Full Day: Classroom Presentation
6.5 Hours: Instruction Time
· Instructor Lead Presentations
· Developmental Exercises
· Multiple Choice Test
Course Outcomes:
· Improved Driver Attitude
· Understanding of Legislation
· Safe and Responsible Behaviour
CLASSROOM
Includes a presentation of Advanced Driving techniques, vehicle familiarity, fatigued driving, and safe vehicle handling. Developmental exercises prepare participants for the final written multiple choice test.
COURSE CONTENT
Topics covered during the classroom:
· Alberta Drivers Handbook
· Main Vehicle Safety Components
· Environment
· Vehicle Setup
· Air Break Refresher
· Fatigue and Alcohol Impairments
· Practical Driving Techniques
· Recovery Techniques
· Off-Road Driving Techniques
· Human Behaviours
· Driver Attitude
· Consequences
WRITTEN TEST
Multiple Choice: The written test consists of 45 Multiple Choice questions.
Students are prepared for the final test throughout the classroom presentations and discussion. All test questions are directly reviewed throughout the day.
DEMERIT REDUCTION
CTEC's Professional Driver Improvement Course (PDIC) is an approved Alberta Transportation Demerit Reducing Course.
Demerit Point Reduction: Successful students receive a certificate for a reduction of up to 3 demerit points, to be used over two years.
Classroom Presentation:
· Provincial or Federal legislation; depending on your needs
· Log Book Refresher
Course Outcomes:
· Confident and competent Log Book completion
· Legally Compliant
CLASSROOM
A comprehensive presentation on the Hours of Service legislation as is needed for your operations. Courses on the Federal Hours of Service are full-day and Provincial Hours of Service courses are half-day. Participants will complete practical exercises making log book entries.
Learning Outcomes:
· Tight Access Manoeuvres
· Braking and Accelerating
· Coupling and Un-Coupling
· Typical Hazards
Course Options:
· Classroom, On-Track + On-Road
· Classroom + On-Track
· One-on-One On-Road
Full Day: Classroom Presentation
· Proper Securement Tools
· Weight and Shifting of Cargo
· Consequences of Improper Securement
· Hands-On Problem Solving
Course Outcomes:
· Importance of a Secure Load
· Understanding of Legislation
· Practical Problem Solving Skills
CLASSROOM
Course Content:
· Driver Responsibilities
· Possible Hazards
· Related Legislation
· Consequences of Unsecured Items
WRITTEN TEST
Multiple Choice: The written test consists of Multiple Choice questions.
Students are prepared for the final test throughout the classroom presentations and discussion. All test questions are directly reviewed throughout the day.
Full Day: Classroom Presentation
6.5 Hours: Instruction Time
· Instructor Lead Presentations
· Group Discussions
· Written Exercises
Course Outcomes:
· Drivers Follow Protocols
· Understanding of Legislation
· Safe and Responsible Behaviour
CLASSROOM
Instructor lead presentations, review of legislation, log books, pre-trip and post-trip, driving fatigue, and safe driving behaviours.
COURSE CONTENT
Topics covered during the classroom:
· Provincial or Federal Legislation
· Fatigue Management
· Responsibilities
· Hours of Service
· Pre-trip Inspection
· Air Break Refresher
WRITTEN COMPONENTS
Multiple Choice: The written test consists of Multiple Choice questions.
Students are prepared for the final test throughout the classroom presentations and discussion. All test questions are directly reviewed throughout the day.
Log Book Review: Each participant is provided real log book sheets to complete.
Once with step by step instruction and discussion, and again on their own using pre-decided scenarios.
Vehicle Inspection: Participants complete pre-trip inspection reports, including (if required) Air Brakes.
ExceleRATE Screening:
Part One: In-Office VITALS Screening
· Computerized assessment of the critical cognitive skills needed to drive safely.
Part Two: Commercial On-Road Evaluation
· A behind-the-wheel assessment, specifically designed to break down which driving errors are caused by cognitive issues and which are the result of bad habits.
Individual Skills Assessment:
Option One: Driver Risk Assessment
· Instructor accompanies driver on a pre-trip inspection, and a specific route.
· Using a standardized form, the instructor evaluates driver actions and calculates driver risk based on driver behaviours.
Option Two: One-on-One Training
· Instructor accompanies driver on a pre-trip inspection, and a specific route, evaluating the driver behaviours using a standardized form.
· Following the initial assessment, the instructor reviews the driver behaviours and trains them to avoid their common driver errors.
· The participant then continues on the road, to attempt to correct any errors, while the instructor evaluates them a second time.
A final report, and copy of the assessment can be provided to management, if required
4 HOURS Classroom Presentation
· Review Schedule 1
· Review company DVIR
· Explain a variety of concepts
4 Hours: Practical
· In Small Groups
Course Outcomes:
· Greater understanding of why proper inspection is important
· Able to successfully perform an inspection
· Greater understanding of vehicle systems