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The Keyano College School of Trades and Technology offers both individual and group driver training, as well as training programs for those looking to become haul truck operators. 

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Driver Training

Keyano College offers a wide variety of Driver Training courses that are designed to train and certify employees with current and accredited information. Driver Education is offered in the classroom, online and behind-the-wheel. We offer training for beginner, experienced, and senior driving students to ensure they have skills they need to succeed

 

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Keyano College offers both individual and group Driver Training.

Get two thirds of your training dollars back! The Canada-Alberta Job Grant provides funding to Alberta business for employee training.

For more information, please feel free to email us. 

 

 

Air Brakes "Q" Endorsement (CEAIRQ 100)

12 hours, $395 + GST

This course is for students who wish to receive the Alberta “Q” Air Brake Certification, which is mandatory for professional drivers of air brake vehicles. To successfully complete the course, students must attend in-class theory lessons and successfully complete written and practical examinations.

PREREQUISITES: Valid Class 5 Canadian Driver’s License

NOTE: Alberta Registry will only honor the “Q” endorsement on Alberta Registered licenses.

MAINTAINING STATUS: Successful completion of course is required once.

 

 

 Personal Protection Equipment 
 You must bring and wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), such as:
  • Steel-toe boots
  • Hard hat
  • Reflective vest
  • Safety glasses
Program Prerequisites

Students must:
• Hold a valid Class 5 Alberta non-probationary Driver’s license 
• For anyone to whom English is an additional language, you must have:

  • CLB with a minimum core of 6
  • TOEFL: iBT with a minimum score of 59
  • IELTS with a minimum score of 6.5 with no score below 5.5
  • CAEL with a minimum score of 50
  • Duolingo – minimum score of 85
  • PTE(academic) – minimum score of 36

NOTE: The Q endorsement will only be applied to a valid Alberta Driver's license.
Class 3 Driver Training 

30 hours plus road test, $3,199 + GST

This course is for students who seek to obtain an Alberta Class 3 driver’s license. During this course, students will learn safe driving procedures, pre-trip inspections, backing techniques, and practice their skills through classroom review, teaching exercises, observation and hands-on practice. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be eligible to participate in a road exam with Alberta Registry. Students are expected to purchase the Driver’s Exam permit from Alberta Registry. Keyano will arrange examination times with Alberta Registry as part of this course.

 

NOTE: Keyano’s Class 3 vehicles are equipped with manual and automatic transmissions.

 

MAINTAINING STATUS: Class 3 maintaining status requirements per Alberta Registry

 

Personal Protective Equipment 

You must bring and wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), such as:

  • Steel-toe boots
  • Hard hat
  • Reflective vest
  • Safety glasses
Prerequisites 

Students must:

  • Hold a valid Class 5 Alberta non-probationary Driver’s license (No GDL Restriction)
  • Hold a valid Air Brake “Q” Endorsement prior to course start
  • Completed Class 3 Knowledge Test from Alberta Registry
  • Provide a copy of their drivers abstract for the previous two year period

For anyone to whom English is an additional language, you must have:

  • CLB with a minimum core of 6
  • TOEFL: iBT with a minimum score of 59
  • IELTS with a minimum score of 6.5 with no score below 5.5
  • CAEL with a minimum score of 50
  • Duolingo – minimum score of 85
  • PTE(academic) – minimum score of 36

NOTE: The Q endorsement will only be applied to a valid Alberta Driver's license.
Registration
Please call 780-791-4801
 Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) Class 1 Driver Training

113 hours, $9,630 + GST (see breakdown below)

This course is for students who seek to obtain an Alberta Class 1 driver’s license and is mandatory for all professional drivers seeking their Class 1 driver’s license after March 19, 2019. Successful completion of this course is required prior to applying for a road exam with Alberta Registry.

 

The course has both classroom and practical components that will be delivered in three learning environments including classroom, in-yard and in-cab instruction. The importance of positive driving attitudes will be reinforced throughout all aspects of the course. Students will learn safe driving procedures, job duties and driving theory, as well as have the opportunity to practice their driving skills one-on-one with an instructor. Upon successfully completing the course, students can apply for a Class 1 road exam with Alberta Registry.

 

MAINTAINING STATUS: Class 1 maintaining status requirements per Alberta Registry.

 

Course Hours 
  • Classroom instruction: 40.5 hours
  • In-yard instruction: 15.5 hours
  • In-cab training: 57 hours
  • Total training hours: 113 hours   

 

Please note that in-cab training hours are one-on-one with an instructor and can be completed in blocks of 3 hours per day (per Government of Alberta requirements). These blocks can be scheduled directly with Keyano to align with student and instructor availability.
Program Prerequisites 

Students must:
• Hold a valid Class 5 Alberta non-probationary Driver’s license (no GDL restriction)
• Hold a valid Air Brake “Q” Endorsement prior to course start
• Provide a copy of their drivers abstract for the previous two year period
• For anyone to whom English is an additional language, you must have:

  • CLB with a minimum core of 6
  • TOEFL: iBT with a minimum score of 59
  • IELTS with a minimum score of 6.5 with no score below 5.5
  • CAEL with a minimum score of 50
  • Duolingo – minimum score of 85
  • PTE(academic) – minimum score of 36



NOTE:

  • Our Class 1 vehicles are equipped with manual transmissions.
  • It is strongly recommended for participants to complete a successful medical assessment through a physician prior to participating in the MELT program.
Personal Protection Equipment

You must bring and wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), such as:

  • Steel-toe boots
  • Hard hat
  • Reflective vest
  • Safety glasses
Timeline 

Students are required to complete all training hours and be tested within 9 months of enrolment date. Any students not completed within the 9 months will be required to repeat weeks 1 & 2.

NOTE: Week 3 (in-cab training) will be offered to students in 3-hour blocks to align with personal schedules. This allows for our industry of shift workers to complete the training while still receiving an income. Students are permitted 3-hours of driving per day.
Fees

Total program cost is $9,630 + GST:

• Classroom and In-yard instruction - $2,695 + GST

• In-Cab 3 hour driving blocks - $365 + GST per block; 19 blocks required - $6,935 + GST

 
Driver Training Course Dates

 

2024 Course Dates
Course DateHoursDateTuition
Air Brakes "Q" Endorsement 12 hours
  • April 6 & 7, 2024
  • May 11 & 12, 2024
  • June 15 & 16, 2024
 $395 + GST
Class 3 Driver Training

30 hours

+ road test
  • March 25, 2024 (FULL)
  • April 15, 2024
 $3,199 + GST

Mandatory Entry Level Training

(MELT) Class 1 Driver Training

113 hours
  • May 6, 2024
  • June 10, 2024
 $9,630 + GST
 Please contact the Office of the Registrar at +1-780-791-4801 or email registrar@keyano.ca to register.

 

 

 

Operator Training

We offer training programs for those looking to become haul truck operators, or Heavy Equipment Operators. 

Haul Truck Operator Heavy Equipment Operator  

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Haul Truck Operator

Our four-week Haul Truck Operator course provides you with the essential skills needed to safely operate a haul truck according to manufacturers' recommendations and industry standards.

The course is made up of theory, computer based training and practical simulations. By successfully completing the course, you will be prepared for entry level haul truck operator positions in the region.

Heavy Equipment Operator

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We offer an 8-week Heavy Equipment Operator course is designed for students seeking entry level positions in the heavy equipment operator field.  Students are provided with training required in the basic and safe operation of heavy equipment.  Student’s complete computer-based training modules in combination with simulators for practical application; this enables students to safely train in a controlled environment and receive complete, consistent, and objective feedback on their performance. 

In addition, there will be equal time for hands on in-field training  on the equipment within the program.  Students will have the opportunity to focus their skills on various pieces of equipment including wheeled loader, dozer, grader, excavator and articulating truck.