CLASS CORE LEARNING PROGRAM

April 9, 2023 roadrunner 0 Comments

Your learning pathway

If you are a new driver seeking a Class 1 Operator’s licence, you need to complete the Entry Program and Core Learning Program to obtain a provincial restricted driver’s licence.

    • The Entry Program includes 40 hours of training and introduces prospective Class 1 drivers to a career in commercial driving, with a focus on developing foundational knowledge and skills essential for success. 
    • This training can be accessed online or supported by a driver training school and includes training on concepts critical to the role of a professional driver. 
    • At the end of this training, drivers can take the Class 1 knowledge test.

    • The Core Learning program includes 60 hours of training focused on building a driver’s level of competence in-yard and in-cab. 
    • An additional 8-hour air brake training course is required to if a learner does not already have a Q endorsement on their licence.
    • At the end of this training, the driver can take the road test to obtain a provincially restricted Class 1 driver’s licence.
    • This driver’s licence allows them to gain valuable on-the-job experience driving only in Alberta while they continue build their skills, similar to an apprenticeship-style training model.

    • The Competence Building Program includes 17 to 25 hours of one-on-one driving instruction customized to meet the specific needs of the driver. 
    • These needs are identified through an on-road driver assessment. 
    • When the driver has successfully demonstrated improvement in the identified competencies, the restriction will be removed from the driver’s Class 1 driver’s licence, giving them the mobility to operate as an interprovincial driver.

    • After obtaining their Class 1 driver’s licence, drivers can go on to take advanced training programs to further improve their skills. 
    • This may include training programs specific to the industry they are in or want to work in.
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