Airbrakes and Professional Driver Training

Airbrakes

Single Unit Airbrake Certification | XDRV 0610 |

This course is required for those needing to add the airbrake endorsement to their current class of license and is designed to prepare students for the ICBC written examination to operate air brake-equipped highway vehicles. Emphasis is placed on safe operating procedures and ongoing maintenance of air brake systems. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be provided an airbrake pre-trip authorization identifying satisfactory training and assessment which you will then take to ICBC, you will take the airbrake knowledge test within 90 days of issue.

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: $259

Upcoming Training Dates

October 19-20, 2024
November 2-3, 2024
November 16-17, 2024


Professional Driver Training

Mandatory Entry Level Training - Class 1 (MELT) | XDRV 0900 |

Prerequisites: To enter this course, students must be at least 18 years old, hold a valid non-probationary driver’s license (Class 5 or equivalent), meet medical fitness requirements for Class 1 licensing, successfully pass vision tests and have good English language proficiency.

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

The Class 1 mandatory entry-level training course is a requirement for drivers applying for a B.C. Class 1 driver's license. This comprehensive training program sets out to prepare drivers for the Class 1 Commercial Driver’s Licence in BC. This intensive 140 hour program consist of:

Fundamental Classroom Instruction

47 hours

Grasp the Foundational Concepts

  • The Trucking Industry
  • Vehicle Components and Systems
  • Driving Techniques
  • Professional Driving Habits
  • Backing Up
  • Coupling
  • Chain-Up
  • Documentation
  • Regulations
  • Vehicle Inspection
  • Cargo Securement
  • Airbrakes

Applying Fundamental Knowledge

37 hours

Apply Concepts Without Danger

  • Straight-line Backing
  • Off-set Backing
  • Alley-dock Backing
  • Coupling and Uncoupling

Practical Road Experience

50 hours

Supervised On-road Seat Time

  • City Driving
  • Night Driving
  • Mountain Training
  • Highway Training

Flexible Time

6 hours

Customized training time to support students' learning where required


Professional Driver Training

Class 3 | XDRV 0960 |

This program is designed for drivers who wish to start with a Class 3 license and includes all manuals and handouts. We use Volvo 13 & 18 speed trucks for training and road testing. We also offer training on an Automatic transmission equipped truck.

ICBC fees are not included in our prices.

This 30 hour Class 3 program includes:

  • Air Brakes
  • On-the-road Driving & Observation
  • Pre-Trip Procedures (this includes the complete air brake system pre trip)
  • Manual or Automatic
  • Road Tests Done at ICBC Kamloops

Other Costs to Students

Class 1

First visit to ICBC:
ICBC Learner’s License Test Fee: $15

Road Test Day:
ICBC Road Test Fee: $60
ICBC Licensing Fee: $17
ICBC Medical Form Processing Fee: $28

At the Doctor’s office:
Medical examination fee: $80 – $150 (Dr’s pricing)

Class 3

First visit to ICBC:
ICBC Learner’s License Test Fee: $15
ICBC Air Brake Knowledge Test: $15

Writing Both Tests on Same Day for ICBC:
ICBC Air Brake Knowledge Test & ICBC Learners License Test Fee: $15

Road Test Day:
ICBC Road Test Fee: $50
ICBC Licensing Fee: $17
ICBC Medical Form Processing Fee: $28

At the Doctor’s office:
Medical examination fee: $80 – $150 (Dr’s pricing)