CLASS 1 MELT (Experience and Equivalency)
MELT Classes start at 8AM
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION PROCESS DRIVERS MUST:
Hold a current Alberta Class 3 driver’s licence;
Have held an Alberta Class 3 driver’s licence or the equivalent driver’s licence from another Canadian jurisdiction for two (2) or more years. To demonstrate that they meet this requirement, drivers who gained their two years of experience by holding a Class 3 equivalent driver’s licence in another Canadian jurisdiction must provide a driver’s abstract from the other Canadian jurisdiction.
Have two (2) or more years of work experience operating a single motor vehicle with three (3) or more axles. To demonstrate that they meet this requirement, drivers must provide one of the following:
A signed letter from an employer which states that you have at least two years of work experience operating a single motor vehicle with three or more axles. The letter must include the employer’s contact information.
A daily log book for a two year-period that meets the requirements outlined in the Drivers’ Hours of Service Regulation or the Government of Canada’s Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulations.
For self-employed individuals - A signed letter from customers or suppliers specifying that you operate a vehicle with three or more axles to provide your service to them and have provided the service for at least two years. The letter must include the customers’ or suppliers’ contact information.
Upon submitting the required documentation, approval from Alberta Transportation is required before registering into the Class 1 E&E.
APPLY AND BE APPROVED BY ALBERTA TRANSPORTATION
To apply, please click the following link to complete the Experience and Equivalency Class 1 Mandatory Entry Level Training Application and then submit it to trans.driver.prog@gov.ab.ca.
*MUST BE APPROVED by Alberta Transport Before Training.
STEPS TO FOLLOW UPON APPROVAL TO TAKE CLASS 1 E&E MELT
STEP 1: COMPLETE E&E CLASS 1 MELT PROGRAM AT SAFETY BUZZ CAMPUS
Experience and Equivalency Class 1 MELT program (Class 1 E&E) will take 40 hours to complete.
This total does not include the Air Brake program, which is approximately 8.5 additional hours. Air Brake Program is an additional cost of $220
40 Hours includes:
Classroom training: 11 hours
In-yard training: 6.5 hours
Practical training: 22.5 hours
COSTS:
Experience and Equivalency Class 1 MELT $4,000
Air-Brakes (if needed) $220
Road test will be booked by Safety Buzz Campus and will cost an additional $217
On the day of the road test you will go for two hour a pre-test drive before the actual road test. This is an additional cost of $290
Safety Buzz Campus can provide a truck for the road test at a cost of $145/hr
Additional costs may apply if driver requires more in-yard or practical training time
Subject to funding availability, support and training opportunities may be available through the Canada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG) program to those who meet eligibility requirements. The CAJG helps employers who are not in the public sector. Funding can be used to help with truck/bus driver training when the trainee is unemployed, or when training is incremental, such as when an individual is moving to a different role in the organization. Training must be provided by a third-party.
Subject to funding availability, support and training opportunities may be available through the Trucking HR Grant to those who meet eligibility requirements. The Trucking HR Grant helps employers who are not in the public sector. Funding can be used to help with truck/bus driver training when the trainee is currently employed. Training must be provided by a third-party.
*please note the Trucking HR grant will no longer be available after March 31st 2024
STEP 2: PASS THE DRIVER KNOWLEDGE TEST
KNOWLEDGE TEST
Once you complete the MELT program, our instructors will work with you to book the Class 1 MELT Driver's Knowledge Test at an Alberta Registry Agent.
VISION TEST
Pass a vision test. Registry Agent will test your vision to see if your vision is good enough to drive.
MEDICAL TEST
A completed Driver's Medical Report Form will be required prior to the road test for class 1 licences. There is a fee associated with this test to be paid directly to the doctor, by the student.
STEP 3: SCHEDULE ROAD TEST
We will work with you to schedule a Class 1 Driver's Road Test.
Testing will begin in the Safety Buzz Campus yard.
Safety Buzz Campus can provide a vehicle that meets all legal requirements at the cost of $145/hr for the road test.
Prior to your road test, you must go to any Alberta registry agent to confirm your eligibility and identity. This should be done up to 72 hours before your scheduled test. We will provide you with a form to bring.
STEP 4: PASS THE ROAD TEST
You must pass the pre-trip inspection and the driver’s road test.
STEP 5: GO TO THE REGISTRY AGENT
Once you have passed the pre-trip inspection and road test, receive your Class 1 driver’s licence at any Alberta Registry Agent
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