At the Government of Alberta, we are committed to fostering growth, enhancing skills, and supporting continuous learning across our province. Whether you're a member of the public, a municipal employee, or a government staff member, our training hub is designed to offer a diverse range of educational opportunities tailored to your needs.

Overview

Drivers seeking a Class 1 (tractor trailer) licence are required to complete mandatory training to apply for their commercial driver’s licence. 

Training uses standardized curriculums that are taught at all licensed Alberta driver training schools. The training also requires a government-mandated number of training hours for in-class, in-yard and in-vehicle modules:

• in-class – refers to an educational setting inclusive of classroom, digital and/or blended instruction facilitated by an instructor
• in‐yard (around the vehicle) – refers to activities that occur around the vehicle when it is not moving (for example, vehicle inspection)
• in‐cab (behind the wheel) – refers to the student operating behind the wheel of the vehicle either off‐road or on‐road 
  • includes coupling/uncoupling, backing exercises, and driving along.

If you wish to find out more about the curriculum, you can view the following document that provides complete details about the Class 1 Learning Pathways.

Class 1 Learning Pathway_Curriculum Framework.pdf