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This course has been designed to prepare students for the ICBC written examination for an air brake endorsement to operate air brake equipped highway vehicles. Emphasis is placed on safe operating procedures, and ongoing maintenance for air brake systems.  This course includes the airbrake pre-trip exam and the use of the truck for this test.  Upon successful completion of this course, students have 90 days to write their air brake endorsement exam at the ICBC Driver Services Centre. 

Please note:  ICBC has the right to review certified records and to retest certified students at their discretion.


Prerequisites

To enter this course, students must have a valid BC driver’s license.


Fees

The course fee is $175.   There is an ICBC $15 exam fee which is payable by the student directly to ICBC. Please note the course fee includes the practical exam cost.  Cash, cheque, money order, VISA, American Express or MasterCard is accepted.  Registration is not complete, and you are not considered admitted, until all fees are paid.  A charge of $20 is levied for NSF cheques.


Dates and Times

All Air Brake courses run Friday 6 – 10 pm, Saturday and Sunday 8 am – 5 pm.  Please choose one:
  • February 3 - 5
  • February 17 - 19
  • March 2 - 4
  • March 16 - 18
  • March 30 - April 1
  • April 13 - 15
  • April 27 - 29

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To take an Air Brake practice test, follow this link:  BC Practice Driving Test


Location

Thompson Rivers University - Trades & Technology Centre, 900 McGill Road, Kamloops, BC
Enter through Westgate entrance to University.


For further information, please contact:

Email:       Ray Trenholm
Phone:      250.828.5104
Toll Free:  1.888.828.6199
Fax:            250.828.5492

REGISTRATION

Phone: 250.828.5041
Monday to Friday  8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Fax: 250.371.5960
In Person: Registrar's Office OM 1150, Student Street, Old Main Building
Monday to Friday  9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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