Trucking

Code	5791
Diploma	DVS
Sector	Transportation
Length of training	615 hours
Number of credits	41
Status	Program approved in 2004.

This program is offered in French:
5291 - Transport par camion

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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.

Program Content

Code	Statement of 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
		615	41

Admission Conditions and Prerequisites

To be eligible for admission to this program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary V studies, or a postsecondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor's degree
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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 for 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 (see the following table), or recognition of equivalent learning
OR
Persons who have obtained Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister are required to pursue general education courses, concurrently with their vocational training, in order to obtain the Secondary IV credits they lack in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister.

Conform to the requirements as outlined by la Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) to obtain a class 1 license.

Functional Prerequisites

A person who has reached the age of 18 can be admitted to a program of study leading to a Diploma of vocational studies (DVS) based on functional prerequisites. These prerequisites, in place for those aged at least 18 years at the start date declared for the vocational training program, are: successful completion of the general development test (GDT) and obtaining and passing the tests relative to the specific prerequisites in the language of instruction and mathematics, if applicable.

This table indicates the new course codes for common core basic education (CCBE) and diversified basic education (DBE) required for the specific prerequisites in language of instruction and mathematics for the targeted program of study. In the cases where the new course codes for the CCBE and the DBE are in progressive implementation, the old codes are indicated in parenthesis and are still valid. The equivalent course codes in basic education in the youth sector are also indicated in the table. When a DVS does not require any specific prerequisites in language of instruction or in mathematics, a (-) will be displayed in the appropriate field. Please note that the functional prerequisites do not apply to attestation of vocational specialty (AVS) programs.

Specific Prerequisites

Language of instruction		Second language		Mathematics
Adults	Youth	Adults	Youth	Adults	Youth
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Educational Organizations Offering the Program

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Capitale-Nationale

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CSS des Premières-Seigneuries

Vocational Training Centre	Group	Status	D/E	Start Date
Centre de formation en transport de Charlesbourg	—	—	—	—

Centre-du-Québec

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École du Routier R.C.

Vocational Training Centre	Group	Status	D/E	Start Date
École du Routier R.C.	—	—	—	—

Laurentides

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CSS de la Rivière-du-Nord

Vocational Training Centre	Group	Status	D/E	Start Date
Centre de formation du transport routier de Saint- Jérôme	Bouch-engJ		D	Periodic entry
	Mirab-engJ		D	Periodic entry

Montérégie

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Riverside SB

Vocational Training Centre	Group	D/E	Start Date
CFTR - Annexe Saint-Hubert		D	To be determined
	Bouch-engJ	D	Periodic entry
	Bouch-engS	E	Periodic entry
	Bouch-engJ	D	Periodic entry

Truck Driver

Truck drivers, commonly referred to as truckers, drive trucks over long and short distances. They oversee the loading and unloading of merchandise, plan routes for deliveries, and oversee the regular inspection of their vehicle. This is a demanding job that will appeal to self-reliant people able to manage their time and who enjoy the road and travel. Truck driving requires good vision, physical stamina and good reflexes.