Classes being the first Monday of every month
Units required for program completion:
- Basic Operation
- Safe Operating Practices for Basic Operations
- Advanced Operating Practices
- Vehicle Systems and Reporting Malfunctions
- Non-Vehicle Activities
(1) Basic Operation
Outcomes: Familiarize students with basic controls and maneuvers.
Core Abilities: Communication, Technology, Mathematics, Information, Solve, Safety, Professionalism, Imitate
Unit Competencies: Becoming familiar with systems, basic maneuvers, and technology on board trucks.
(2) Safe Operating Practices for Basic Operations
Outcomes: Being aware of your surroundings, being prepared for various situations on the road, always being one step ahead of the problem.
Core Abilities: Communication, Technology, Mathematics, Information, Complexity, Solve, Safety, Professionalism
Unit Competencies: Knowing what to do in a timely and safe period of time, to be able to prevent the accident that can be avoided.
(3) Advancing Operating Practices
Outcomes: Dealing with extreme, unusual, stressful times of driving
Core Abilities: Communication, Technology, Mathematics, Information, Solve, Safety, Professionalism
Unit Competencies: Knowing what to do in an emergency situation, reaction to stressful moments, keeping a cool head.
(4) Vehicle Systems and Reporting Malfunctions
Outcomes: Being able to maintain and troubleshoot malfunctions, accurately report problems noticed at routine inspections as well as during a trip.
Core Abilities: Communication, Technology, Mathematics, Information, Complexity, Solve, Safety, Professionalism
Unit Competencies: Knowing how to troubleshoot systems, diagnose and report problems accurately.
(5) Non-Vehicle Activities
Outcomes: Learning about Securement, Documentation, Planning, Life on the Road, and Health Safety.
Core Abilities: Communication, Technology, Mathematics, Information, Complexity, Solve, Safety, Professionalism
Unit Competencies: Being able to plan, secure, and look at the overall picture for the days to come on the road.
Instructor:
David Stahl – david@nwtruckingacademy.com
Office Manager:
Doris Matthews- doris@nwtruckingacademy.com
Licensed by the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission