Long Combination Vehicle Instructor/Recertification

Delivery: Distance, Classroom

Duration: 2 days (14 hours), 1 day (7.5 hours)

Cost: Member - $367.50 | Non-Member - $735

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This is a two-day course during which participants will learn the LCV program. Participants will demonstrate their ability to instruct both in-class, and practical environments with LCV equipment. Successful completion of the LCV Instructor/Recertification course enables participants to become AMTA-certified LCV instructors.

Course Description

LCV drivers who wish to become LCV instructors must meet the requirements and provide the supporting documentation, as follows:

Valid Class 1 license

36 months LCV experience (provide a confirmation letter from employer)

PDIC certificate (within the previous 48 months)

Provincial trucking association LCV driver’s certificate

Carrier issued driver certificate (wallet card)

Commercial Driver’s Abstract (within 30 days of enrolment)

Applicants must also provide at least one of the following (and attach a copy of their LCV Carrier Permit):

Driver of a carrier operating with a valid LCV operating permit

Safety supervisor of a carrier operating with a valid LCV operating permit

Employee of a driving school approved to deliver LCV driver training

Prerequisites for First-time Certifications

AMTA-certified LCV Instructors must teach a minimum of one LCV course per year and take an LCV Instructor Recertification course every three years. This is a one-day course during which recertifying instructors must demonstrate competence in delivering the LCV program in a practical environment with LCV equipment.

Existing LCV Instructors

Valid Class 1 license

  • PDIC certificate (within the previous 48 months)

  • An AMTA LCV Instructor’s certificate

  • Proof of having instructed at least one LCV driver’s course per year

  • Carrier issued driver certificate (wallet card)

  • Commercial Driver’s Abstract (within 30 days of enrolment)

Applicant must also identify with at least one of the following statements:

  • Driver of a carrier operating with a valid LCV operating permit

  • Safety supervisor of a carrier operating with a valid LCV operating permit

  • Employee of a driving school approved to deliver LCV driver training

Prerequisites for Existing LCV Instructors Looking to Recertify

Questions?

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