BC Class 1 Driver Training - Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT)
NLC Continuing Education is proud to present BC Class 1 Driver Training!
The BC Class 1 Mandatory Entry Level Training course is a requirement for drivers applying for a BC Class 1 driver’s licence. The curriculum standard and framework are based on the Canadian National Safety Code (NSC) Standard 16 for entry level training of Class 1 drivers. The purpose of this standard is to provide the British Columbia commercial driver training industry with guiding principles and core training requirements to ensure that new applicants for a Class 1 driver’s licence possess the basic knowledge and driving skills to safely operate commercial vehicles on Canadian roads.
The BC Class 1 Mandatory Entry Level Training course is a requirement for drivers applying for a BC Class 1 driver’s licence. The curriculum standard and framework are based on the Canadian National Safety Code (NSC) Standard 16 for entry level training of Class 1 drivers. The purpose of this standard is to provide the British Columbia commercial driver training industry with guiding principles and core training requirements to ensure that new applicants for a Class 1 driver’s licence possess the basic knowledge and driving skills to safely operate commercial vehicles on Canadian roads.
Course delivery will occur in three learning environments:
1. In‐class: refers to an educational setting including classroom, digital or blended instruction facilitated by an
instructor.
2. In-yard: occurs around the vehicle when the vehicle is not moving other than small movements needed to
complete a task in a safe location (e.g., vehicle inspection or chain up).
3. In-cab: behind the wheel. Activities include:
Training Locations:
1. In‐class: refers to an educational setting including classroom, digital or blended instruction facilitated by an
instructor.
2. In-yard: occurs around the vehicle when the vehicle is not moving other than small movements needed to
complete a task in a safe location (e.g., vehicle inspection or chain up).
3. In-cab: behind the wheel. Activities include:
- off-road backing and coupling maneuvers - These activities may occur in a yard or parking lot, or in a safe and legal location at the roadside.
- on-road driving along - The student is driving the vehicle on streets and highways. This includes short instructor driving demonstrations, where needed.
Training Locations:
- Fort St. John
- Dawson Creek
- Fort Nelson(for registration of groups of 4)
- Chetwynd (for registration of groups of 4)
- Tumbler Ridge (for registration of groups of 4)
Registration or Questions:
If you would like to register or if you have any questions please click HERE to email: safetytraining@nlc.bc.ca
