We offer the 1A Driver Training Programs year-round and can cater to most customer requests regarding timing.
Please contact us for course availability.
Learn More about Saskatchewan Class 1 Driver Endorsement here.
2017 Saskatchewan Professional Driver’s Handbook
Prerequisites:
- Valid Class 5 drivers license (Non-Novus Status)
- SGI Final Road Exam, Pre-Inspection & Air Test is included in the tuition (2 attempts)
- Completion of Medical Exam (Conducted by doctor or medical clinic) Avg. cost $95.00
- Learner’s License Written Exam (For 1A Learners Licence, you will have to write Class 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Air Brakes & Signs exams).
The cost to write the exam is $45.00 (Paid to SGI) Prerequisite for 1A obtainment required by SGI, conducted at SGI main offices.
Books available free of charge at any SGI license issuer or you can view the books online at SGI’s website.
We also offer a half day learner’s tutorial session to help and assist in the learner’s license.
1A Driver Training Programs for the General Public
1) MELT Program (Mandatory Entry Level Training) 121.5 hrs
5-Week Program $11400.00 + GST
- Includes 47 hours of classroom instruction
- 17.5 hours of in-yard instruction
- 57 hours of in-cab training (39 hours on-road, 18 hours of off-road)
Additional 1A (after completion of MELT) or 3A Programs for the General Public
1) 20 Hour (1 Week) 1A/3A Course – $3300.00 + GST
- Includes 3 hours of classroom instruction
- 5 hours of in-yard instruction
- 12 hours of in-cab training
- Up to 20 hours of observation
2) 30 Hour (1.5 Weeks) 1A/3A Course – $4950.00 + GST
- Includes 3 hours of classroom instruction
- 10 hours of in-yard instruction
- 23 hours of in-cab training
- Up to 40 hours of observation
3) 40 Hour (2 Weeks) 1A/3A Course – $6600.00 + GST
- Includes 3 hours of classroom instruction
- 15 hours of in-yard instruction
- 42 hours of in-cab training
- Up to 60 hours of observation
4) Air Brakes Endorsement (1 exam attempt) $800.00 + GST
5) Air Brakes Endorsement (2nd exam attempt) $475.00 + GST
6) 5G Driver Training (1 exam attempt) $1200.00 + GST
7) 5G Driver Training (2nd exam attempt) $475.00 + GST
8) 1A/3A Training (3rd exam attempt) $475.00 + GST
9) Hourly Rate for 1A and/or 3A if applicable $200.00 + GST