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Moultrie Technical College is a multiple campus institution of higher learning whose mission as part of the Technical College System of Georgia is to provide a culture of learning through occupational education, academic education, distance education, business and industry training, and workforce development supporting the education and economic advancement of Colquitt, Tift, Turner, and Worth counties. The college fulfills its mission by providing accessible, quality education leading to associate degrees, diplomas, technical certificates of credit, and programs to assist adults in literacy education.

At MTC the focus is on your success in today’s ever-changing, state-of-the market economy. Our faculty and staff believe in providing the highest quality services and instruction to ensure an exciting learning experience. Our instructors are qualified and dedicated to the responsive changes needed by business and industry, students and the community. We are proud to train citizens for the skilled careers of today’s workforce. Education is about creating new possibilities for career and personal growth. As the economy becomes increasingly globalized and competitive, the facilities and curriculum at MTC will provide the education and training that are required to compete in the global market.

The Commercial Truck Driving technical certificate of credit is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in commercial truck driving. The following Commercial Truck Driving Courses are offered at the Tifton Campus:

Fundamentals of Commercial Truck Driving - CTD-101
Introduces students to the trucking industry and provides an emphasis on safety that will continue throughout the program::

federal and state regulations
records and forms
industrial relations
and other non-driving activities

Basic Operation and Range Work - CTD-102
This course focuses on familiarizing students with truck instruments and controls and on performing basic maneuvers required to drive safely in a controlled environment and on the Driving Range. Each student must receive at least twelve (12) hours behind-the-wheel (BTW) instructional time in:

range operations- operating a tractor trailer through clearance maneuvers
backing, turning, parallel parking
coupling & uncoupling. and any one of the following (5 hours)*

* Advanced Operations (CTD-103)

Advanced Operations focuses on developing driving skills under actual road conditions. The classroom part of the course stresses following safe operating practices. On the road, safe operating practices are integrated into the development of driving skills:

each student must receive at least twelve (12) hours behind-the-wheel (BTW) instructional time on the street/road
each student must have a minimum program total of (44) hours hours BTW instructional time in any combination (with CTD 102) of range and street/road driving

* Commercial Truck Driving Internship (CTD-104)

The internship takes the place of CTD 103- Advanced Operations. Working closely with the school, a company provides the advanced training which focuses on developing driving skills:

each student must receive at least twelve (12) hours behind-the-wheel (BTW) instructional time on the street/road
each student must have a minimum program total of (44) hours BTW instructional time in any combination (with CTD 102) or range and street/road driving.

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The goal of the faculty and staff of Moultrie Technical College is that every graduate finds gainful employment using the skills and abilities acquired during their course of study at MTC. While we do not guarantee employment upon graduation, the Career Services staff will exhaust every resource available in helping our students find work in their field or a closely-related field. MTC students and graduates may register through the Career Services office for ongoing assistance in locating career opportunities.

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Moultrie Technical College
Tifton Campus
52 Tech Drive
Tifton, Georgia 31794
Ph: (229) 391-2600

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