Class 1 MELT Program - 8500
Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) for Commercial Drivers
As of March 1, 2019 the MELT Program is mandatory for all new Class 1 drivers.
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Class 1 MELT Program (including Air Brakes):
17.5 Hours in Yard Training
57 Hours Practical in Cab Training
47 Hours in Class Training
Financing is available for those who qualify
The approximate time to complete the course successfully in 6 weeks
Total Hours: 121.5
Class 1 MELT Program (excluding Air Brakes):
15.5 Hours in Yard Training
57 Hours Practical in Cab Training
40.5 Hours in Class Training
Financing is available for those who qualify
The approximate time to complete the course successfully in 6 weeks
Total Hours: 113
Refresher Training:
Additional driver training is available at $120/hour for automatic and $120/hour for manual.
Driver's Test Requirement:
A student must successfully complete the Provincial Class 1 Driver's Exam before they are permitted to take the final road test. This exam may be taken at any Alberta Registry Agent and is available at a cost *$18.00.
Optional Courses (additional fees):
Dangerous Goods – $120
Load Securement – $120
Log Books – Hours of Service – $120
Road Management – $120
Fatigue Management – $120
Driver's Medical Exam
Driver's Medical Exam is Required
Written/Knowledge Test
To take your Class 1 or 3 written/knowledge test, you need to study road signs and parking distances in the Basic License Handbook.
You also need to study the Professional Driver's Handbook.
For a Class 1 knowledge test, you must study the Class 1 and Class 2 sections as you will be able to drive a bus with 10 or more passengers. You also need to study the section regarding trailers.
For Class 3, please study the Class 3 section only. You do not have to study trailers or buses, but everything else should be studied.
You can access this information online at https://www.transportation.alberta.ca/531.htm. This test can be taken at any Alberta registry office and is valid for one year from the date on the permit. The cost is approximately $18.00.
If you want to attain an Alberta class 1, class 2, class 3, or class 4 Commercial Operator's Licence, it is required that you first pass the Alberta commercial driver’s licence knowledge test; therefore, it is important to prepare. To upgrade an operator’s licence, you will need to pass a commercial knowledge test, please see www.drivingtest.ca for practice exams and please be sure to click on the Commercial Test and the Alberta link.