Truck driver

TRUCK DRIVER – 615 hours (5 months)

The Truck driver program is intended for beginners. It leads to a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DEP) and is given full time, Monday to Friday (30 hours/week), in French and English, day and evening.

COST OF TRAINING (SCHOOL MATERIAL): $132

Payable upon confirmation of the course start date. Click on the link for details of Fees for training 2020-2021.

LOCATIONS AND SCHEDULE OF TRAINING for all our service points

Click on the link Centers-Training 2020-2021.

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF YOUR APPLICATION

⇒ Candidates from abroad: see the next section

STEP #1 – Attend a mandatory information session online

Click on the link Information session (if you have already viewed the information session online, go to step #2).

STEP #2 – Make sure you meet the conditions of admission

1. Meet ONE of the requirements of the Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur:

• Hold a Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES) or the equivalent (AENS or GED) or
• Hold the units of 4th secondary in French, English and Mathematics or
• Hold the functional prerequisites, either passing the general development test (TDG) or
• Hold a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DEP) with the same category of secondary 4 prerequisites or
• Hold a Comparative evaluation for studies done outside Quebec or
• Have successfully completed equivalent studies outside Canada and hold original diplomas and transcripts

2. Comply with the requirements of the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ):

• Have 36 months of experience as a holder of a Class 5 driver’s licence (or on a 24-month basis or the PEACVL)
• Have fewer than 4 demerit points entered in your driving record
• Your driver’s licence must not have been suspended or revoked in the previous 2 years because of an accumulation of demerit points or a driving-related Criminal Code offence
• Pass the SAAQ Class 1 visual test
• Obtain the Medical Examination Report M-28 from the SAAQ and have it filled out by a doctor

3. Demonstrate an understanding of the language of instruction.

STEP #3 – Complete the online admission application

• Click on the link AdmissionFP and find CSS de la Rivière-du-Nord.

• Click on the chosen group (note that the admission status does not guarantee to start on the date indicated).

• At the bottom of the page of the chosen group, click on ONLINE APPLICATION then on START.

• At this stage, if you have already studied in Quebec, enter your permanent code which usually appears on school documents. If you have never studied in Quebec, create a temporary permanent code composed in the order of the following 12 characters: first 3 letters of the last name, followed by the first letter of the first name, followed by the 2 digits of the day of birth added 62 if born after 1999, followed by the 2 digits of the month of birth plus 50 if female, followed by the last 2 digits of the year of birth, finally followed by 99 to complete the sequence.

• Click on CONTINUE and complete the admission application in full. At the end, choose the option By mail to print, sign and date the admission form on the second page. ON THE FIRST PAGE, DO NOT TAKE INTO ACCOUNT POINT # 4 WHICH MENTIONS POSTING DOCUMENTS; YOU MUST PROCEED AS INDICATED IN STEP # 5.

STEP #4 – Obtain all original documents required

• Admission form printed, dated and signed after completing the online application in step #3.
• LARGE FORMAT birth certificate issued by the director of civil status.
• Proof of education (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.).
• Recent driving record to order online on the SAAQ website: saaq.gouv.qc.ca.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• SAAQ: Download the Medical Examination Report M-28 and write “Adding a class” at the top of the form for your application to be processed within the appropriate timeframe. Have the form filled out by a physician and ensure that section 1 – Vision disorders is duly completed. Otherwise, you will have to have your eyesight tested by an ophthalmologist or an optometrist or in one of our service outlets.
• Proof of identity and residence for candidates born outside Quebec/Canada who reside in Quebec:
  • Permanent residence or Canadian citizenship AND
  • Quebec health insurance card (RAMQ) AND
  • Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) OR lease from the previous year OR municipal tax bill from the previous year AND recent invoice, etc. (in special situations, the School Service Center is entitled to require the combination of several documents to establish proof of residence in Quebec).

STEP #5 – Deliver IN PERSON all original documents required

Click on the link Centers-File 2020-2021 to find out the addresses of the places to deposit the admission file in person according to the instructions indicated. NOTE THAT INCOMPLETE OR NON-COMPLIANT FILES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AND THAT DOCUMENTS SENT BY EMAIL OR POST WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

STEP #6 – Do not contact us about the processing of your request

• Your request will only be considered when we have received ALL the required and compliant documents.
• We cannot guarantee that you will start the course on the date of the chosen group; in this case, your request will be kept until a place is available.
• The processing time for your request could take 8 weeks or more given the high number of files received; when your request is processed, we will contact you by email, and if any documents are missing or non-compliant, you will be notified at that time.
• Depending on the school documents provided, you may be invited to take a language test.

CANDIDATES FROM ABROAD

• 5791 – Foreign Students – Registration procedure CFTR 2020-2021
• 5791 – Canadian Students outside Quebec – Registration procedure CFTR 2020-2021

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM

This program is designed to make the graduate an efficient truck driver upon his entry on the labour market. It also teaches the mastery of economical driving methods and the respect of preventive driving rules, the acquisition of basic driving techniques as well as the necessary knowledge and skills in vehicle maintenance and travel planning.

The student will learn a method for resolving problems applicable to issues relating to the legislation. He will be able to develop his sense of responsibility and his professional conscience, his ability to manage his time and to cope with unforeseen circumstances, and his concern to project a positive image of the company.

During the training, a fleet of equipement consisting of over 250 units of different makes and models of trucks and trailers is put at the disposal of the students.

CONTENT OF THE PROGRAM

List of courses (Hours)

INFORMATION ON THE PROFESSION

Professional truck drivers transport goods or materials on urban, intercity, provincial and international roads. Their duties require them to drive trucks of all types (dump trucks, crane trucks, semi-trailers, etc.) or vehicle combinations weighing between 15,000 and 55,000 kilograms, with three or more axles.

Main tasks

• Carry out pre-trip inspections to ensure that the vehicle complies with standards for tires, headlights, brakes, warning signals, etc.
• Report all irregularities and ensure that the vehicle has a supply of fuel of the appropriate quality.
• Hitch and unhitch semi trailers.
• Where necessary, secure the load on the truck with straps, hooks, chains and tie-downs.
• Prepare manifests for loaded and delivered shipments.
• Drive the truck to the destination, always obeying safety and traffic regulations.

Skills

• Ability to understand, learn and think quickly.
• Ability to imagine and visualize geometric shapes and objects in space.
• Ability to coordinate sight and movement of hands and fingers quickly and with precision.
• Ability to move hands with dexterity and ease.

Physical capabilities

• Be in good health.
• Be able to move a weight of 5 to 25 kg on a regular basis.
• Be able to perform manual work.
• Be able to remain seated for long periods.
• Be able to adjust to irregular work hours.

Personal suitability requirements

• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to cope with stress.
• Critical thinking skills.

Placement rate

Nearly 90 %

CALENDARS

• Calendar 2020-2021 – Mirabel-English
• Calendar 2020-2021 – Boucherville-English