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The Division of Career Training and Development at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College is pleased to offer the Tractor-Trailer Operator Training course. Successful graduates of this 180-hour program obtain the class "A" Commercial Drivers License.

The course includes classroom instruction and behind the wheel experience to prepare individuals for the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) road test. Approximately two-thirds of training time is spent driving combination tractor-trailer vehicles, which provides participants with rural, urban and interstate driving experience.

Training Includes
  - Defensive Driving
  - Pre-trip inspection requirements
  - Coupling and uncoupling procedures of tractor and trailers
  - Gear shifting diagrams and operational procedures
  - Double clutching
  - Air brake system
  - Department of Transportation safety check
  - Motor carrier safety regulations
  - Filing driver's log
  - Backing exercises
  - Preventative maintenance
  - Open country road driving
  - Traffic driving
  - Freight handling principles
  - CDL driving skills preparation

Entry Requirements
  - Must present a copy of your 10- year driving record
  - Must be 21 years old or older (Driving outside of S.C.)
  - Must be 18 years old or older (Driving in S.C.)
  - Must be in good physical condition and pass the D.O.T. physical
  - Must have a valid driver's license
  - Must have driven in Continental U.S. for a period of at least two years
  - Must speak, read and write the English language fluently
  - Must pass a drug screening

Placement Assistance
Many trucking companies actively recruit OCtech truck driving graduates. We host recruiters for truck driving companies during training sessions. Multitudes of career opportunities are made available to graduates who have good work records, good driving records, and meet the industry requirements. This is your first step toward an exciting career as Commercial Driver.
 

Fees
Reservation Fee
There is a $400 reservation fee, which is nonrefundable should you decide to withdraw before the course begins.

Course Fee*
The fee for this course is:
$2,699 (in-state residents)
   Payment Schedule In-State
      $300 Deposit
      $1399 First day of class
      $900 Second Friday of class

Course	Tutition	Duration	Audience
New Driver	$2699	180 Hours	New Driver
Refresher	$600	40 Hours	Driver w/CDL "A"
CDL Renewal/Upgrade	$1200	40 Hours	Driver w/permit and prior CDL "A" or  Driver w/CDL "B"
CDL Retest	$450	One Retest	Students who have tested unsuccessfully  three times

New Driver: Existing program, use same descripition as above.

Refresher: A course designed for the student who possesses a CDL "A" and has not been driving a Clas "A" vehicle for an extended period of time. Topics include a review of the Pre-Trip Inspection, Basic Skills, and On-the-Road-Driving.

CDL Renewal/Upgrade: A course designed for the student who has a Student Driver Permit and a prior CDL "A" or possesses a CDL "B". Topics include a review of the Pre-Trip Inspection, Basic Skills, On-the-Road-Driving and CDL "A" Testing.

CDL Retest: Use of truck by OCTC student for purpose of retesting.

* Fees are subject to change
* Financial assistance may be given to those who meet the established criteria
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Registration
Students may register by phone with a credit card, or complete the registration form and mail to the address on the registration form, or come by the Continuing Education Office in the Community and Student Life Building on campus.

Payment Method
Visa, Mastercard, Cash or Check
Make check payable to Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College.

Financial Aid
Financial Aid may be available.  Please contact Career Training and Development for more information.


Class Dates

Schedule

 Day Classes:  Meet M-Th 8:00am-5:00pm, F 8:00am-1:30pm for 5-weeks

Starts	Ends
January 7, 2008	February 8, 2008
January 28, 2008	February 29, 2008
February 18, 2008	March 21, 2008
March 10, 2008	April 11, 2008
March 31, 2008	May 2, 2008
April 21, 2008	May 23, 2008
May 12, 2008	June 13, 2008
June 2, 2008	July 4, 2008
June 23, 2008	July 25, 2008
July 14,2008	August 15,2008
August 4, 2008	September 5, 2008
August 25, 2008	September 26, 2008
September 15, 2008	October 17, 2008
October 6, 2008	November 7, 2008
October 27, 2008	November 28, 2008
November 17, 2008	December 19, 2008
December 8, 2008	January 9, 2009
December 29, 2008	January 30, 2009

Evening Classes

Meet M-Th 5:30pm-10:00pm for 10- weeks

Starts	Ends
January 14, 2008	March 20, 2008
March 24, 2008	May 29, 2008
June 2, 2008	August 7, 2008
August 11, 2008	October 16, 2008
October 20, 2008	December 25, 2008

For additional information call Career Training and Development at 535-1236
Toll Free 1-800-813-6519 Ext. 1236
(within South Carolina)

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