Class 1 Truck Driver Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) program (theory only)
Swift Current , Canada
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Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
Commercial Driving
Area of study
Transport Services
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
This 8-day online program covers essential topics for truck drivers, including air brakes, cargo securement, defensive driving, and vehicle dynamics. Delivered via Zoom by experienced instructors, the program includes exams and requires 74.5 hours of practical training. Graduates are prepared to obtain their Class 1A Driver's License and pursue careers as truck drivers in high-demand Saskatchewan.
Program Outline
Outline:
Content:
The program covers the following topics:
- Air brakes
- Cargo securement
- Defensive driving
- Driver wellness
- Hours of service
- Inspection and maintenance
- Load securement
- Road signs and signals
- Vehicle dynamics
Structure:
The program is delivered online over 8 days (47 hours). The course is instructor-led by an experienced, approved, SGI instructor/trainer examiner and is delivered via Zoom.
Course Schedule:
The course schedule is as follows:
- Day 1: Introduction to the MELT program, air brakes, and cargo securement
- Day 2: Defensive driving and driver wellness
- Day 3: Hours of service and inspection and maintenance
- Day 4: Load securement and road signs and signals
- Day 5: Vehicle dynamics and air brakes
- Day 6: Cargo securement and defensive driving
- Day 7: Driver wellness and hours of service
- Day 8: Inspection and maintenance and load securement
Individual Modules:
The program is divided into the following modules:
- Module 1: Introduction to the MELT Program
- Overview of the MELT program
- Course objectives
- Course schedule
- Course policies
- Module 2: Air Brakes
- Air brake systems
- Air brake components
- Air brake operation
- Air brake maintenance
- Module 3: Cargo Securement
- Cargo securement principles
- Cargo securement methods
- Cargo securement equipment
- Cargo securement regulations
- Module 4: Defensive Driving
- Defensive driving techniques
- Defensive driving strategies
- Defensive driving attitudes
- Module 5: Driver Wellness
- Driver wellness principles
- Driver wellness strategies
- Driver wellness resources
- Module 6: Hours of Service
- Hours of service regulations
- Hours of service compliance
- Hours of service enforcement
- Module 7: Inspection and Maintenance
- Vehicle inspection procedures
- Vehicle maintenance procedures
- Vehicle maintenance schedules
- Module 8: Load Securement
- Load securement principles
- Load securement methods
- Load securement equipment
- Load securement regulations
- Module 9: Road Signs and Signals
- Road signs and signals types
- Road signs and signals meanings
- Road signs and signals locations
- Module 10: Vehicle Dynamics
- Vehicle dynamics principles
- Vehicle dynamics factors
- Vehicle dynamics control
Assessment:
- Exams: Exams are given after each chapter. There is no final exam or additional fees to write the exams.
- Practical Training: Students must also complete 74.5 hours of in-yard and in-truck practical training through a Truck Driver Training provider of their choice.
Teaching:
- Teaching Methods: The course is delivered online via Zoom. The course is instructor-led by an experienced, approved, SGI instructor/trainer examiner.
- Faculty: The faculty for the course are experienced, approved, SGI instructor/trainer examiners.
- Unique Approaches: The course is designed to be interactive and engaging. Students have the opportunity to ask questions and interact with other students.
Careers:
- Potential Career Paths: Graduates of the program may pursue careers as truck drivers.
- Opportunities: Truck drivers are in high demand in Saskatchewan.
- Outcomes: Graduates of the program will be prepared to obtain their Class 1A Driver's License and work as truck drivers.
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