At College of the North Atlantic in Stephenville, Canada, Cert in Commercial Driver is offered as a certificate programme. The programme runs for 13 weeks, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 5,311 per semester (CAD 1,927 per semester for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Duration: 13 weeks
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 1,927 / semester
International tuition: CAD 5,311 / semester
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Commercial Driver is a 13-week certificate program at College of the North Atlantic, delivered on-campus at the Bay St. George campus, that trains students in the safe and effective operation of tandem trucks and tractor-trailer units. Training combines classroom instruction with yard and highway driving practice, and covers preventive maintenance, defensive driving, fuel conservation, cargo delivery, logbook maintenance and vehicle inspection. Students complete certifications in Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Air Brakes (9A), WHMIS, First Aid, Powerline Hazards awareness and the Professional Driver Improvement Course. Admission requires a valid Class 05 licence held for at least 12 months, a medical examination with vision test, an acceptable driving abstract and a passing commercial written test, in addition to high school graduation or an equivalent academic pathway. The program is offered each September, January and April, and prepares graduates for employment as commercial truck drivers.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet one of the following: high school graduation; Adult Basic Education (Level III) graduation with an appropriate General College Profile; a Trades Bridging Certificate; a College Transition Certificate; or Mature Student status (age 19 or older, out of school for at least one year). Applicants must also hold a valid Class 05 licence for the 12 months immediately prior to acceptance, provide a Motor Registration Division medical examination report including a vision test, submit a driving abstract showing no more than four demerit points, and pass a commercial written test at the start of the program.
