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Class 1 Driver Training

Earn your Class 1 License with professional, hands-on training from industry-leaders.

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Start your journey to earning your Class 1 Drivers Licence with personalized, hands-on driver training delivered by King Pin Driving Academy LTD. in collaboration with Olds College. Training is conducted in a commercial certified truck and trailer unit with either an automatic 13 or 18 speed manual transmission. Training and testing are generally completed in approximately four to six weeks.

Delivery: Online and In-Person on campus

Prerequisites: 

  • A valid Alberta Class 5 (non GDL) licence is required prior to enrolling
  • Any conditions listed on your drivers license will remain and carry over to their commercial licence
  • A commercial driver's medical exam is required. This can be obtained from most family doctors or medical clinics at a cost between $60 - $200, depending on the doctors office.
  • An Air Brakes endorsement is required if students do not already have one
  • Students also need to complete a Class 3 Knowledge Test, which can be completed at any Alberta Registry for an additional cost. 

All of the requirements listed above need to be completed by the 4th in-cab session during your Tier 2 Core Learning Training. These requirements are not required prior to starting the 40-hours of online training in the Tier 1 Entry Program.

Registration and Learning Expectations

Registration is based on availability and is open enrolment.

Please note: there is a $500.00 non-refundable fee for cancellations after registration.

Within one week of payment, students will receive approximately 60-hours of their training sessions planned out via email, to verify that the suggested timeline works for both parties.

This encompasses approximately four weeks of the Tier 2 Core Learning. The balance of the 67 hours will be scheduled once King Pin Driving Academy LTD. receives a scheduled testing date from the Government of Alberta. This ensures students are adequately trained right up until the day before their exam.

It takes approximately four to six weeks for students to complete the Tier 2 Core Learning Training and obtain their provincial class 1 license.

Scheduling & Daily Logistics

  • Hours: Training is available seven days per week, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
  • Blocks: Training is structured into four-hour dedicated practical instruction blocks.
  • Daily Flow: Students arrive at the Olds College Heavy Equipment Operator Training Facility to begin their four-hour practical sessions — starting and ending directly on campus

Following the Class 1 Pathway Program, training is arranged into three tiers. 

  • 40 hours of foundational training (online or in-person) covering the industry basics. This training prepares students for the Class 1 knowledge test. 

    • Online: Students must register through the Alberta Government Student Portal for access to the online learning modules at a cost of $250 + GST. This is a mandatory part of the program.
    • In- Person: Students can choose to sign up for an optional guided in-person week of learning, perfect for those who want extra help understanding course material, asking real-world questions and gaining knowledge beyond what's covered in the test. 

    While the Tier 1 course is delivered online, the option for in-person support offers a more interactive, stress-free learning experience — ideal for hands-on learners or those new to the industry. 

    Cost: 

    • $250 + GST for access to the online learning modules (mandatory, paid directly to the Alberta Government Student Portal)
    • $700 + GST for one-week in-person support (optional, delivered at Olds College Campus)

  • 67 hours of in-yard and in-cab training with an expert instructor, starting and ending at Olds College Campus

    • Tier 2 learning ends with the Class 1 road test, which earns you a restricted Alberta Class 1 license if passed successfully.
    • Students are responsible to arrange their own transportation to the King Pin Driving Academy LTD. in Red Deer, AB, for final Government of Alberta road testing.
    • Testing fees are not included in the cost of the course. To book the road test after completing the training, please visit: https://scheduler.itialb4dmv.com/schAlberta 

    Important note: there is an additional 8-hour air brake training course that is required if a learner does not already have a Q endorsement on their license. This program is separate from the Class 1 Driver Training program.

    Cost:

    • $9,500 +GST

    Prerequisite:

    • Learners must complete the Tier 1 Entry Program online training prior to starting the Tier 2 Core Learning.

  • 10 - 18 hours of optional 1-on-1 training, customized based on individual needs.

    • Competency training can only be booked after students have completed the Tier 2 Core Training and have passed the road exam.
    • 5 modules will be discussed during Tier 3 training, along with demonstrating competent driving practices.
    • After completing this level of training, King Pin Driving Academy LTD. will sign-off accordingly and license restrictions will be lifted. This grants the learner interprovincial status.

    Cost:

    • $1800 + GST (optional)

    Prerequisite:

    • Learners must complete the Tier 2 Core Learning program prior to starting Tier 3 Competence Building.

Delivered in collaboration with King Pin Driving Academy LTD.

King Pin Driving Academy

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For more information:

Industry Training & Continuing Education

Phone: 403.556.4740
Toll-Free: 1.800.661.6537
Email: itce@oldscollege.ca