CDL Truck Driver Training
Introduction
Welcome to the Commercial Driver’s License program at FTCC. Our goal is to prepare individuals for successful employment in the transportation industry.
This page contains important information and guidelines.
Be sure you read and follow all directions to enroll in the program.
Tuition/Fees (Payable by student)
| Tuition |
$180.00 |
| Maintenance Fee |
$50.00 |
Out of Pocket Expenses (Payable by student)
| DOT Physical & Drug Screening |
$125.00 |
| Driving History |
$10.00 |
| Class A CDL Permit |
$60.00 |
| Class A CDL License |
$100.00 |
| TOTAL |
$295.00 |
Total Program Cost: $525.00
There is currently no funding for this program. The student must pay all expenses. Military benefits will not cover the cost of this course.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must pass a DOT physical, drug screen and background history check
- Must obtain a CDL Class “A” permit from the state you are licensed in
The following violations will not prohibit your enrollment in the program, however, such violations may limit your employment opportunities:
- DUI/DWI
- Felony drug possession
- License suspension
- Refusal of chemical test
- Leaving the scene of an accident
- Careless and reckless
- More than three (3) moving violations
- Negative item(s) on your background history check
Failure to pass a drug screen will make an individual ineligible for the program.
Program Offerings
2018
| Session |
Dates |
Days/Times |
| CDL 18-03 |
October 23 – January 15 |
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (1 hour lunch) |
2019
| Session |
Dates |
Days/Times |
| CDL 19-01 |
January 8 – March 15 |
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (1 hour lunch) |
| CDL 19-02 |
March 26 – May 31 |
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (1 hour lunch) |
| CDL 19-03 |
June 11 – August 16 |
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (1 hour lunch) |
| CDL 19-04 |
August 27 – November 1 |
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (1 hour lunch) |
| CDL 19-05 |
November 11 – January 31 |
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (1 hour lunch) |
CDL 19-11
(Evening) |
January 7 – May 5 |
Monday – Friday
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
| CDL 19-12 |
July 1 – November 22 |
Monday – Friday
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
Enrollment Process (Please follow each step in order)
- Contact Pendy Evans, Transition Tech Recruiter, via email at transtech@faytechcc.edu with the class session you wish to attend. You will need to send her the following information via return email
- Legal name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Rank (if military)
- MOS (if military)
- ETS (if military – do not use terminal leave date)
- DOT/Physical: Obtain Long Form Physical. Applicants are required to schedule their DOT Physical with Fayetteville DOT Exams & Testing Appointments will be made online at www.fayettevilledotexams.com. ($125.00 – student is responsible for payment at the time services are rendered)
- Drug Screen: Fayetteville DOT Exams & Testing will conduct your drug screen at the time of your DOT physical. Appointments will be made online at www.fayettevilledotexams.com (included in the cost of your DOT physical – student is responsible for payment at the time services are rendered)
- Class A CDL Permit: Obtain a copy of the Commerical Driver License manual from a local DMV office. You will need to study sections 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6. You must have your Class A CDL permit to register for the class. You only have three (3) attempts to pass the permit test. You can only test once per day. You cannot register for class without this permit.
- Driving History Record: A non-certified copy may be obtained online at www.ncdot.org/dmv or at your local DMV office. The cost is $10.00. This record must be within the last 30 days.
- Criminal History Background: Each applicant to the program must agree to a criminal history background check. This form will be completed the first day of class.
- Student Registration Data Form: This form will be provided when you register for the class. The tuition ($180.00) and maintenance fee ($50.00) are due and payable when you register for the program.
You will not be permitted to register for the program until you have completed and submitted to Pendy Evans, Transition Tech Recruiter, items 2-4 above. Once those steps are completed, you may see Ms. Evans, to enroll in the class. The class is filled on a first-come, first served basis.
Rules & Regulations
A copy of the FTCC Commercial Driver’s License program Rules & Policies will be provided upon registration. Please familiarize yourself with the document prior to class. Your instructor will cover each item in depth during the first day of class.
Documents Required at Registration
Copies of the following are required by the first day of class:
- Program Application (will be provided at Registration)
- Valid Driver’s License
- Social Security Card
- Proof of DOT Physical (Long Form)
- Proof of Drug Screen
- DMV Unofficial Driving Record
- Completed Criminal Background History Certificate and Release Form (Attached)
Collision Repair
Changing Lanes
This course is an eighteen (18) week auto body technician training program. Topics include safety, tool identification, vehicle disassembly and reassembly, plastic welding and repair, metal welding and repair.
This program is in partnership with Caliber Collision.
Course Specific Requirements
- Approval and acceptance from Caliber Collision is required.
- Program Application
- Program Interview
Enrollment Process
- Contact Devin McCollom (devin.mccollom@calibercollision.com)
- Submit Command approved Request to Attend form to Transition Tech Records Clerk
- Complete FTCC enrollment form with Transition Tech Records Clerk
Tuition/Fees: $180.00 (subject to change)
Please Note: Tuition and fees may be funded by Caliber Collision.
Computer & Information Technology (IT)
CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+
The Computer & IT program at Transition Tech will provide you with practical skills and industry-recognized certifications to prepare you for employment in the field.
This course is an eight (8) week program designed to prepare students for the CompTIA A+, Network+ and Security+ exams. Students will learn about hardware, operating systems, networking, security and troubleshooting as well as more specialized topics such as mobile devices, laptops, and printers.
Candidates from the 25-series MOS are recommended to apply; however, all candidates with necessary experience and qualifications will be considered. If you are a different MOS and feel that you have the necessary background and experience, please contact the Transition Tech Recruiter, Pendy Evans
This course also incorporates a Human Resource Development (HRD) session which assists in civilian resume writing as well as techniques and etiquette tips for interviewing.
Enrollment Process
- Contact the Transition Tech Recruiter
- Attend scheduled appointment with Transition Tech Records Clerk to complete NC Works Career Center registration
- Submit Command approved Request to Attend form to Transition Tech Records Clerk
- Attend scheduled appointment with NC Works Career Center to submit required documentation
Tuition/Fees: $913.00 (subject to change)
- Tuition – $360.00
- CompTIA A+ Exam 901 – $97.00
- CompTIA A+ Exam 902 – $97.00
- CompTIA Network+ Exam – $150.00
- CompTIA Security+ Exam – $209.00
- HRD – $70.00 (waived for participation in the Transition Tech Program)
Note: Tuition and fees may be funded by NC Works Career Center. To qualify for funding, ETS date, if active duty, must be within 180 days from the first day of class.
Program Benefits
- 20 Earned College Credits (must successfully pass A+, Network+ and Security+ exams)
- Certification Exam Vouchers Provided
- Industry-Focused Resume Assistance & Interview Training Included
CERTIFICATIONS
CompTIA A+ Certification
Learn how to troubleshoot network and security issues within operating systems such as Windows, Apple, Android and more, and on all types of devices (desktops, laptops, tablets, and mobile).
Related Careers
- Technical Support Specialist
- Field Service Technician
- IT Support Technician
- IT Support Administrator
- IT Support Specialist
CompTIA Security+ Certification
Learn about access control, identity management, cryptography, and more as they relate to securing a network and managing risk.
Related Careers
- Security Engineer
- Security Consultant
- Network Administrator
- IA Technician or Manager
CompTIA Network+ Certification
Network+ is an ISO-17024 compliant, vendor-neutral technology certification that verifies the certified individual has the skills and knowledge needed to take on a pivotal role in building, managing, and protecting the critical asset that is the data network.
EMT Basic
This course is an eight (8) week program which provides training in the first phase of the EMT career structure. Topics include basic emergency care skills, such as defibrillation, airway maintenance, CPR, spinal immobilization, bleeding control, and fracture management. This class exceeds National Registry stand for EMT certification. Upon completion of this course, students will be eligible to take the North Carolina State and/or National Registry Certification Exams.
This course also incorporates a Human Resource Development (HRD) session which assists in civilian resume writing as well as techniques and etiquette tips for interviewing.
Course Specific Requirements
All students must comply with the immunization policy and provide proof of the following:
Hepatitis B
MMR
Varicella (Chicken Pox)
Current PPD (Tuberculosis screening within a 6-month time period)
Unofficial copy of high school transcript
Copies of all immunizations and screenings must be submitted to the lead instructor by the second week of class. Failure to comply will exclude the student from further participation in the EMT Basic course.
- Students must wear program approved uniforms. The program instructor will provide uniform requirements.
- Liability insurance is required. The cost is $14.00 and is due on the day of program registration.
Enrollment Process
- Contact the Transition Tech Recruiter
- Attend scheduled appointment with Transition Tech Records Clerk to complete NC Works Career Center registration
- Submit Command approved Request to Attend form to Transition Tech Records Clerk
- Attend scheduled appointment with NC Works Career Center to submit required documentation
Tuition/Fees: $274.00 + cost of uniforms (subject to change)
- Tuition – $180.00
- Insurance – $14.00
- NC State exam – Free
- National Registry – $80.00
- HRD – $70.00 (waived for participation in the Transition Tech program)
- Books and supplies – All supplies will be covered by FTCC for all Transition Tech participants
- Uniforms – Out of pocket expense (not covered by FTCC)
Note: Tuition and fees may be funded by NC Works Career Center. To qualify for funding, ETS date, if active duty, must be within 180 days from the first day of class.
Ford MLR
FORD Maintenance & Light Repair (MLR)
The Corporate & Continuing Education Ford Maintenance and Light Repair Part I instructs students in operation and diagnostic/repair of automotive brakes and electrical systems, shop procedures and safety, and PC-based diagnostic equipment and scan tools. Courses in this program can be transferred directly into the Automotive Systems Technology Associate Degree curriculum (Brake Systems/Lab, Introduction to Transportation Technology, Basic Transportation Electricity, PC Skills for Transportation).
Enrollment Process
- Contact the Transition Tech Recruiter, evansp@faytechcc.edu or 910.486.3626
- Attend scheduled appointment with Transition Tech Records Clerk to complete NC Works registration
- Submit Command approved Request to Attend form to Transition Tech Records Clerk
- Attend scheduled appointment with Workforce Development to submit required documentation
Logistics
OSHA 30, Lean Six Sigma/Yellow Belt
This course is an eleven (11) day program which will prepare you for a career in logistics, supply, safety, and/or process improvement. The course covers tools and concepts for implementation of process improvement strategies in a manufacturing environment, as well as OSHA policies, procedures, standards and safety/health principles.
This course also incorporates a Human Resource Development (HRD) session which assists in civilian resume writing as well as techniques and etiquette tips for interviewing.
Enrollment Process
- Contact the Transition Tech Recruiter
- Attend scheduled appointment with Transition Tech Records Clerk to complete NC Works Career Center registration
- Submit Command approved Request to Attend form to Transition Tech Records Clerk
- Attend scheduled appointment with NC Works Career Center to submit required documentation
Tuition – $458.00 (subject to change)
- OSHA 30 – $225.00
- Lean Six Sigma/Yellow Belt – $225.00
- HRD – $70.00 (waived for participation in the Transition Tech program)
- Certification Card – $8.00
Note: Tuition and fees may be funded by NC Works Career Center. To qualify for funding, ETS date, if active duty, must be within 180 days from the first day of class.
Pipe Welding
This course is a sixteen (16) week pipe welding and pipe fitting program utilizing the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curriculum to provide welding and pipe fitting standards for maritime construction.
This program is in partnership with Ingalls Shipbuilding.
Course Specific Requirements
- Approval and acceptance from Ingalls Shipbuilding is required.
- Program Application
- Program Interview
- Students must agree to employment in Mississippi or Virginia.
Enrollment Process
- Contact the Transition Tech Recruiter.
- Submit Command approved Request to Attend form to Transition Tech Records Clerk
- Complete FTCC enrollment form with Transition Tech Records Clerk
Tuition/Fees: $180.00 (subject to change)
Note: Tuition and fees may be funded by Ingalls Shipbuilding.
Solar Technology
Solar Ready Vets
This course is a five (5) week program designed to provide all facets of knowledge and skills necessary to prepare a student to pass the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) entry level 1 exam. Topics include training in basic electrical, basic construction, OSHA 30 construction, and Photovoltaic instruction.
This course also incorporates a Human Resource Development (HRD) session which assists in civilian resume writing as well as techniques and etiquette tips for interviewing.
Course Specific Requirements
- Program Application
- Program Interview
- Accident Insurance in the amount of $2.00 which is payable at the time of registration
- OSHA 30 Certification Card in the amount of $8.00 which is payable at the time of registration
Enrollment Process
- Contact the Transition Tech Recruiter
- Attend scheduled appointment with Transition Tech Records Clerk to complete NC Works Career Center registration
- Submit Command approved Request to Attend form to Transition Tech Records Clerk
- Attend scheduled appointment with NC Works Career Center to submit required documentation
Tuition/Fees: $370.00 (subject to change)
- Photovoltaic Instruction – $180.00
- Insurance – $2.00
- Certification Card for OSHA 30 – $8.00
- NABCEP Exam – $180.00
- HRD – $70.00 (waived for participation in the Transition Tech Program
Note: Tuition and fees may be funded by NC Works Career Center. To qualify for funding, ETS date, if active duty, must be within 180 days from the first day of class.
Telecommunications
CATV Communications/Cabling & Fiber Optics I
This five (5) week course will provide students with the technical skills used to construct, design, troubleshoot, and maintain CATV Systems, as well as teach the basic of fiber optics, fiber-optic networks, fiber-optic splicing procedures, fiber-optic analysis and testing equipment. Upon successful completion of this course, each student will have the option to take the Fiber Optic Association CFOT (Certified Fiber Optic Technician) certification exam.
This course also incorporates a Human Resource Development (HRD) session which assists in civilian resume writing as well as techniques and etiquette tips for interviewing.
Course Specific Requirements
- Students are required to purchase accident insurance in the amount of $2.00 which is payable at the time of registration
- OSHA approved climbing boots are required; approximate cost is $125.00
Enrollment Process
- Contact the Transition Tech Recruiter
- Attend scheduled appointment with Transition Tech Records Clerk to complete NC Works Career Center registration
- Submit Command approved Request to Attend form to Transition Tech Records Clerk
- Attend scheduled appointment with NC Works Career Center to submit required documentation
Tuition/Fees: $462.00 (approximately) (subject to change)
- CATV/Cabling Tuition – $180.00
- Fiber Optics I – $125.00
- Insurance – $2.00
- OSHA Approved Climbing Boots – $125.00 (approximately – out of pocket expense – not covered by FTCC)
- Certification Exam – $30.00
- HRD – $70.00 (waived for participation in the Transition Tech Program
Note: Tuition and fees may be funded by the NC Works Career Center. Fees noted above as out of pocket expense are the sole responsibility of the student. To qualify for funding, ETS date, if active duty, must be within 180 days from the first day of class.
