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Spring 2024 GSV Classes

Please note that all courses are subject to change format at the discretion of the College. To protect the safety and well being of students, face to face classes may change to online or hybrid at any time. Students will be notified of the change via their SVCC email.

CRN	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Room	Instructor	Seats	Course Fee	Total Tuition & Fees	Books
GSV 100 Commercial Drivers License
60587	W	4	MTWThF	8:00am- 4:30pm	3K04	M. STAFF	19	$1652	$2304	Book(s) for GSV 100 W: Follett Bookstore link
The Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 (CMVSA) has placed more stringent requirements on licensing of all commercial truck drivers. This four-credit hour course is designed to deliver all of the needed information to take and pass the commercial Driver's License General Knowledge Written Exams in the states of Illinois and Iowa. Along with the Commercial Driver's License required, units on log books and first aid training will be covered.Prerequisite: Students must provide the institution with a copy of their driving record for the past five (5) years. Students must provide the institution with a physical form verifying completion of a Department of Transportation physical.4 Semester hour(s)Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lec/week Class dates: September 14, 2023 - May 17, 2024
GSV 102 Commercial Vehicle Operation
60588	W	8	MTWThF	7:30am- 4:00pm		M. STAFF	20	$3304	$4608	Book(s) for GSV 102 W: Follett Bookstore link
Professional Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators not only need the necessary information to be successful, but they must be able to operate the tractor-trailer combination in a proficient and safe manner. Students will gain the knowledge necessary to become a commercial vehicle operator and develop the skills and techniques essential to the safe and professional operation of a commercial vehicle. Prerequisite: GSV 100.8 Semester hour(s)Lecture/Lab Hours: 16 lab/week Class dates: August 29, 2023 - May 31, 2024