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Trucking
 
Program Sector:
Transportation (17)

Program Code: 5791

CUISEP Code: 455-444.SP

Certification: DVS

Status: Program approved in 2004.

Number of Credits: 41 credits

Training centres offering this program:
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Length of Program:           TOTAL
615 hours

Program Objectives

The aim of the Trucking program is to help students develop attitudes and behaviours that are deemed essential to the practice of the trade such as defensive and fuel-efficient driving, together with courtesy behind the wheel, a sense of responsibility and professionalism, the ability to manage their time, resourcefulness for handling unexpected events and emergencies and for rapid problem solving and to be concerned about projecting a positive image of the company by means of a neat persoanl appearance and a clean vehicle.

Admission Requirements

Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent.
OR
Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary IV credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition of equivalent learning.
OR
Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the general development test, or recognition of equivalent learning.
OR
Persons having earned Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister and who will continue their general education courses concurrently with their vocational training in order to obtain the credits they are missing among the following: Secondary IV language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister.

Functional prerequisites

This section lists the examinations or course codes for the current adult general education programs that are required as specific prerequisites in language of instruction and mathematics. The specific prerequisites and successful completion of the general development test (GDT) are functional prerequisites. When a DVS does not require any specific prerequisites in language of instruction or mathematics, a dash ( - ) appears in the corresponding columns.

Functional prerequisites
Language of instruction Mathematics
Adult Youth Adult Youth
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Occupations Targeted

7411   Truck Drivers*
* = Link to Emploi-Québec's LMI on line

Program Contents:

Code Statement of the Competency Hours Credits
860-301 To determine their suitability for the trade and the training process 15 1
860-313 To identify the possible systems that characterize semitrailers 45 3
860-323 To resolve problems stemming from the application of regulations 45 3
860-333 To ensure that the truck is in good condition 45 3
860-346 To perform basic driving techniques 90 6
860-353 To plan a trip 45 3
860-363 To handle the loading and unloading of a truck 45 3
860-374 To drive a truck on rural roads and highways 60 4
860-389 To make a trip with a delivery 135 9
860-396 To integrate into the workplace 90 6

Total: 615 hours

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Note: This program is offered in French under the following name and number:

5291 - Transport par camion

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