MELT PROGRAM
In Canada, the trucking industry plays a crucial role in keeping goods moving across the vast landscape of this great nation. To ensure the safety and competence of truck drivers, Canada introduced the Mandatory Entry-Level Training (MELT) program. Join us today as we delve into the details of the MELT program and understand why it’s essential for aspiring truck drivers.
The MELT program or course stands for mandatory entry-level training that is required to apply for a license to become a truck driver in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.
MELT Program Ontario:
Moving forward to MELT in Ontario. It consists of at least 103.5 hours of instruction and covers the basic knowledge and skills required to operate a large vehicle safely on Ontario’s roads.
Provincial Ministry of Transportation is the official regulatory authority overseeing the licensing in Ontario.
British Columbia MELT Course:
Duration of MELT course in BC is 140 hours and includes theory learning, practical training at driving school and on-highway driving and includes learning about the operation of air brakes.
To enroll in MELT course, an individual needs to be at least 19 years old, but in Ontario you need to be at least 18.
Alberta MELT Program:
Duration of the Class 1 MELT program in Alberta is 113 hours plus additional 8.5 hours to include Air Brake program.
These hours are split as 40.5 hours of classroom training, 15.5 hours of in-yard training, and 57 hours of practical training.
Saskatchewan MELT:
Drivers seeking a Class 1 commercial license must first complete the mandatory entry-level training (MELT) required in Saskatchewan. MELT includes 121.5 hours of training:
This includes 47 classroom hours, 17.5 yard hours, and 57 in-cab hours. It includes basic driving techniques, professional driving habits, vehicle inspections, and air brakes.
Manitoba MELT:
The Professional Vocational Institute Branch of Manitoba monitors the operations of driving schools that offer vocational courses and the administration of the province-approved 121.5-hour MELT course.
Does the MELT program qualify for a certificate of qualification for Express Entry?
As of now, MELT is not a certificate of qualification but rather just one of the requirements needed to apply for a truck driver’s AZ license.
To become a truck driver in Ontario, you need to:
a) be 18 years of age or older
b) hold a valid license in Ontario other than G1, G2, M, M1 or M2
c) valid medical report and pass a vision test
d) pass a knowledge test on operating large trucks and tractor-trailers
e) complete a 103.5 hours of mandatory entry level training (MELT) course
f) pass a road test
How much is the cost of MELT course?
MELT cost can vary from $8,000 to $20,000 depending on the province you are in.
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