DSL 915 - Transportation Career Experience

Credit(s) 4.00
Lecture Hours: 1.00
Co-op Hours: 8.00

This course will integrate classroom theory with on-the-job training. The College will assist the stduent in securing employment related to the student’s major field of study and/or career interests. Under the supervision of the College and the employer, the student participates in job training experiences. In addition to employment, attendance at scheduled at-campus seminars is required. Seminars may include job searching skills as well as professional development. Student eligibility consists of successful completeion of 12 credit hours with EICC, specifically in the Diesel Technology program, and maintenance of a grade point average of 2.0 or higher. This course is designed to deliver all the information needed for students to pass all the required commercial drivers license (CDL) written examinations in the state of Iowa. CDL requirements, Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and regulations, hours of service (HOS), trip planning and record keeping will be covered. Final state skills testing for the insurance of a CDL will be done on campus by EICC certified commercial examiners. No

Prerequisite(s):

AUT 115

, and the successful completion of 12 credit hours with EICC, specifically in the Diesel Technology program, and maintenance of a grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Complete all paperwork and/or bookkeeping requirements necessary in the truck driving industry.
Demonstrate an overall understanding of the Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and regulations.
Demonstrate an overall understanding of Iowa Commercial Drivers License (CDL) rules and regulations.
Pass all the CDL written examinations needed.
Demonstrate necessary skills to secure employment.
Demonstrate abilities useful in the work world.
Demonstrate necessary skills, attitudes, habits, and technical knowledge to secure and retain employment.