WICHITA AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
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Program Features |
| The Commercial Driver Education (CDE) program is designed to help students develop the skills necessary to obtain a CDL and secure employment in the trucking industry. The program is 240 hours long and includes: |
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Classroom instruction — minimum 104 hours. |
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Behind the wheel (BTW) driving — minimum 44 hours — BTW driving is at a 1-1 ratio on range and a 3-1 ratio on the road. |
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Breaks — 15 minutes in the a.m., 15 minutes in the p.m., for a total of 15 hours. |
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Lab, class or observation time — 240 hours. |
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Simulators designed exclusively for trucks. |
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Driving range to develop skills prior to on-the-road driving. |
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Skid pan training. |
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Back road, city, two- and four-lane highway driving. |
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Fleet of different makes and types of tractors and trailers. |
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Third-party CDL testing. |
| Admission Requirements |
| In addition to the Institutional Admissions Policy, students must: |
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Successfully complete pre-admission testing. |
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Be at least 18 years old. |
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Hold a valid drivers license. |
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Have a good driving record. |
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Pass the Department of Transportation physical. |
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Pass a drug and alcohol exam
| Certifications |
| Upon satisfactory program completion, graduates receive a WATC Certification of Completion and are certified in the following: |
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Basic Rescuer/CPR — American Red Cross |
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Multimedia First Aid — American Red Cross |
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Defensive Driving — National Safety Council |
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Forklift Safety — National Safety Council |
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| Students also take the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) test to receive the CDL Skills Certificate, which is then presented to the drivers license examiner, in addition to taking an eye examination, to receive the Kansas Class A CDL. |
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Graduates 18 to 20 years of age receive a restricted CDL, which allows them to drive only within the State of Kansas.
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