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Power Line Commercial Driver's License Class A Endorsement (WCG)

ID : 5692   
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The Power Line CDL Class A Endorsement curriculum teaches students how to inspect and operate tractor trailers and to assume driver responsibilities on the road and at pickup/delivery points. This program prepares students to take the Virginia CDL Class A Endorsement examination. Many of the vehicles that utility companies use while repairing power lines require a commercial driver's license to operate.

Emphasis is placed on the following:
  • vehicle inspections
  • defensive driving
  • range maneuvers
  • motor carrier safety regulations
  • trip planning
  • cargo handling
  • size/weight laws
  • general maintenance procedures
  • hours of service
  • accident prevention
Length: 160 Course Hours

Potential Certification:  Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the Virginia CDL Class A Endorsement exam.

Power Line Worker Training Components:
  • Power Industry Fundamentals
  • Power Line Worker
  • Power Line CDL Class A Endorsement
Tuition:  $6,000 Full Price; $2,000 FastForward WCG Price

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Supplies and Fees:  Tuition includes cost of DOT physical and drug screen. Class A commercial learner's permit is the responsibility of the student.

This program is offered in partnership with Ancora Education, who will be your training provider.

CDL Curriculum Requirements (must be obtained and provided to Ancora Training prior to the first class session):
  • Valid Virginia Driver's License
  • Valid Medical Examiner's Certificate by passing a DOT physical
  • Class A Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP)
  • DOT drug screen with negative results
  • Driving record from DMV for the last 5 years
Register with Ancora Education to complete your curriculum requirements.
  • Payment vouchers provided for DOT physical and drug screen.
  • Registration is not complete until you create an account, log in, and complete your documentation.
  • Write down and keep your login information for classroom use.

Class Details

16 Session(s)
Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu

Location
TBD

Instructor
Part Staff 

 

Notice

Please read:  I am enrolling in this class as part of the New Economy Workforce Credential Grant Program (WCG). Discount is pending availability of funds. As a condition to receiving a grant, I agree to the following terms and conditions as specified on this site: WCG Release Form.

FastForward Workforce Credential Grant (WCG) pays 2/3 of the cost of tuition: You pay 1/3 of tuition upon enrollment; the Commonwealth of Virginia pays 1/3 upon successful completion of the class; the final 1/3 is paid by the Commonwealth of Virginia when you earn the credential.

Tuition: 

$6,000.00


Registration Closes On
Saturday, March 15, 2025 @ 11:59 PM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
3/17/2025 - 4/10/2025 Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 07:00 AM - 05:30 PM TBD Part Staff  Lecture

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