowledge Tests and obtain a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) through the Washington State Department of Licensing;
Be a minimum of 18 years of age to qualify for local or WA state only commercial driving (intrastate);
Be a minimum of 21 years of age to qualify for long-haul commercial driving (interstate).

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How to Apply

Step 1

Contact the Workforce Education Manager to start your required application

Seats are limited.

Seats are filled on a first-come first served basis.
Applicants will be placed on the waiting list after all of the required documentation is completed and they have met with the Workforce Education Manager.

Step 2

Make an appointment and submit the application form to:

Jennie Bergman
Workforce Education Manager
360.422.2601

Step 3

Registration: Once all of the required documents have been submitted, the Workforce Education Manager will arrange for registration into the course.

Step 4

Arrange Payment of tuition and fees: Tuition and Fees: $5557.63

Additional cost for DOT Physical, Alcohol/Controlled Substance Screening, Driver Abstract, Commercial Learner Permit (CLP), Testing and License Fees not included. Questions, please contact the LCC Workforce Education office at (360) 442-2601 or email jbergman@lowercolumbia.edu.

Earn your Class A CDL

Contact the Workforce Education Manager at 360-442-2601 for course dates.