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Program Fees

Class 1 Program Pricing

Choose the training package that fits your goals.

All of our Training Packages are divided into two main categories: Interprovincial (listed with a green background), and Provincial Restricted (listed with a white background). The Difference between these two licence categories is the ability of the Class 1 driver to operate a truck within North America (Interprovincial) or within Alberta only (Provincial Restricted).

Our Training Packages are further divided into three options: A, B or C. These options provide tiered technical supports to aspiring Class 1 drivers. For example, Option A offers aspiring drivers the ability to use a laptop and Internet connection in the classroom at the North Peace Commercial Driving Academy. Option A also provides aspiring drivers with access to a instructor to review course material in preparation for the knowledge exam.

For booking and assistance choosing the right training package for you, please contact the North Peace Commercial Driving Academy. We're happy to help!

Interprovincial Licence A

Up to 93.5 Hours of Instruction at our Facility

Investment: $10,000¹

  • Access to a computer at our location
  • Access to an instructor to review course material in preparation for the knowledge exam
  • 60 Hours: Core Learning program
  • 8.5 Hours: Air Brakes Program (Q Endorsement)
  • 17-25 Hours: Competence Building program

Provincial Restricted Licence A

68 Hours of Instruction at our Facility

Investment: $7,500¹

  • Access to a computer at our location
  • Access to an instructor to review course material in preparation for the knowledge exam
  • 60 Hours: Core Learning program
  • 8.5 Hours: Air Brakes Program (Q Endorsement)

Interprovincial Licence B

Approximately 93.5 Hours of Instruction at our Facility

Investment: $9,650¹

  • Access to a computer at our location
  • 60 Hours: Core Learning program
  • 8.5 Hours: Air Brakes Program (Q Endorsement)
  • 17-25 Hours: Competence Building program

Provincial Restricted Licence B

68 Hours of Instruction at our Facility

Investment: $7,150¹

  • Access to a computer at our location
  • 60 Hours: Core Learning program
  • 8.5 Hours: Air Brakes Program (Q Endorsement)

Interprovincial Licence C

Approximately 93.5 Hours of Instruction at our Facility

Investment: $9,300¹

  • 60 Hours: Core Learning program
  • 8.5 Hours: Air Brakes Program (Q Endorsement)
  • 17-25 Hours: Competence Building program

Provincial Restricted Licence C

68 Hours of Instruction at our Facility

Investment: $6,800¹

  • 60 Hours: Core Learning program
  • 8.5 Hours: Air Brakes Program (Q Endorsement)

Other Training Options

 

Farm-Restricted Class 1

Two 6-Hour Days of Instruction at our Facility

Investment: $3,000*¹

  • 12 Hours of individually tailored in-truck/yard training
  • Truck rental for road test

*Please note, our ability to offer this course is based on truck and instructor availability

 

Experience and Equivalency Program

40 Hours of Instruction at our Facility

Investment: $4,000¹

Drivers with a Class 2 or Class 3 driver's licence and at least two years of experience driving a vehicle with three or more axles are eligible to participate in the Experience and Equivalency Program. For more information on how to proceed with registration in the Experience and Equivalency Program, please visit: www.alberta.ca/class-1-learning-pathway

¹ North Peace Commercial Driving Academy program fees do not include the cost of Phase 1: Entry-Level learning. This portion of the Class 1 driver training program must be purchased by the student through Alberta.ca.

Program fees also do not include the cost of booking the Alberta Transportation Road Test and PRSD Truck Rental fee. This service is offered for an additional $500.

At this time, the North Peace Commercial Driving Academy is not able to offer payment plans. All fees must be paid in full to secure registration.

Students who are under 20 years of age prior to September 1, and who are continuing to work towards their high school completion, may be eligible to enroll in the Academy’s driver training programs at no cost to the student.

To help determine eligibility, please contact our Program Coordinator.

 

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North Peace Commercial Driving Academy

Contact

Box 380, 4702 51 Street
Grimshaw, Alberta T0H 1W0

Phone: 780-624-3601

northpeacedrivingacademy@prsd.ab.ca