Commercial Driving Class A, Technical Certificate of Credit

Overview

Offered at the Thomson Campus

Entrance Dates:	Fall, Spring, Summer
Length of Program:	One Term
Credit Hours Required for Graduation:	9

Program Description: The Commercial Driving - Class A certificate program provides basic training in the principles and skills of commercial truck operation. Safe operating practices are integrated into the development of driving skills on the road. Each student must demonstrate proficiency in required behind-the-wheel (BTW) skills such as operating a commercial vehicle safely on public roads through a variety of maneuvers. At the completion of the program, the student is administered the Georgia CDL Skills Exam for a Class A or Class A automatic restricted license.

Employment Opportunities: Truck drivers operate different vehicles based on whether they've earned a commercial or regular driver's license and the size and type of loads they carry and deliver. Heavy truck and tractor-trailer drivers generally haul goods long distances, transporting everything from automobiles to stock supplies for groceries. They are licensed to drive vehicles with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds. Light or delivery truck drivers maintain local routes and usually make several package runs within a day. Commercial bus or school bus drivers operate their vehicles on public roads through established routes often several times in one shift.

Coming Spring 2027

Curriculum Outline

Occupational Courses, 9 credits

CTDL 1010	Fundamentals of Commercial Driving	3
	AND
CTDL 1021	Combination Vehicle Basic Operation and Range Work	3
	OR
CTDL 1022	Commercial Driving Training Internship I	3
	AND
CTDL 1031	Combination Vehicle Advanced Operations	3
	OR
1032 1032	Commercial Driving Training Internship II	3
	OR
CTDL 1035	Combination Vehicle Advanced Operations/Automatic Restriction	3

Note:

Students must submit a copy of their motor vehicle record, CDL learners permit, and DOT physical. A drug screening is a federal requirement during the course of the CTD program. For more information concerning field related requirements, contact a Program Advisor for Commercial Driving Class A.

Guided Pathway

Thomson Day Program

PROGRAM NAME: Commercial Driving Class A Technical Certificate of Credit

AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit

CAMPUS: Thomson Day Program

CTDL 1010	Fundamentals of Commercial Driving	3
	AND
	(CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING):
CTDL 1021	Combination Vehicle Basic Operation and Range Work	3
	OR
CTDL 1022	Commercial Driving Training Internship I	3
	AND
	(CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING):
CTDL 1031	Combination Vehicle Advanced Operations	3
	OR
1032 1032	Commercial Driving Training Internship II	3
	OR
CTDL 1035	Combination Vehicle Advanced Operations/Automatic Restriction	3