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Driver Trainer Rick Wearden stands in front of the air brake system display wall inside the classroom at the North Peace Commercial Driving Academy

Air Brake Program

Students of the North Peace Commercial Driving Academy will begin their training by taking part in an Alberta Government-approved air brake course ahead of beginning the Class 1 MELT training. By completing this course, students will be eligible to obtain a Q endorsement on their driver's license.

Obtaining the Q endorsement requires an individual to successfully complete 6.5 hours of classroom training, followed by a practical training session. The training session requires each student to practice the air brake pre-trip inspection twice. Once these two steps are completed, students will be then expected to successfully complete the practical assessment within the 15-minute allotted time limit.

Only after all three of these course requirements have been met, will students be issued a Notice of Air Brake Program Completion form. This form allows the individual to go to any Alberta registry agent and take the driver knowledge test. Once the test is successfully completed a Q endorsement can be added to their license.

Upcoming Air Brake Intakes

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Important Notes

  • If you are intending to also complete the Class 1 Learning Pathway, you must register for the entire Class 1 program.
  • Separate Air Brakes courses are only available to drivers who do not require the Class 1 Learning Pathway program (Class 2 and 3).
  • Spaces are limited for each intake.
  • Registration is not complete until fees are paid in full.
  • We are unable to offer payment plans at this time.

How to Register

  1. Please click the link below and create a SchoolCash account. If you already have a SchoolCash account, you can use that login information, you do not need to create a new account.
  2. If you have created a new account, SchoolCash may prompt you to add a new student. You can either enter your information, or simply click "I do not want to add a new student."
  3. You will now be brought to a page where you can select your desired intake start date and add that date to the cart.
  4. Once you have added your intake to the cart you can now proceed to pay your fees.
  5. After your fees are paid, Congratulations! You are registered to take your Air Brake program through the North Peace Commercial Driving Academy!

Ready to Register?

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER