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| Class | Course Description (Class) | Last Class Date | Actual Start Date/Time | Hours Per Meeting | Sunday? | Monday? | Tuesday? | Wednesday? | Thursday? | Friday? | Saturday? | In District Cost | Out of District Cost | Training On Demand | Content URL | Session Format | |
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| Shifting Techniques for SEMI | Student gets customized time in the drive sim to drive the different transmissions. This time can range from two hours to four hours depending on what they think they need. | 2.0000000000 | false | true | false | false | false | false | false | $50.00 | $100.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| CDL Truck Driver Training Class A | Go to Central Technology Center's website to sign up for information and to sign up for the class. https://centraltech.edu/truck-driver-training/ The program utilizes classroom instruction, range and road driving, as well as, practical application of skills used in highway driving. You will be prepared to join the trucking industry after 28 days of training. Cost is $4,800.00; tuition assistance, discounts and grants available. Upon successful completion of the class/exams and having met all requirements, students earn: Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Central Tech Truck Driver Training certificate of completion PDTI seal of attainment indicating completion of all standards The state-of-the-art facility has a driving range with more than three miles of paved roadway on 45 acres. The range is equipped with traffic signs, railroad crossing, and skill practice areas designed to allow each student to develop the skills necessary to become proficient in driving today’s tractor trailers. Two students per truck allows each student a minimum of 44 hours of drive time ensuring the ability to develop proficient driving skills including: Control/Vehicle Systems Vehicle Pre-Trip Inspection FMCSA Rules & Regulations Air Brakes Systems Coupling & Uncoupling Various Backing Maneuvers Progressive Shifting Space & Speed Management Compliance Safety & Accountability (CSA) Hours of Service Night Driving | 9.0000000000 | false | true | true | true | true | true | false | $4800.00 | $9600.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| CDL Truck Driver Training Class A | Go to Central Technology Center's website to sign up for information and to sign up for the class. https://centraltech.edu/truck-driver-training/ The program utilizes classroom instruction, range and road driving, as well as, practical application of skills used in highway driving. You will be prepared to join the trucking industry after 28 days of training. Cost is $4,800.00; tuition assistance, discounts and grants available. Upon successful completion of the class/exams and having met all requirements, students earn: Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Central Tech Truck Driver Training certificate of completion PDTI seal of attainment indicating completion of all standards The state-of-the-art facility has a driving range with more than three miles of paved roadway on 45 acres. The range is equipped with traffic signs, railroad crossing, and skill practice areas designed to allow each student to develop the skills necessary to become proficient in driving today’s tractor trailers. Two students per truck allows each student a minimum of 44 hours of drive time ensuring the ability to develop proficient driving skills including: Control/Vehicle Systems Vehicle Pre-Trip Inspection FMCSA Rules & Regulations Air Brakes Systems Coupling & Uncoupling Various Backing Maneuvers Progressive Shifting Space & Speed Management Compliance Safety & Accountability (CSA) Hours of Service Night Driving | 9.0000000000 | false | true | true | true | true | true | false | $4800.00 | $9600.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| UAG (Unmanned Aircraft General) Certification | Looking to earn a Remote Pilot License? Drones can be used in several business capacities including: Real Estate, Farm Surveying, Aerial Photography, Pipeline Survey, Electrical, Wind Energy and Trucking. This course prepares students to sit for the UAG Certification test. To test, students can schedule through a third party and pay $170 directly to FAA. | 3.0000000000 | false | false | true | true | true | false | false | $199.00 | $398.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Shifting Techniques for SEMI | Student gets customized time in the drive sim to drive the different transmissions. This time can range from two hours to four hours depending on what they think they need. | 2.0000000000 | false | true | false | false | false | false | false | $50.00 | $100.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Heavy Equipment Live Operator Hands On Class | We are offering a class that will include hands on experience with a skid steer, excavator, and a forklift. You will spend time excavating, grading, back filling, loading dirt projects, pipelining, and trenching and shoring. | 8.0000000000 | false | false | true | true | true | false | false | $400.00 | $800.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| CDL Truck Driver Training Class A | Go to Central Technology Center's website to sign up for information and to sign up for the class. https://centraltech.edu/truck-driver-training/ The program utilizes classroom instruction, range and road driving, as well as, practical application of skills used in highway driving. You will be prepared to join the trucking industry after 28 days of training. Cost is $4,800.00; tuition assistance, discounts and grants available. Upon successful completion of the class/exams and having met all requirements, students earn: Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Central Tech Truck Driver Training certificate of completion PDTI seal of attainment indicating completion of all standards The state-of-the-art facility has a driving range with more than three miles of paved roadway on 45 acres. The range is equipped with traffic signs, railroad crossing, and skill practice areas designed to allow each student to develop the skills necessary to become proficient in driving today’s tractor trailers. Two students per truck allows each student a minimum of 44 hours of drive time ensuring the ability to develop proficient driving skills including: Control/Vehicle Systems Vehicle Pre-Trip Inspection FMCSA Rules & Regulations Air Brakes Systems Coupling & Uncoupling Various Backing Maneuvers Progressive Shifting Space & Speed Management Compliance Safety & Accountability (CSA) Hours of Service Night Driving | 9.0000000000 | false | true | true | true | true | true | false | $4800.00 | $9600.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Shifting Techniques for SEMI | Student gets customized time in the drive sim to drive the different transmissions. This time can range from two hours to four hours depending on what they think they need. | 2.0000000000 | false | true | false | false | false | false | false | $50.00 | $100.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| UAG (Unmanned Aircraft General) Certification | Looking to earn a Remote Pilot License? Drones can be used in several business capacities including: Real Estate, Farm Surveying, Aerial Photography, Pipeline Survey, Electrical, Wind Energy and Trucking. This course prepares students to sit for the UAG Certification test. To test, students can schedule through a third party and pay $170 directly to FAA. | 3.0000000000 | false | true | true | true | false | false | false | $199.00 | $398.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| FMCSA Update | Join the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for the latest in commercial vehicle requirements. This session will focus on the following topics: •National Roadway Safety Strategy •Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse •Stump the Fed Q&A •Resources available to you through the FMCSA website and where to find the rules and regulations you need. As the lead federal government agency responsible for regulating and providing safety oversight of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), FMCSA's mission is to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. FMCSA partners with industry, safety advocates, and state and local governments to keep our nation's roadways safe and improve CMV safety through regulation, education, enforcement, research, and technology. | 1.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | false | false | false | $0.00 | $0.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Heavy Equipment Live Operator Hands On Class | We are offering a class that will include hands on experience with a skid steer, excavator, and a forklift. You will spend time excavating, grading, back filling, loading dirt projects, pipelining, and trenching and shoring. | 8.0000000000 | false | false | true | true | true | false | false | $400.00 | $800.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| School Bus Driver | This training program is designed for individuals who hold a driving permit and are seeking guidance in enhancing their skills for the road test. The curriculum covers vital aspects such as backing, parallel parking, picking up passengers, and other key driving maneuvers necessary to ace the road test. Classes are conducted over the course of 12 hours on Saturdays and Sundays as per schedule. | 12.0000000000 | true | false | false | false | false | false | true | $375.00 | $750.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| CDL Truck Driver Training Class A | Go to Central Technology Center's website to sign up for information and to sign up for the class. https://centraltech.edu/truck-driver-training/ The program utilizes classroom instruction, range and road driving, as well as, practical application of skills used in highway driving. You will be prepared to join the trucking industry after 28 days of training. Cost is $4,800.00; tuition assistance, discounts and grants available. Upon successful completion of the class/exams and having met all requirements, students earn: Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Central Tech Truck Driver Training certificate of completion PDTI seal of attainment indicating completion of all standards The state-of-the-art facility has a driving range with more than three miles of paved roadway on 45 acres. The range is equipped with traffic signs, railroad crossing, and skill practice areas designed to allow each student to develop the skills necessary to become proficient in driving today’s tractor trailers. Two students per truck allows each student a minimum of 44 hours of drive time ensuring the ability to develop proficient driving skills including: Control/Vehicle Systems Vehicle Pre-Trip Inspection FMCSA Rules & Regulations Air Brakes Systems Coupling & Uncoupling Various Backing Maneuvers Progressive Shifting Space & Speed Management Compliance Safety & Accountability (CSA) Hours of Service Night Driving | 9.0000000000 | false | true | true | true | true | true | false | $4800.00 | $9600.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| School Bus Driver | This training program is designed for individuals who hold a driving permit and are seeking guidance in enhancing their skills for the road test. The curriculum covers vital aspects such as backing, parallel parking, picking up passengers, and other key driving maneuvers necessary to ace the road test. Classes are conducted over the course of 12 hours on Saturdays and Sundays as per schedule. | 12.0000000000 | true | false | false | false | false | false | true | $375.00 | $750.00 | false | In Class | ||||