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:
**Commercial learner's licence is required prior to NLC registration**
Steps to get a commercial driver's licence
To get your learner's licence you'll need to pass a:
Also you:
Certain psychiatric conditions
Certain neurological conditions
Certain heart conditions
Certain diabetic conditions
Certain sleep disorders
Certain physical disabilities
Click HERE to visit the ICBC website for more information.
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)
**Commercial learner's licence is required prior to NLC registration**
Steps to get a commercial driver's licence
To get your learner's licence you'll need to pass a:
- knowledge test
- road signs test
- meet medical standards
- air brake knowledge test
Also you:
- Must be 19 years of age +
- Must hold a full-privilege BC driver's licence (Class 5 or 6) or an out of province equivalent
- All fines and debts owing to ICBC must be paid
- Some medical conditions may prevent you from getting a commercial licence. These include, but are not limited to:
Certain psychiatric conditions
Certain neurological conditions
Certain heart conditions
Certain diabetic conditions
Certain sleep disorders
Certain physical disabilities
Click HERE to visit the ICBC website for more information.
Registration or Questions:
If you would like to register, inquire about a quote or if you have any questions please click HERE to email: safetytraining@nlc.bc.ca
