LCV Instructor Training

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.

Prerequisites for First-time Certifications:

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
Upcoming dates, click to register:

Mar 22, 2023
May 3, 2023
Oct 18, 2023

Detailed Course Description and Objectives

Delivery Format

Delivery time: Two days (minimum, 14 hours)

Instructor-led virtual classroom: Join other course participants in training from one of AMTA’s instructors from the comfort of your home or office.  Instructor-led virtual classroom courses are delivered through the Microsoft Teams app. After the classroom sessions, instructor candidates will be required to shoot a video of themselves performing ‘a couple’ and ‘uncouple’ of an LCV set, as though they were instructing a student. It is recommended that the participant enlists someone to film the video for them.

Tuition

Non-Member $735 + GST*

*AMTA members receive a 50% discount on AMTA courses. Full-carrier members also receive a 20% discount on +100 third-party online courses. Enter your WCB industry code in the ‘promo code/membership’ field to determine whether you qualify for member pricing.  To learn about all of benefits of AMTA membership, please email wss@amta.ca 

Existing LCV Instructors:

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.

Prerequisites for Existing LCV Instructors Looking to Recertify:
  • 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
Upcoming dates, click to register:

Mar 22, 2023
May 3, 2023
Oct 18, 2023

Delivery Format

Delivery time: One day (7.5 hours)

Instructor-led, virtual classroom:  Instructor-led, virtual classroom: Join other course participants from the comfort of your home or office. Instructor-led, virtual classroom courses are delivered through the Microsoft Teams app. participants will be required to film a video of themselves perform both ‘a couple’ and ‘uncouple’ of an LCV set, as though they were instructing a student. It is recommended that the participant enlists someone to film the video for them.

Tuition

Non-Member $525 + GST*

*AMTA members receive a 50% discount on AMTA courses. Full-carrier members also receive a 20% discount on +100 third-party online courses. Enter your WCB industry code in the ‘promo code/membership’ field to identify whether you qualify for member pricing.  To learn about all of benefits of AMTA membership, please email wss@amta.ca