1. Truck Theory – 60 Hours
   
   1.  Overview of the trucking industry
   2.  Health and safety
   3.  Workplace communication
   4. Vehicle components and systems
   5.  Driving techniques
   6.  Fuel-efficient driving
   7.  Signs, signals, and road marking
   8.  Defensive and cooperative driving,
   9.  Handling emergencies,
   10.  Off road tasks and manoeuvres
   11.  Documents and Regulatory requirements
   12.  Trip planning
   13.  Vehicle inspection and maintenance
   14.  Hours of service
   15.  BC air brakes Module 1 Braking Theory
   16.  BC air brakes Module 2 Main components of an air brake system
   17.  BC air brakes Module 3 Other devices and air brake accessories,
   18.  BC air brakes Module 4 Dual air brake systems
   19.  BC air Brakes Module 5 Trailer systems air brakes
   20.  Air brakes Module 6 adjustment
   21.  Air brakes pre-trip practical
2. In Yard activities – 37.25 hours (includes off road)
   
   1. Vehicle components and systems
   2. Coupling and sliding Fifth wheel
   3. Chain up
   4. Vehicle inspection actives
   5. Cargo securement and loss prevention
3. Off road manoeuvres
   
   1. Backing
   2. Coupling
   3. Sliding of fifth wheel and trailer axles
4. On road driver training – 54.25 Hours
   
   1.  In cab drills – prepare to drive
   2.  Moving off and stopping
   3.  Basic steering
   4.  Gear changing
   5.  Observation and hazard perception
   6.  Signals and communication
   7.  Electronic and communication devices
   8.  Space and speed management
   9.  Basic vehicle dynamics
   10.  Fuel-efficient driving
   11.  Bobtailing
   12.  Unloaded trailer
   13.  Intersections
   14.  Cornering and curves
   15.  Starting – uphill and downhill
   16.  Negotiating steep grades
   17.  Auxiliary brakes
   18.  Lane changing
   19.  Passing and use of passing lane
   20.  Emergency braking
   21.  Railway crossing
   22.  City/town driving
   23.  Freeway driving
   24.  Rural highway driving and mountain roads
   25.  Night Driving
   26.  Fuel Stops
   27.  Scales and Inspection stations
5. ICBC road test over the course of four (4) hours Students will demonstrate their skills to a certified ICBC Examiner.

Please note that the above outline is not in any specific order and will be adapted to the students to maintain a learner-centered approach.

• Minimum 19 years of age
• Provide copy of current ICBC Driver’s Abstract to prove driving history
• Meet ICBC Driver medical fitness and vision standards 
• Provide a copy of a valid ICBC-issued Class 1 Learner’s License
• Must qualify on required knowledge testing

• Air Brake Written Test  $15

• Learners’ Written Test  $15

• Class 1 Road Test        $60

• License reissue       $17

  Total ICBC Fees      $135

Upon successful completion of this course and Class 1 ICBC Road Test, students will have the skills to pursue the following career options:

• Tractor-Trailer Driver 
• Dump truck with a “pup” or “pony” trailer Driver
• Coach Bus with a cargo trailer driver
• Any Driving Jobs requiring classes 1 thru 5 licences inclusive