Starting 1st April, 2025, Class 1 Learning Pathway is Alberta's new program for obtaining Class 1 Drivers License. This new program replaces the previous Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) Program. This new program is designed to provide thorough training to new commercial truck drivers in a more progressive and structured manner. This also requires new truck drivers to complete 40 hours of online entry-level training through the Alberta Government
The major change in this program is the tiered leaning approach, which allows new drivers to gain experience progressively before receiving their full class 1 driver's license. Unlike MELT program which required completing all training upfront, this new program enables truck drivers to operate vehicles with specific restrictions before progressively getting there unrestricted complete class 1 driver's license.
The new learning pathway consists of the following Tiers
1st Tier
Class-1 Online Entry-Level Training
- This is an online 40 hours of training
- This training includes introduction to commercial driving, safety regulations and industry best practices .
- Once your Tier-1 online training is complete, you are eligible to take your class-1 knowledge test.
This online course is purchased directly from Ministry of Transportation, Alberta at alberta.ca
If you need support with completing this online Tier-1 course, Please contact us!
2nd Tier
Class 1 In-person Core Leaning Program
You can register with an initial payment of $2500/-
You must complete Tier-1 online Entry-level Program and pass class-1 knowledge test to begin your Tier-2 Core Leaning Program.
- In Core Leaning Program includes 60 hoursof hands-on training by a certified class-1 driving instructor, in-yard and in-cab.
- After completing this Core Leaning Program, candidates can obtain their Provincial Restricted Class-1 Drivers License. This license allows you to operate trucks within Alberta with specific restrictions.
3rd Tier
Class-1 (Optional) Competence Building Program
- Once you have your Provincial Restricted Class 1 Licence, you are ready to proceed to the next Tier-3: Competence Building Program.
- During this program, you will get 17-25 hoursof one-on-one driving training.
- During this phase you focuses on enhancing your skills and gaining real-world truck driving experience.
- Once this tier-3 is completed your restrictions are removed from your Class 1 truck driver's licence and you are ready to operate as an interprovincial class 1 truck driver.
Financial Assistance
When addressing the costs linked to obtaining your class 1 driver's license , explore the following financial alternatives:
Student Programs
Training and employment services
Workplace skills, training programs and employment services to help individuals get back to work.
Advanced Education
Adult learning system that provides accessible, affordable and high quality education for Albertans.
Employer Options
Canada-Alberta Job Grant
Eligible employers can get government funding to help employees and unemployed Albertans access training opportunities.