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Class 1 Skills Upgrading
This program advances your driving expertise skills for your upcoming trucking career.
Admission Requirements:
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Hold a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s licence
- Operate vehicles exclusively for farm use
- Pass a medical examination as required by Alberta Transportation
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Skill Upgrading Course in Alberta | Wild Rose Academy
At Wild Rose Academy, we believe every great driver keeps improving. Our Skill Upgrading Course is designed to help you polish your skills, reduce risks, and drive smarter every day. Our Skill Upgrading Course in Alberta is designed for those licensed drivers who want to upgrade their techniques, enhance safety awareness, and meet the dynamic requirements of Alberta’s roadways. Doesn’t matter your experience level, this course makes you proficient in the essential skills and confidence needed to drive with perfection and professionalism.
Renowned for quality training and compliance with Alberta’s safety benchmarks, Wild Rose Academy has become the most reliable choice for drivers who want to advance their driving abilities and careers.
Course Overview
The main focus of this program is to improve the skills of drivers who already hold a valid licence but still want to enhance their skills in specific areas. The program is a perfect blend of theory and practical instruction, which sharpens your reflexes and strengthens road safety habits. It’s particularly beneficial for commercial drivers, fleet operators, or anyone who is preparing for higher-level licensing or recertification.
At Wild Rose Academy, we understand that no two drivers are alike. That’s why our certified instructors create personalised training programs that are totally based on your individual strengths and areas for growth. The training program includes all kinds of driving situations and focuses on the safe handling of vehicles under practical situations.
Entry Program
Fundamental classroom instruction providing the essential framework for commercial operation.
- 40.5 hours of classroom instruction
Core Learning Program
The comprehensive standard for professional Class 1 licensure.
Class: 4 hours
- In-yard training: 13 hours
- In-cab driving: 43 hours
- Air brakes training: 8 hours
Experience and Equivalency Program
Streamlined path for drivers with documented commercial experience or license.
Class: 3.5 hours
- n-yard: 8 hours
- In-cab: 28.5 hours
Who Should Take This Course
This program is a perfect choice for:
· Commercial and fleet drivers
· Drivers seeking to refresh skills, Individuals preparing for Class 1,
· Class 3, or air brake endorsement upgrades.
· New residents or internationally licensed drivers
The Wild Rose Academy Skill Upgrading Course is taught by certified instructors who have extensive experience in Alberta’s transportation industry. Training includes classroom learning, in-yard training, and most importantly, on-road practice. The structure typically includes:
· Initial Assessment: It includes an assessment that tests your existing driving skills.
· Classroom Sessions: It includes an understanding of Alberta road regulations, safety principles, and defensive driving concepts.
· Practical In-Yard Training: It includes focus on vehicle control, parking, and reversing manoeuvres.
· On-Road Training: It includes on-road driving sessions that majorly cover city, rural, and highway conditions to make them experts.
· Performance Review: It includes feedback sessions that focus on areas of improvement and progress achieved.
Course Benefits
Upon Completion of the Skill Upgrading Course, you get numerous advantages such as:
· Increases confidence while driving on Alberta’s diverse roads.
· Promotes safer driving while reducing the risk of accidents.
· Improves job prospects in the field of commercial driving.
· Ensures compliance with employer or provincial safety requirements.
· Helps drivers to qualify for advanced licence upgrades or recertification.
Take your driving skills to the upper level — enrol in the Skill Upgrading Course at Wild Rose Academy today and master Alberta’s roads and rule the commercial transportation industry.
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What We Will Cover
Basic Vehicle Knowledge
Highway Code
Driving Manuevers
Road Safety
Drivers Theory Examination
Driving Test Certification
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See how our training has helped drivers achieve their goals on the road and beyond.
Program for Class 1 Driver Applicants
Alberta is leading the way in Class 1 driver training and licensing with the new Class 1 Learning Pathway for commercial truck drivers. Effective April 1, 2025, the Class 1 Learning Pathway was replaced with the Class 1 Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) program. The new Pathway Program offers a flexible, apprentice-style approach to support new drivers in their ongoing career development.
Entry Level Program
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Core Learning Program
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Advanced Driver Training Program
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FAQs
The course is typically a short-duration program (around a few hours to a full day depending on skill level), focused on practical hands-on training.
Yes, participants typically receive a completion certificate, which can support employment or skill verification.
You can register directly through the Wild Rose Academy website or contact their office to book a session.