CLASS 1 – MANDATORY ENTRY LEVEL TRAINING (MELT)
- MANDATORY (by the province of New Brunswick to acquire a Class 1 License effective April 1st, 2024)
- Link to News Release on New Mandatory Training
- Link to Frequently Asked Questions about New Mandatory Training
Course Duration:
- 5 Weeks
Course Cost:
- $8,950.00 (tuition, books, student protection fee & nonrefundable registration fee)
- Meets requirements of National Safety Code – Standard 16)
- Recognized Canada wide and interchangeable between all provinces
Course Hours Guaranteed:
(All Training is completed in person, not online)
- 43 Hours Classroom (36.5 Hours (Modules 1-10) + 6.5 Hours Air Brake)
- 19 Hours In-Yard (17 Hours + 2 Hours Air Brake)
- 50 Hours In-Cab (32 Hours on-road + 18 Hours off-road)
Course Hours:
- Monday – Friday 8am – 4:30pm
Prerequisites:
- 18 years of age
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
- Completed NB Medical Fitness Report (completed by a doctor) (click for form)
Classroom Modules:
- Employment in the Trucking Industry
- Vehicle Components and Systems
- Basic Driving Techniques
- Professional Driving Habits (Defensive Driving)
- Off Road Tasks and Maneuvers
- Documents, Paperwork, & Regulatory Requirements
- Vehicle Inspection Activities
- Hours of Service Compliance
- Cargo Securement and Loss Prevention
- Handling Emergencies
- Air Brake
* Versatile Training Solutions Ltd. will be responsible for booking your Class 1 written exams & road test at Service New Brunswick. This cannot be done until you have completed your medical fitness report. SNB Written test fee is $28.75 and Road test fee is $57.50. SNB fees must be paid to Service New Brunswick by the student prior to the written & road test).