Commercial Driver Training Program Bundle
$589.78 | 16.5 hours
Course Overview
These recommended and required courses assist commercial drivers in achieving the necessary training requirements as mandated by The National Safety Council (NSC).
Course Topics
BINCLUDED COURSES IN THIS PROGRAM:
- Hours of Service
- Cargo Securement Flatbeds
- Daily Trip Inspection
- Weights and Dimensions
- Defensive Driving
- Distracted Driving Prevention
- Firefighting & Fire Extinguisher Safety
- WHMIS 2015 (GHS)
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
- Fatigue Management Training for Workers Certification
Please scroll down to see “Extended Breakdown (per course)” at bottom for information on each module.
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Online Course Duration
It will take about 16.5 hours to cover every course in this package.
Passing Criteria
Each of these courses have individual tests and passing criteria. Most of the individual courses require a passing criteria of 80% with up to (3) attempts.
Certificate of Completion
You will get a certificate of completion for each course that you complete. You will get an extra certificate of completion for the Commercial Driver Training Program after you have finished all 11 courses.
Extended Breakdown (per course)
1) Hours of Service
STANDARD: NSC Standard 9
TOPICS INCLUDED:
- The evolution of federal law governing the length of time employees are required to be on the job
- An individual’s circadian rhythm and tiredness
- When it is illegal to drive
- Which automobiles are subject to the rules, and which are exempt?
- Logbooks and categories for daily duty status are included in this section.
- On-duty and off-duty limitations and rules
- Requirements for sleeping berths
- Cycles, cycle limits, cycle resets, and cycle switching.
- Permits specific to certain kinds of cars are required.
- Dispensations in the event of an emergency or hazardous road conditions.
- Statements of non-serviceability
- Inspections
PASSING CRITERIA:
Every participant must gain 80% marks to pass the course. It is possible to repeat the course a third time if the pass mark is not reached on the first or second attempt by the participants.
TIME REQUIRED:
It will take you approximately 3 hours to complete the course.
ATTEMPTS GIVEN:
This online program’s testing is meant to test the students’ knowledge. It is possible to repeat the course a third time if the pass mark is not reached on the first or second attempt by the participants.
2) Cargo Securement Flatbeds
STANDARD: NSC Standard 10
TOPICS INCLUDED:
- Regulations for the Safety of Motor Vehicles in the United States
- Compliance, safety, and accountability are all important considerations.
- Permits for Pre-Trip Planning
- Inspections on a walk-around basis
- Loading timber and building materials and securing them in the truck.
PASSING CRITERIA:
Every participant must gain 80% marks to pass the course. It is possible to repeat the course a third time if the pass mark is not reached on the first or second attempt by the participants.
TIME REQUIRED:
It will take you approximately 60 minutes to complete the course.
ATTEMPTS GIVEN:
This online program’s testing is meant to test the students’ knowledge. It is possible to repeat the course a third time if the pass mark is not reached on the first or second attempt by the participants.
3) Daily Pre-Trip Inspection
STANDARD: NSC Standard 13
TOPICS INCLUDED:
- Preparing for the Pre-Trip Inspection (Module 1)
- Performing an Air Brake System Inspection (Module 2)
- Defects & Major Defects (Module 3)
- Carrying out the Inspection Procedures (Module 4)
PASSING CRITERIA:
Every participant must gain 80% marks to pass the course. It is possible to repeat the course a third time if the pass mark is not reached on the first or second attempt by the participants.
TIME REQUIRED:
It will take you approximately 60 minutes to complete the course.
ATTEMPTS GIVEN:
This online program’s testing is meant to test the students’ knowledge. It is possible to repeat the course a third time if the pass mark is not reached on the first or second attempt by the participants.
4) Weights and Dimensions
Topics covered:
- Factors that influence commercial vehicle weight allowances
- The legal load limit, required safety measures, and related exemptions
- Factors that determine the maximum allowable length for a vehicle and load
- The difference between primary highways and local roadways
- Road bans and their impact on you
- Conditions under which an over-dimensional permit must be obtained and used
Duration: Approximately 90 minutes
Pass mark: 80%
Attempts: 3
5) Defensive Driving
TOPICS INCLUDED:
- Maintaining a positive mindset when driving is essential.
- Make a note of the methods and strategies that must be followed to guarantee the safety of your car.
- Recognize and be prepared to deal with any road risks.
- List the dangers of distracted driving.
- In what ways should you be careful while driving in the rearview mirror?
- Safely change lanes and cross junctions.
- Recognize when it’s unsafe to drive in certain scenarios.
- Your vehicle should be prepared for any bad driving circumstances, including winter.
PASSING CRITERIA:
Every participant must gain 80% marks to pass the course. It is possible to repeat the course a third time if the pass mark is not reached on the first or second attempt by the participants.
TIME REQUIRED:
It will take you approximately 60 minutes to complete the course.
ATTEMPTS GIVEN:
This online program’s testing is meant to test the students’ knowledge. It is possible to repeat the course a third time if the pass mark is not reached on the first or second attempt by the participants.
6) Distracted Driving Prevention
TOPICS INCLUDED:
- Distractions for the Driver
- Distractions: Recognizing and Avoiding Them
- Dangers of Inattentive Drivers
- Recognizing Distracted Driving Symptoms
- Preventing Mishaps
PASSING CRITERIA:
Every participant must gain 80% marks to pass the course. It is possible to repeat the course a third time if the pass mark is not reached on the first or second attempt by the participants.
TIME REQUIRED:
It will take you approximately 20 minutes to complete the course.
ATTEMPTS GIVEN:
This online program’s testing is meant to test the students’ knowledge. It is possible to repeat the course a third time if the pass mark is not reached on the first or second attempt by the participants.
7) Firefighting & Fire Extinguisher Safety
TOPICS INCLUDED:
- How do flames work, and how do they burn?
- The triangle of fire
- The tetrahedron of fire
- Fuel’s physical states
- Heat sources
- O2’s participation in a fire
- Classifications of Fires
- Ratings and categories for fire extinguishers
- Agents for putting out fires
- Fire extinguisher types
- Inspections of fire extinguishers
- Firefighting fundamentals
- Putting out blazes
PASSING CRITERIA:
Every participant must gain 80% marks to pass the course. It is possible to repeat the course a third time if the pass mark is not reached on the first or second attempt by the participants.
TIME REQUIRED:
It will take you approximately 60 minutes to complete the course.
ATTEMPTS GIVEN:
This online program’s testing is meant to test the students’ knowledge. It is possible to repeat the course a third time if the pass mark is not reached on the first or second attempt by the participants.
8) WHMIS 2015 (GHS)
TOPICS INCLUDED:
- What is WHMIS stand for?
- WHMIS Components
- Duties under the WHMIS
- How can toxic substances enter the human body?
- Classifications of hazardous materials
- Toxic categories and classes in the WHMIS 2015 standard
- Pictograms from the WHMIS 2015 manual
- Labels for suppliers and workplaces
- Labels for products purchased by the public
- Supplementary Material Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)
- Actions that must be taken in an emergency
- Equipment for protecting one’s self
PASSING CRITERIA:
Every participant must gain 80% marks to pass the course. It is possible to repeat the course a third time if the pass mark is not reached on the first or second attempt by the participants.
TIME REQUIRED:
It will take you approximately 60 minutes to complete the course.
ATTEMPTS GIVEN:
This online program’s testing is meant to test the students’ knowledge. It is possible to repeat the course a third time if the pass mark is not reached on the first or second attempt by the participants.
9) Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
TOPICS INCLUDED:
- Training and certification in TDG
- Hazard classification for commodities
- Name of Shipping Parties
- Consensus organizations
- Placards and United Nations identification numbers
- Understanding the labeling standards,
- ERAPs (Emergency Response Assistance Plans)
- How to File Reports
- Basic Symbols of Safety
- Requirements for packaging and shipping containers
- Guideline for documentation
- TDG’s schedules.
- Exemptions
- Containers
PASSING CRITERIA:
Every participant must gain 80% marks to pass the course. It is possible to repeat the course a third time if the pass mark is not reached on the first or second attempt by the participants.
TIME REQUIRED:
It will take you approximately 3.5 hours to complete the course.
ATTEMPTS GIVEN:
This online program’s testing is meant to test the students’ knowledge. It is possible to repeat the course a third time if the pass mark is not reached on the first or second attempt by the participants.
10) Fatigue Management Training for Workers Certification
TOPICS INCLUDED:
- Benefits of Sleeping
- Reasons for tiredness
- Key effects of weariness on the body
- Fatigue has a detrimental effect on health and safety.
- Failing to recognize and deal with tiredness
- Tiredness symptoms
- Assessing weariness at work: many methods
- Legislation dealing with exhaustion
- Management of tiredness
- Techniques for preventing and resolving tiredness
- Tiredness management techniques for teams.
- As a driver, how do you combat fatigue?
- Recommendations for employees who work shifts (optional module)
PASSING CRITERIA:
Every participant must gain 80% marks to pass the course. It is possible to repeat the course a third time if the pass mark is not reached on the first or second attempt by the participants.
TIME REQUIRED:
It will take you approximately 90 minutes to complete the course.
ATTEMPTS GIVEN:
This online program’s testing is meant to test the students’ knowledge. It is possible to repeat the course a third time if the pass mark is not reached on the first or second attempt by the participants.
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