Certificate of Completion (COC)
Commercial Truck Driving
About the Program
The Commercial Truck Driving Certificate of Completion provides the Washington State required 40 hours of classroom training and 120 hours of truck driving skill development to prepare students for the Washington State Class A commercial driver's license exam.
For a roadmap that identifies the preferred sequencing of courses and other specific recommendations from faculty, please see the corresponding program map(s):
Certificate Requirements
Total credits required to earn this certificate: 10
LCC students must meet distribution requirements for associate degrees and specific certificates. See Diversity and Distribution Lists for more information.
Program Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DHET 228 | Commercial Driving | 4 |
| DHET 229 | Commercial Truck Driving | 6 |
Program Outcomes
Students completing this program should acquire the following skills and abilities:
- Perform a commercial vehicle pre-trip inspection.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the function and operation of key vehicle systems.
- Demonstrate an understanding of Washington State laws concerning commercial vehicle operation.
- Demonstrate the basic skills required for safe truck operation including driving, parking, etc.
- Perform a pre-trip inspection on a Class A tractor/trailer vehicle.
- Safely couple and uncouple trailers utilizing fifth wheel hitches.
- Demonstrate safe and efficient commercial truck driving skills, such as backing, parking, etc.
- Demonstrate the correct use of transmission gearing and braking under various operating conditions.
- Explain the legal documentation requirements as related to commercial driving.
Notes
Revised July 2018 (effective Fall 2018)
Program planning is based on information available at the time of preparation. It is the student's responsibility to meet with their LCC advisor. Consult the LCC catalog for LCC graduation requirements.