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| The Skills Center Professional Truck Driving programs conform to the policy of assessment defined by Academic Student Learning Outcomes (ASLO). Each program and each course lists program or course student outcomes (competencies), the method of assessing these outcomes and which Academic Student Learning Outcome the assessment addresses. The five ASLO definitions are: 1. Acquire substantive knowledge in the discipline of their choice sufficient for further study, and/or demonstrate competencies required by employers to be hired and succeed in the workplace.
2. Communicate effectively.
3. Develop quantitative literacies necessary for their chosen field of study.
4. Think Critically.
5. Develop the knowledge and skills to be civically engaged, and/or to work with others in a professional and constructive manner. Results of these assessments will be maintained in a department database to be reviewed periodically by faculty to improve teaching and learning. For example, if we find that students tend to not do well in a specific area as measured by a written exam or a practical exam then we can change the teaching methods in that area.
Other assessment methods include the use of the DACUM (Develop A CurricUM) and periodic meetings with the Program Advisory Committee (PAC). The DACUM process involves reviewing and recommending updates to our curriculum from industry representatives. The PAC consists of representatives from industry, the college, and government agencies with common goals: incremental curriculum improvement and making our students employable
Watch for reports regarding ongoing program assessments and program improvements throughout the year.
For each program and each course, the ASLO requirements are defined as well as the associated competencies and means of assessment. This information for the program level is duplicated here:
280 Hour Professional Truck Driving Program ASLO | Program Objectives/Student Outcomes | Program Assessments | | 1,3 | 1. Prepare for and obtain a Class "A" CDL Instruction Permit by passing the General Knowledge, Air Brakes and Combination CDL written tests administered by the State of Utah Driver License Division. | 1. Successfully pass the departments general knowledge, air brakes and combination master tests with a score of at least 80%. Final scores will be maintained in department records as evidence of results. Successfully passing the CDL written tests at the Driver License Division will be shown by the student bringing the Instruction Permit to the program coordinator. A copy of the permit will be copied and maintained in department records as evidence of results. | | 1,3,4 | 2. Demonstrate the use of the Motor Carriers' Road Atlas. Identify and complete log book entries using current D.O.T. Hours of Service regulations. | 2. Successfully pass the Log Book/Map Reading/Trip Planning written test created by the department with a score of at least 80%. Final score will be maintained in department records as evidence of results.
Successfully plan and drive an assigned road trip designed by the department, with a score of at least 80%. The trip is scored by comparing it to the same road trip planned and driven by the department. Final score will be maintained in department records as evidence of results. | | 1,2,3,4,5 | 3. Identify the federal drivers qualification requirements, whistle blower protection policy, limitations on hours of service, driver wellness, health maintenance, drivers' responsibilities to their employers, customers and to the driving public in general. | 3. Successfully pass department written exams with a score of at least 80%. Final scores will be maintained in department records as evidence of results. | | 1 | 4. Demonstrate the proper vehicle pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspections mandated by state and federal government. | 4. Successfully pass a CDL pre-trip vehicle inspection skills test with an instructor-assessed score of at least 80%. CDL standards will be use to score the test. Final scores will be maintained in department records as evidence of results. | | 1,4 | 5. Demonstrate understanding of basic principles of forklift trucks, basic rules for safe forklift operation. Demonstrate skills in safe maneuvering, stacking and un-stacking, loading and unloading a trailer with incline. | 5. Successfully pass department written exams with a score of at least 80%. Instructor will assess students skills in safe forklift operation with approved department checklists. Final score will be maintained in department records as evidence of results. | | 1 | 6. Demonstrate proper brake adjustment on a tractor and trailer. Demonstrate minor maintenance, including but not limited to checking proper fluid levels, changing light bulbs, wiper blades, etc. | 6. Successfully demonstrate proper brake adjustment, and minor maintenance procedures with limited supervision. The instructor accesses the students competency using Skills Center approved competency evaluation codes. Final scores will be maintained in the Skills Center M.I.S. Department and in department records as evidence of results. | | 1,2,4 | 7. Demonstrate proficiency in safe backing skills during straight line backing, alley dock backing, off-set backing and parallel parking backing maneuvers. Demonstrate proper backing procedures used when coupling a tractor to a trailer. | 7. Successfully pass a CDL Basic Skills Test with an instructor assessed score of at least 80%. CDL standards will be used to score the test. Final scores will be maintained in department records as evidence of results. | | 1,4 | 8. Demonstrate proficiency in proper shifting techniques using the double-clutch method. | 8. Successfully pass a CDL Road Test with an instructor-assessed score of at least 80%. CDL standards will be use to score the test. Final scores will be maintained in department records as evidence of results. | | 1,2,4 | 9. Demonstrate proper procedure and techniques for making left and right hand turns, mirror checks, working foot pedals (brake, clutch, and accelerator). Demonstrate safe operation of vehicle in traffic situations as acceptable for introductory skills. | 9. Successfully pass a CDL Road Test with an instructor-assessed score of at least 80%. CDL standards will be use to score the test. Final scores will be maintained in department records as evidence of results. | | 1,2,4 | 10. Actively observes and participates in safe driving procedures and techniques. | 10. Instructor assesses the students attentiveness and willingness to observe and learn from the successes or mistakes of other students. Skills Center evaluation codes are used for the assessment. Competency scores are maintained in the Skills Center M.I.S. Department and in department records as evidence of results. | | 1,2,4,5 | 11. Demonstrate proficiency in one of the following areas: Local Externship or Extended Driving Experience. Demonstrate punctuality, good personal hygiene, appearance and readiness and willingness to complete externship duties or class room assignments.
| Successfully completes Local Driving Externship with at least a competency evaluation of limited skill: requires instruction and close supervision. Employer will send a written evaluation to the program coordinator using the Skills center competency evaluation codes to rate the student.
If Extended Driving Experience is chosen as an elective the instructor assesses the students attentiveness and willingness to observe and learn from the successes or mistakes of other students. Skills Center evaluation codes are used for the assessment. Competency scores are maintained in the Skills Center M.I.S. Department and in department records as evidence of results. | | | | | 160 Hour Professional Truck Driving Program ASLO | Program Objectives/Student Outcomes | Program Assessments | | 1,3,4 | 1. Demonstrate the use of the Motor Carriers' Road Atlas. Identify and complete log book entries using current D.O.T. Hours of Service regulations. | 1. Successfully pass the Log Book/Map Reading/Trip Planning written test created by the department with a score of at least 80%. Final score will be maintained in department records as evidence of results.
Successfully plan and drive an assigned road trip designed by the department, with a score of at least 80%. The trip is scored by comparing it to the same road trip planned and driven by the department. Final score will be maintained in department records as evidence of results. | | 1,2,3,4,5 | 2. Identify the federal drivers qualification requirements, whistle blower protection policy, limitations on hours of service, driver wellness, health maintenance, drivers' responsibilities to their employers, customers and to the driving public in general. | 2. Successfully pass department written exams with a score of at least 80%. Final scores will be maintained in department records as evidence of results. | | 1 | 3. Demonstrate the proper vehicle pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspections mandated by state and federal government. | 3. Successfully pass a CDL pre-trip vehicle inspection skills test with an instructor-assessed score of at least 80%. CDL standards will be use to score the test. Final scores will be maintained in department records as evidence of results. | | 1 | 4. Demonstrate proper brake adjustment on a tractor and trailer. Demonstrate minor maintenance, including but not limited to checking proper fluid levels, changing light bulbs, wiper blades, etc. | 4. Successfully demonstrate proper brake adjustment, and minor maintenance procedures with limited supervision. The instructor accesses the students competency using Skills Center approved competency evaluation codes. Final scores will be maintained in the Skills Center M.I.S. Department and in department records as evidence of results. | | 1,2,4 | 5. Demonstrate proficiency in safe backing skills during straight line backing, alley dock backing, off-set backing and parallel parking backing maneuvers. Demonstrate proper backing procedures used when coupling a tractor to a trailer. | 5. Successfully pass a CDL Basic Skills Test with an instructor assessed score of at least 80%. CDL standards will be used to score the test. Final scores will be maintained in department records as evidence of results. | | 1,4 | 6. Demonstrate proficiency in proper shifting techniques using the double-clutch method. | 6. Successfully pass a CDL Road Test with an instructor-assessed score of at least 80%. CDL standards will be use to score the test. Final scores will be maintained in department records as evidence of results. | | 1,2,4 | 7. Demonstrate proper procedure and techniques for making left and right hand turns, mirror checks, working foot pedals (brake, clutch, and accelerator). Demonstrate safe operation of vehicle in traffic situations as acceptable for introductory skills. | 7. Successfully pass a CDL Road Test with an instructor-assessed score of at least 80%. CDL standards will be use to score the test. Final scores will be maintained in department records as evidence of results. | | 1,2,4 | 8. Actively observes and participates in safe driving procedures and techniques. | 8. Instructor assesses the students attentiveness and willingness to observe and learn from the successes or mistakes of other students. Skills Center evaluation codes are used for the assessment. Competency scores are maintained in the Skills Center M.I.S. Department and in department records as evidence of results. | | | | | 120 Hour Professional Truck Driving Program ASLO | Program Objectives/Student Outcomes | Program Assessments | | 1,3,4 | 1. Demonstrate the use of the Motor Carriers' Road Atlas. Identify and complete log book entries using current D.O.T. Hours of Service regulations. | 1. Successfully pass the Log Book/Map Reading/Trip Planning written test created by the department with a score of at least 80%. Final score will be maintained in department records as evidence of results.
Successfully plan and drive an assigned road trip designed by the department, with a score of at least 80%. The trip is scored by comparing it to the same road trip planned and driven by the department. Final score will be maintained in department records as evidence of results. | | 1,2,3,4,5 | 2. Identify the federal drivers qualification requirements, whistle blower protection policy, limitations on hours of service, driver wellness, health maintenance, drivers' responsibilities to their employers, customers and to the driving public in general. | 2. Successfully pass department written exams with a score of at least 80%. Final scores will be maintained in department records as evidence of results. | | 1 | 3. Demonstrate the proper vehicle pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspections mandated by state and federal government. | 3. Successfully pass a CDL pre-trip vehicle inspection skills test with an instructor-assessed score of at least 80%. CDL standards will be use to score the test. Final scores will be maintained in department records as evidence of results. | | 1 | 4. Demonstrate proper brake adjustment on a tractor and trailer. Demonstrate minor maintenance, including but not limited to checking proper fluid levels, changing light bulbs, wiper blades, etc. | 4. Successfully demonstrate proper brake adjustment, and minor maintenance procedures with limited supervision. The instructor accesses the students competency using Skills Center approved competency evaluation codes. Final scores will be maintained in the Skills Center M.I.S. Department and in department records as evidence of results. | | 1,2,4 | 5. Demonstrate proficiency in safe backing skills during straight line backing, alley dock backing, off-set backing and parallel parking backing maneuvers. Demonstrate proper backing procedures used when coupling a tractor to a trailer. | 5. Successfully pass a CDL Basic Skills Test with an instructor assessed score of at least 80%. CDL standards will be used to score the test. Final scores will be maintained in department records as evidence of results. | | 1,4 | 6. Demonstrate proficiency in proper shifting techniques using the double-clutch method. | 6. Successfully pass a CDL Road Test with an instructor-assessed score of at least 80%. CDL standards will be use to score the test. Final scores will be maintained in department records as evidence of results. | | 1,2,4 | 7. Demonstrate proper procedure and techniques for making left and right hand turns, mirror checks, working foot pedals (brake, clutch, and accelerator). Demonstrate safe operation of vehicle in traffic situations as acceptable for introductory skills. | 7. Successfully pass a CDL Road Test with an instructor-assessed score of at least 80%. CDL standards will be use to score the test. Final scores will be maintained in department records as evidence of results. | | 1,2,4 | 8. Actively observes and participates in safe driving procedures and techniques. | 8. Instructor assesses the students attentiveness and willingness to observe and learn from the successes or mistakes of other students. Skills Center evaluation codes are used for the assessment. Competency scores are maintained in the Skills Center M.I.S. Department and in department records as evidence of results. | | | | |
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