Class 1 Experience and Equivalency

Completion of the full program of Core and Competency sections of the Class 1 Experience and Equivalency provides an unrestricted Class 1 Driver’s Licence. Students that take Entry and Core sections will receive a provincial-restricted Class 1 Licence.

Total Hours: 57-65

Full Learning Pathway: $6500

Core only: $4000

Class 1 Road Test Permit: $217

Air Brakes Program (if required): $275

Use of equipment for one road test is included at no charge in this program.

Contact us by phone to pre-register and pay for all courses. Visa and MasterCard are accepted by phone, and Debit/Cash are accepted in person.

To take the Experience and Equivalency program, drivers must:

  • have a valid Alberta Class 3 or Class 2 driver’s licence

  • have held an Alberta Class 3 or Class 2 driver’s licence or the equivalent driver’s licence from another Canadian jurisdiction for 2 or more years

  • have 2 or more years of documented work experience operating a motor vehicle with 3 or more axles (vehicles that require at least a class 3 license to drive)

  • apply to the Government to have their experience verified

  • submit the application form with requested documentation of experience

Click here to download the application form for verification of experience, complete it, and submit to the Government at: TEC.licensingtraining@gov.ab.ca

If approved you will receive an approval letter by email, which must be presented to register for the course.

This course is a Government of Alberta mandated program with two sections:

  • Core Learning:

    • 40 hours of driving and in-yard truck lessons.

    • Road Test for provincial-restricted licence.

  • Competency Building:

    • 17-25 hours of post licence tailored instruction.

    • Road Test must be passed before taking these hours.

These prices do not include a Driver’s Medical or the Government Road Test Permit.

Link to Government of Alberta Page on Learning Pathway.