Experience and Equivalency (3-1 Transfer) Learning Pathways Program


Course number : CLP03    Section Number : G111

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Are your professional driving skills first class? Make it official with a Class 1 license!  The new Class 3 to 1 Experience and Equivalency Learning Pathway Program effective April 1, 2025 (formerly Class 3 to 1 Experience and Equivalency Program (MLT02).

Learners require the following to qualify:

  • Drivers with a Class 2 or Class 3 driver’s licence and at least 2 years of experience driving a vehicle with 3 or more axles are eligible to participate in the Experience and Equivalency Program.

  • To take the Experience and Equivalency Class 1 Learning Pathway Program, drivers must apply to the program by submitting an application form to: TEC.licensingtraining@gov.ab.ca

  • If approved, a driver will receive an approval letter by email, which may be presented to a licensed driver training school to register for the course.

*Note: Approvals received prior to April 1,2025, are still valid.*

Once the approval letter has been received from Alberta Transportation, please upload the letter and you are then able to register on line for the program.

       The registration fee is $3999 with full payment is required at time of registration

The program consists of the same eight modules in Core Learning but includes fewer hours of training:

Module

In-Class

In-Yard

In-Cab

Module 1

Employment in the Commercial Driving Industry

-

0.5 hrs

-

Module 2

Vehicle Components and Inspection

0.5 hrs

1 hrs

1.5 hrs

Module 3

Rules and Regulations

2 hrs

-

3 hrs

Module 4

Professional Driving Practices

0.5 hrs

3 hrs

22 hrs

Module 5

Cargo Securement and Loss Prevention

-

1.5 hrs

0.5 hrs

Module 6

Documents and Paperwork

-

0.5 hrs

1 hrs

Module 7

Handling Incidents

-

1 hrs

0.5 hrs

Module 8

Taking Care of Ourselves

0.5 hrs

0.5 hr

-

Air Brake Training (if applicable)

6 hrs

2 hrs

-

Total (including Air Brake Training):

9.5 hrs

10 hrs

28.5 hrs


Upon completing the EE Program, learners can take the Class 1 road test.

Successful candidates will receive their Class 1 driver’s license with a provincial restriction.

Important
As of July 1, 2026 Class 1 and Class 3 road test are subject to a $250 fuel surcharge. 

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Class Details

5 Session(s)
Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Location
NWP - Continuing Education - Lot D

Instructor
Derrick MacLean 

Tuition: 

$3,999.00

Registration Closes On
Thursday, November 26, 2026 @ 11:59 PM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
11/30/2026 - 12/4/2026 Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Grande Prairie, NWP - Continuing Education - Lot D  Map, Room: Lot D Derrick MacLean  ClassRoom

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