Class 1 Learning Pathway

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 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.