Class 1 MELT Truck Driver Training and Air Brakes Q Endorsement

Portage College offers Class 1 Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) as well as Air Brakes Q Endorsement in Lac La Biche. Both are tailored and updated to perfectly fit the industry's requirements.

Class 1 MELT course includes 113 hours of training with in-class theory, in-yard practical teaching and experience behind the wheel.

The Air Brakes Q Endorsement course includes a classroom session and then practical training. 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.

The Class 1 MELT course provides practical training in the operation of modern tractor-type trucks and a variety of trailers. Students advance through a series of practical exercises involving rural and urban traffic circuits under actual driving conditions.

Funding is available - you might be eligible! Ask us 1-888-745-0719 or email Continuing Education. 

Class 1 MELT curriculum includes:

• Safety practices
• Vehicle and Load Documentation
• Acts, Rules and Regulations
• Driver Training - Practical Application

Admission Requirements:

• 18 years of age
• Current Class 5 driver's license, no GDL restrictions
• Physically fit - driver's medical completed by a physician

Cost:

Class 1 Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) - $9,475.00
Air Brakes Q Endorsement - $280.00
Total Tuition: $9,755.00

Check out the Upcoming Courses link below for details on the next offering for this course.

Online Booking for Air Brakes Available Here: Course Calendar

For more information about these courses and to register contact Continuing Education in Lac La Biche toll free at 1-888-745-0719, or email Continuing Education