Class 1A (SGI MELT) Program
The NRT 200-hour, 5 week, 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday 1A course is SGI MELT approved and exceeds the minimum MELT required 121.5 training hours. Training is completed in Prince Albert and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Training cost$12,500 plus GST
In-Class Theory
The Road to Work Class 1A course starts with 47 hours of classroom instruction, in preparation for the SGI written exams.
- Module 1: Employment in the Trucking Industry
- Module 2: Vehicle Components and Systems
- Module 3: Basic Driving Techniques
- Module 4: Professional Driving Habits
- Module 5: Off-Road Tasks and Maneuvers
- Module 6: Documents, Paperwork & Regulatory Requirements
- Module 7: Vehicle Inspection Activities
- Module 8: Hours of Service Compliance
- Module 9: Cargo Securement & Loss Prevention
- Module 10: Handling Emergencies
- Module 11: Air Brakes
In-Yard Training
Students start getting their hands on the trucks, putting the classroom theory into practice.
- Pre-Trip Inspection/Circle Check
- Air Brake Inspections
- Coupling/Uncoupling Procedures
- Preventative Maintenance
- In Cab Inspections
- Sliding Trailer Axles
In-Cab Training
Our goal is to equip new drivers with the skills necessary to engage in a career as a Professional Driver.
- General Traffic and Provincial Highway Regulations
- Turns and Backing
- All Traffic Situations
- Proper Gear Selection and Transmission Operation
Yard Maneuvers Practice
Practice in yard maneuvering.
- Maneuvering around pylons
- 90 Degree Alley Dock Maneuver
- Off-Set Maneuver
- Proper Parking Techniques
Air Brake Training (15 hours)
Using the Air Brake Manual as our guide, we step students through the intricate maze that is an air system. Instructors use and demonstrate:
- The Air Brake Manual
- PowerPoint presentation material
- Components of the air system
- Actual trucks and trailers
Observation
Students observe their fellow students’ drive time, learning and developing their skills by observing and taking notes during the lesson.
Completion of the course
Upon completion of the 1A License Course, students receive:
- NRT course completion certificate
- NRT course transcripts with total hours