TRUCK DRIVER DVS – NEXT GROUP DEPARTURES
CLICK ON A SERVICE POINT TO FIND OUT THE DATES, SCHEDULES AND THE ADDRESS.
Here is the link for the schedules and addresses of all our service points: Centers-Training.
IMPORTANT : Your request remains active until a place is obtained and course start dates are indicative only. As soon as a place becomes available at the service point of your choice, you will receive a call from the admissions department.
FOR ANY QUESTIONS AFTER SUBMITTING AN ADMISSION APPLICATION: cftradmission@cssrdn.gouv.qc.ca.
DAY
• December 20, 2022 – if cancellation
EVENING
• January 23, 2023
TRAINING SCHEDULE – Theory and practice
Day: 8 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. / Evening: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
TRAINING LOCATION
17000, Aubin Street, Mirabel (Qc) J7J 1B1
DAY
• March 17, 2023
EVENING
• December 19, 2022 – if cancellation
TRAINING SCHEDULE – Theory and practice
Day: 8 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. / Evening: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
TRAINING LOCATION
101, de Lauzon Street, Boucherville (Qc) J4B 1E7
TRUCK DRIVER PROGRAM
The Truck Driver program is intended for beginners. It leads to a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and is given full time, Monday to Friday (30 hours/week),
in French and English, day and evening.
DURATION: 615 hours (5 months)
COST OF TRAINING: $124.25 (school material)
Payable upon confirmation of the course start date.
Click on the link for details of Fees for training.
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF YOUR APPLICATION
Your request will be considered when we have received ALL the required and compliant documents.
Before registering, you must view the three information capsules online (IN FRENCH ONLY). You will find relevant information on the profession, the study program and the admission process.
Schooling
Meet ONE of the requirements of the Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur:
• Hold a High School Diploma (HSD) 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 (GDT) or
• Hold a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) 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.
SAAQ
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 24 month or the PEACVL)
• Have no more than 3 demerit points on your driving record
• Have a driver’s license that has not been suspended or revoked in the last 2 years
• Provide proof of passing the medical and visual test that makes you eligible to obtain the class 1
Language
Demonstrate an understanding of the language of instruction.
PLEASE READ ENTIRELY BEFORE CLICK ON LINK
1) Click on the link AdmissionFP and find CSS de la Rivière-du-Nord.
2) Click on the chosen group and at the bottom of the page, click on ONLINE APPLICATION then on START.
3) PERMANENT CODE:
If you have 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.
4) Click on CONTINUE and complete the admission application in full. At the end, choose the option By mail to print the admission form, sign and date it.
- Admission form printed, dated and signed after completing the online application in step #3
- Birth certificate large format issued by the director of civil status or province/country of birth
- Schooling (diploma, transcript, etc.) – Depending on the documents provided, you may be called for a language test
- SAAQ:
- Recent driving record to order online on the SAAQ website: saaq.gouv.qc.ca
- Valid driver’s licence in Quebec
- Medical report: Download the M-28 Medical Report, have it completed by a physician or a specialized nurse and return it to the SAAQ by mail or in person. After analyzing your report, the SAAQ will send you a letter by mail informing you of its medical decision regarding your eligibility to obtain a Class 1 licence. UPON RECEIPT OF THIS LETTER, YOU MUST SEND IT TO US BY EMAIL AT: cftradmission@cssrdn.gouv.qc.ca
- Disclosure Authorization: Print and sign the following two forms: CFTR Authorization + SAAQ Authorization
- Proof of identity and residence for candidates born outside Quebec/Canada who reside in Quebec: Quebec health insurance card (RAMQ) AND Canadian citizenship card OR Canadian citizenship certificate + oath OR Permanent resident card OR IMM1000, IMM5292 or IMM5688 form.
To find out the addresses of the places to deposit IN PERSON the admission file, click on the link Centers–File Deposit (no application for admission should be sent by post, unless you send us all the ORIGINALS of the required documents).
DESCRIPTION AND CONTENT 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.
- Knowing the reality of the profession
- Understand the training project
- Confirm your career orientation
- Initiate your integration
- Specific characteristics of a truck
- Engine capabilities
- Methods of using the transmission system
- Methods of optimizing braking system performance
- Capabilities and limitations of suspension systems, steering systems and wheels
- Determining when it is necessary to consult the regulations
- Selecting information sources
- Gathering of information
- Processing of information
- Finding the solution
- Gathering the necessary information
- Determining the condition on the vehicle
- Minor repairs
- Follow up on vehicle repairs and maintenance
- Transmitting of information to persons concerned
- Truck start-up
- Hitching and unhitching a semi-trailer
- Truck driving
- Backing up a Truck
- Gathering of information about the intended trip
- Finding information on maps
- Calculations required for trip planning
- Drawing up a trip itinerary
- Preparing the work
- Positioning the vehicle
- Loading and unloading manoeuvers
- Weighing and adjustments
- Cargo securement and cargo unloading
- Trip preparation
- Truck inspection and start-up
- Truck driving
- Reporting to a weigh station
- Vehicle storage
- Trip planning
- Truck inspection and start-up
- Taking possession of shipment
- Truck driving
- Workplace characteristics
- Occupation related activities
- Complying wth regulations and company rules
- Defensive driving rules and economical driving techniques
- Communicating with company staff and supervisors
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to cope with stress.
- Critical thinking skills.
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