1A Truck Driver Training - MELT
4.5 week Program (approximately 21 days)
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Total Drive Hours = 57 hours
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Total Class Room Time = 47 hours
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Circle Check/Air/Couple/Yard = 17.5 hours
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Total 121.5 hours
Requirements:
Must have a valid Class 1 learners license, written Air Brake endorsement, and have completed a SGI medical to take this course. You must submit a copy of your Class 1 Learner's and Air Brake endorsements prior to the application deadline.
DRIVERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT CLASS 1 (LEARNER’S) ENDORSEMENT. THE COLLEGE WILL NOT HOLD SPOTS FOR THOSE WITHOUT THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS.
Effective March 15, 2019, all drivers who want to obtain a commercial Class 1 licence must undergo Saskatchewan’s Mandatory Entry-Level Training (MELT) program.
To be eligible to take this training, drivers must:
- be at least 18 years of age
- be a Saskatchewan resident
- complete a SGI medical
- hold a non-Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Class 5 Saskatchewan driver’s license
- hold a Class 1 learner (a Class 1 endorsement) (written exams at your local SGI)
- hold Air Brake Certificate (or A endorsement) (written exams at your local SGI)
For more information, please email Chris or call 306-862-9849.
Programs available:
1A Truck Driver Training - MELT
4 week Program (approx 20 days) (Tax deductible Cost for 2021)
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Total Drive Hours = 57 hours
-
Total Class Room Time = 47 hours
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Circle Check/Air/Couple/Yard = 17.5 hours
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Total 121.5 hours
Prerequisites:
Effective March 15, 2019, all drivers who want to obtain a commercial Class 1 licence must undergo Saskatchewan’s Mandatory Entry-Level Training (MELT) program.
To be eligible to take this training, drivers must:
- be at least 18 years of age
- be a Saskatchewan resident
- complete a SGI drivers medical
- hold a non-Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Class 5 Saskatchewan driver’s license
- hold a Class 1 learner (a Class 1 endorsement) - mandatory for acceptance
- Air Brake Certificate (written test)
Existing Saskatchewan Class 1 drivers were grandfathered in as of the implementation date.
All documentation must be submitted prior to the application deadline:
- SGI drivers medical
- Valid class 5 drivers license with your 1A Learner's Endorsement - mandatory for acceptance
- Air Brake Certificate (written test certificate)
- $500 non-refundable seat deposit or sponsorship (required after acceptance when the above requirements are met)
DRIVERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT CLASS 1 (LEARNER’S) ENDORSEMENT. THE COLLEGE WILL NOT HOLD SPOTS FOR THOSE WITHOUT THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS.
For more information, please email Chris at cfilbey@cumberlandcollege.sk.ca or call 306-862-9849.
Tuition: $15,995.00
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