Truck Training

1. Class 1 Learning Pathway
2. Class 3 
3. Air Brake
4. Funding program

1. Class 1 Learning Pathway

1. Complete the Class 1 Entry Program
   1. A student can take the self-led online learning through the  Learning Management System (LMS)  administrated by Transportation and Economic Corridors or complete the same online curriculum at a driving school with in-person support.
   2. The Class 1 Entry Program takes 40 hours to complete.
   3. A student can take the driver's knowledge test at a registry agent office after completing this phase or wait untile they complete the Core Learning Program.
2. Complete the Core Learning Program
   1. Upon successful completion of the Entry Program, a student will be eligible to proceed to the Core Learning Program at a driving school.
   2. The Core Learning Program focusses primarily on in-cab and in-yard instruction, with drivers gaining valuable practice behind the wheel.
   3. The program takes 60 hours to complete.
   4. An additional 8.5-hour air brake training course is required if a driver does not already have a Q endorsement on their licence. 
3. Complete the knowledge and road test
4. Get your Class 1 Provincially Restricted Licence
5. Take the Competence Building Program to get the restriction removed

2.  Class 3 - Firefighter Pre-Hire Qualification

   To get your Alberta class 3 driver licence

1. take knowledge test for class 3
   1. when: any time, before or after training
   2. driver licence: class 5 (non-GDL) required
2. take air brake course if you don't have 'Q' endorsement
3. take air brake knowledge test before the road test
4. book the class 3 road test
   1. When:   any time when you know you will be ready for the road test
   2. Who:    Frank Driving School
   3. Cancel or reschedule:   5 day notice is required.  
5. get training from Frank Driving School 
6. checkin your road test at any registry office, up to 72 hours prior to the road test time.
   • driver licence (Non-GDL)
   • proof of completion of class 3 knowledge test
   • proof of completion of air brake knowledge test

To prepare for your class 3 road test:

• Don't be too nervous, people tend to forget things when being too nervous
• Maximum negative points allowed is 50, including parking
• Automatic fails because of rolling stop and speeding are very common

Customer failed their class 3 road test because of the following reasons:

• Some customers drove 10 km/h over the speed limit, because of the driving habit or missing the speed limit sign;
• Some customers forgot to set park brake (pull the yellow button) when exiting the cab to remove the chocks during air brake pre-trip inspection;
• Few customers left the gear in 'D' when exiting the cab before backing into the parking stall in the yard - last step of the class 3 road test;
• Some customers did not stop completely when turning right on red lights;
• Two customers could not see the traffic lights because of the big vehicle in the front, but they followed big vehicle into the intersection. The lights were red when they were able to see the lights;
• One customer went over the curb when he did hill parking.
• Few customers hit/touched cones when backing into the parking stall

3. Air Brake 

Please read the manual before the class starts:

Procedure to get your 'Q' endorsement 

1.  take the 6.5 hours in-class training
2. take the practical training and pass the test with the instructor
3. get the certificate from the driving school
4. take the knowledge test at any registry office
5. get your 'Q' endorsement once you pass the knowledge test

4. Class 1 Learning Pathway Grant program

     Employment Pathway Grant     

       Student can not apply for the grant.