Q-ENDORSED AIR BRAKES
AIR BRAKES CLASS STARTS AT 7:30AM
Are you driving that big motorcoach, a bus, a grain truck, or any other vehicle that has airbrakes?
You will need your Q-Endorsed Air Brakes Course in many situations. We have our Air Brakes board inspected and ready to go. There are a wide variety of training options and times available. We have weekday and weekend courses available.
Q-ENDORSED AIR BRAKES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 drivers must complete an approved air brake course to get a Q endorsement on their driver’s licence to operate a vehicle equipped with air brakes.
You must complete the air brake endorsement to get a Class 1 and/or a Class 3 driver’s licence.
Air brakes work by initiating air pressure at an engine-driven compressor and transmitting the pressure through hoses, reservoirs and control valves to the vehicle’s foundation brakes.
Step 1: COMPLETE CLASSROOM TRAINING
You must participate in a classroom training session delivered by Safety Buzz Campus.
The classroom session is a minimum of 6.5 hours.
Cost is $220.00 + GST
Step 2: COMPLETE PRACTICAL TRAINING
Once you complete the classroom training, you must participate in the practical training session.
The session includes a 15-minute instructor demonstration and practicing the air brake pre-trip inspection twice.
Step 3: PASS THE PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
The practical assessment is conducted one-on-one using the Air Brake Practical Test form and must be completed within the 15-minute time limit.
Only one practical re-assessment is allowed before additional training is required.
The re-assessment must be conducted on a different day.
Safety Buzz Campus and the student will determine additional training requirements.
Once you pass the practical assessment, you will be issued a Notice of Air Brake Program Completion form.
Step 4: PASS KNOWLEDGE TEST
Bring the Notice of Air Brake Program Completion forms to any Alberta registry agent to take the driver knowledge test. A government fee and a service charge will apply.
The knowledge test is conducted electronically and is available only in English or French.
Paper and translated tests are not available.
The knowledge test consists of 30 multiple choice questions. 25 questions must be answered correctly to pass the test. The test will automatically end if 6 questions are answered incorrectly.
There is no time limit on the knowledge test or the number of times it can be taken.
Retests must be conducted on a different day.
If you pass the knowledge test, the registry agent will add the Q endorsement to your driver’s licence. The Q endorsement will appear on your driver’s licence card.
There is no renewal requirement for the Q endorsement.
A practical road test is not required to get the Q endorsement.
Call the Safety Buzz Campus today!!!
Book yourself or your team into one of the driver training or Q-Endorced Air Brakes Courses!!!
Many grant programs are available for employers looking to upgrade their employees or train new ones such as the Canada Alberta Job Grant, HR Trucking Grant, and for unemployed or under-employed students there is the Driving Back to Work Grants Program.
We can help you find a program that fits yours and your teams’ needs.
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