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 Driver Training  Heavy Equipment Operator Training

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

 Keyano College offers both individual and group Driver Training.

 

interior dash and steering wheel of driver training truckWe offer both scheduled and on-demand safety training at the Suncor Energy Industrial Campus in Gregoire at 160 Mackenzie Boulevard.

Please call 780-791-4801 for more information about any of our courses. 

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
Training Dates

New training dates will be scheduled early 2024. 
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 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
Training Dates

February 5, 2024

February 12, 2024
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.
Training Dates

Class start date:

  • January 2, 2024
  • March 4, 2024
  • May 6, 2024

 
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

 

Operator Training

We offer training programs for those looking to become haul truck operators, or receive a recertification. 

Haul Truck Operator Accessory Equipment Certification 

Haul Truck Operator

Student driving in haul truck simulator

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.

 

 

 

Accessory Equipment Certification 

Keyano College offers a wide variety of Equipment Training Certifications that are designed to train and certify employees with current and accredited information. Our training will give you the safety information you need in an easy-to-use, convenient format, and will empower you to make your work a safer place and protect your most important assets - you, your co-workers, and your employees. 

NOTE: Students are required to bring and wear their own Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including hard hat, safety glasses and steel-toed boots to each course.

Forklift Safety
The course is designed to meet the needs of counterbalanced, sit-down, and rider type lift truck operators. Students must successfully complete the theory and practical components of the course. Course content focuses on inspections, proper handling and loading, and safe operating techniques.

MAINTAINING STATUS: Successful completion of a certification or recertification course every 3 years.
Skid Steer Safety 

The course is designed to introduce students to safe work practices involved in operating skid steer loaders. Students must successfully complete the theory and practical components of the course.

MAINTAINING STATUS: Successful completion of a certification or recertification course every 3 years.
Telehandler/Variable Reach Forklift/Zoom Boom Safety 

This training program is designed to meet the needs of rough terrain forklift operators. The course is ideal for all operators as it is designed to reinforce the importance of proper safety, inspections, hazards, safe operation, and handling techniques.

MAINTAINING STATUS: Successful completion of a certification or recertification course every 3 years
Wheeled Loader/Front End Loader Safety

The program addresses inspection, safe operation, maintenance, guidelines, hazards, estimating loader production, and operating techniques. Students must successfully complete the theory and practical components of the course.

MAINTAINING STATUS: Successful completion of a certification or recertification course every 3 years.

For times and pricing, please reach out to our Heavy Equipment Operator Coordinator. 

You can also request training for programs that are on-demand or if you require group training. Please reach out to our Heavy Equipment Operator Coordinator for more information.