Program Type
Certificate
Estimated Time to Complete
One Semester
Format
On Campus
Program Description
TMC’s Commercial Bus Operations Curriculum will provide students with competencies and skills needed to assist in obtaining a North Dakota Class ‘B’ Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with the Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements. Students gain a working knowledge of a bus through a combination of classroom, simulation and behind-the-wheel training that meets the requirements set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT).
Program Requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age
Complete a TMC application for admissions
Valid North Dakota Driver’s License (Class D or Class A)
Original copy of Birth Certificate*
Must obtain a Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC)
Submit a clean drug screen within 5 days of admission into the program
Students will be required as a prerequisite for CDL 106 Novice Bus Training w/lab pass a drug test before any hands-on training will take place. This is a requirement set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), along with the Department of Transportation (DOT) in 49 CFR Part 40 Subpart F.
*If a student enrolling in the Commercial Bus Training has a “Real ID”, then the student does not need to have a certified copy of their birth certificate.
Mission
Institutional Mission Statement
Turtle Mountain College is committed to functioning as an autonomous Indian controlled college on the Turtle Mountain Chippewa Reservation focusing on general studies, undergraduate education, Career & Technical Education, scholarly research, and continuous improvement of student learning. By creating an academic environment in which the cultural and social heritage of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa is brought to bear throughout the curriculum, the college establishes an administration, staff, faculty, and student body exerting leadership in the community and providing service to it.
Credit Hours
16 Credits
Application Deadline
Review the TMC Academic Calendar for admissions & registration deadlines for each semester.
Plan of Study Grid
Semester One
| BOTE 177 | Job Readiness | 1 |
| CDL 102 | CDL Permit B | 2 |
| CDL 106 | Novice Bus Training/Lab | 5 |
| CDL 111 | Transportation Rules and Regulations | 1 |
| CDL 175 | Intro to Transportation Safety & Driver Skills Evaluation | 1 |
| CDL 182 | Introduction to Bus Vehicle Maneuvers | 2 |
| CDL 194 | Passenger Endorsement ("P" Endorsement) | 1 |
| CDL 195 | School Bus Endorsement (“S” Endorsement) | 1 |
| HPER 210 | First Aid/CPR | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Total Credit Hours: 16