Class B CDL with Passenger/School Bus Driver Course

This two-week training program prepares individuals to earn their Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements. Students will receive hands-on and classroom training focused on safe and effective school bus operation. The course includes instruction using driving simulators, classroom study, and real-time behind-the-wheel experience on a 48-ft school bus.
Designed to meet state and federal requirements, this course provides foundational knowledge, practical skills, and test preparation for a successful career as a professional school bus driver.

Award Type:

Certificate of Completion from Iowa Western Community College & Commercial Driver’s License with School Bus & Passenger Endorsement from the American Association of Motor Vehicles Administration (AAMVA)

Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate safe and lawful operation of a school bus
Identify and apply pre-trip inspection procedures
Understand defensive and advanced driving techniques
Navigate school bus-specific rules and loading/unloading safety
Comply with Department of Transportation (DOT) health and licensing standards

Educational Objective:

Vocational - Prepares students for immediate employment as licensed Class B School Bus Drivers.

Tuition:

$1,200 for school-sponsored bus drivers

Included in Tuition:

Classroom instruction
Simulator and range/road driving experience
Instructional materials
Behind-the-wheel vehicle use
Skills testing preparation

Students are responsible for:

CLP Permit Fee: $12
DOT Physical Examination (cost varies)
Any retesting fees (if applicable)

Length of Course:

80 Contact Hours & hybrid

Course Outline:

Session 1 - Introduction to TIG Welding, Safety Review (4 hrs.)
Session 2 - Machine Setup, Torch Operation (4 hrs.)
Session 3 - Flat Position Welds on Steel (4 hrs.)
Session 4 - Horizontal and Vertical Welds (4 hrs.)
Session 5 - Welding Aluminum Techniques (4 hrs.)
Session 6 - Welding Stainless Steel Techniques (4 hrs.)
Session 7 - Weld Defects & Quality Inspection (4 hrs.)
Session 8 - Final Project & Performance Review (4 hrs.)

Admission Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years of age
Completion of basic welding or equivalent experience (preferred, not required)
Steel-toe boots and long sleeves required

Attendance Requirements:

Students must attend at least 80% of class sessions
More than two unexcused absences may result in dismissal
Incomplete work must be done within one week of the missed session

Instructor Qualification:

Instructor is registered, certified, or licensed in the occupational area in which the state requires registration, certification or licensure for the occupational area in which the instructor is teaching.