Commercial Truck Driver Training Standard

CommercialTruckDriverTrainingStandard
(ClassA)
MinistryofTransportation
September 2016
Commercial Truck Driver Training Standard (Class A)
AMENDMENTRECORD
AmendmentInformation
Amendment Date
NameofManual Prefix
Number Published
CommercialTruckDriverTraining CTDTS Version1 July2016

Standard(ClassA)
CommercialTruckDriverTraining CTDTS Version1.1 September2016
Standard(ClassA)- Final
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TABLEOFCONTENTS
AMENDMENTRECORD Page 1
TABLEOFCONTENTS Page 3
INTRODUCTION Page 5
Preface Page 5
ThreePathsforReceivingApprovedTraining Page 5
HowtoApply Page 5
RegisteringStudentCompletion Page 5
PARTACOURSEDELIVERYSTANDARD Page 7
ApproachtoCurriculumDevelopment Page 7
CourseStructure Page 8
FacilityRequirements Page 9
ThreeLearningEnvironments Page 9
CourseHours Page 10
StudenttoInstructorRatio Page 10
InstructorQualification Page 11
VehicleConfiguration Page 11
PARTBCURRICULUMSTANDARD Page 13
DevelopmentFormat Page 13
InstructionalMethods Page 13
SupportMaterials Page 13
Transcripts Page 14
CopyrightStatement Page 14
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PARTCCURRICULUMFRAMEWORK Page 15
LEARNINGINDICATORSANDPERFORMANCEMEASUREMENTS
1.EMPLOYMENTINTHECOMMERCIALVEHICLEINDUSTRY Page 21
2.VEHICLECOMPONENTS&SYSTEMS Page 27
3.BASICDRIVINGTECHNIQUES Page 29
4.PROFESSIONALDRIVINGHABITS Page 39
5.TRACTORTRAILEROFFROADTASKS&MANOEUVRES Page 43
6.DOCUMENTS,PAPERWORK&REGULATORYREQUIREMENTS Page 51
7.VEHICLEINSPECTIONACTIVITIES Page 55
8.HOURSOFSERVICECOMPLIANCE Page 67
9.CARGOSECUREMENT&LOSSPREVENTION Page 71
10.HANDLINGEMERGENCIES Page 75
PARTDAPPENDIX Page 77
GlossaryofTerms Page 77
Acknowledgment Page 81
ContactInformation Page 81
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INTRODUCTION
Preface TheOntarioMinistryofTransportation(MTO)iscommittedto
enhancingroadsafetyfornewcommercialdriversandotherroad
users.
Qualityinstructionprovidesafoundationforsafeandresponsible
professionaldrivingandservesasavaluableopportunitytohelp
developpositivedrivingattitudesandbehavioursinnewCommercial
drivers.
TheCommercialTruckDriverTrainingStandard(ClassA)includes
minimumrequirementsthatcurriculumdevelopersarerequiredto
meetorexceed.UseoftheStandardinthedevelopmentofyour
curriculumwillhelptoensurethatyou,asaCourseProvider,deliver
accurateandconsistentinformationwithinthecommercialtruck
drivingindustry.
ThegoaloftheStandardistosethighandconsistententrylevel
trainingforallcommercialtruckdrivercoursesdeliveredinOntario.
TheCommercialTruckDriverTrainingStandard(ClassA)isbeing
introducedtoensurethatallapplicantsofaClassAdriverslicenceare
beingtrainedtotheminimum,commoncoreentrylevelstandard
acrossthetruckingindustryandcommercialdrivertrainingdelivered
intheprovince.
TheStandardwasreleasedJulyof2016withtheimplementationdate
ofJuly1,2017.Thisprovidesthetruckingandtrainingindustriesa
transitionperiodtomeettherequirementsundertheCommercial
TruckDriverTrainingStandard(ClassA)includinganyrevisionstotheir
trainingprograms.
ThreePathsfor UndertheStandard,therearethreepathsforprovidingorreceiving
ReceivingApproved drivertraining;theMTOsDriverCertificationProgram(DCP),the
Training MinistryofAdvancedEducationandSkillsDevelopment(MAESD)
PrivateCareerColleges(PCC),ortheOntarioCollegeofAppliedArts
andTechnology(OCAAT).
HowtoApply Dependingonthenatureofthecourseprovidersbusiness,providers
willhavetoapplythroughMTOorMAESD.
RegisteringStudent Administratorsofapprovedcourseproviderswillbegivenaccessto
Completion theMTOsdatabase.Successfulcoursecompletionmustbeenteredon
tothesystemwhichwillconfirmthatthestudentcompletedthe
mandatorycourseandwillbeeligibletocompletetheClassAroad
test.
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PARTACOURSEDELIVERYSTANDARD
Approachto Continuallyreinforcethefollowingoverarchingthemes:
Curriculum
Development a) safetyandrisk,
b) benefitsofsocialresponsibility,
c) benefitsofenvironmentalresponsibility,
d) selfawarenessofpersonalvalues,attitudesandmotives.
Fosterpersonalinsightandappreciationforcriticalselfawarenessand
continualimprovementwhenevaluatingabilities,limitationsand
strengths.
Adheretoalearnercentredapproachby:
a) encouragingtheactiveparticipationofeachlearner,
b) supportingandfacilitatingselfdirectedlearningwhere
applicable,
c) allowingforintegrationofpersonalexperiences,
d) ensuringknowledgeandskillsareacquiredatapace
appropriatetoindividuallearners,
e) givinglearnersautonomybyprovidingthemwiththe
opportunitytoreachtheirownconclusionsandguidingthem
towardsachievingtheintendedlearningoutcomes,
f) encouraginglearnerstolearnfromtheirmistakesinasafe
learningenvironment,
g) emphasizingtheimportanceoflifelonglearning.
Fostertheunderstandingandpracticeofcooperativedriving.
Continuallyreinforcehowformalrulesoftheroad,commonsafe
practicesofroadusersandinformeddecisionmakingcontributeto
safeandresponsibledriving.
Reflectthemostrecentandcontemporaryviewsoftrafficsafety,
educationandtraining,socialchangeandacknowledgeemerging
technologies.
Incorporateavarietyofdrivingenvironments,roadconditionsand
situations.
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CourseStructure AddressallcompetenciesastheyareoutlinedintheCurriculum
Framework.
Continuallyreinforcedrivingtheory,skillspracticeandpromotionof
positivedrivingattitudesinalleducationalsettingsusingavarietyof
instructionalstrategiesandmethods,including:
a) DirectInstruction,
b) IndirectInstruction,
c) InteractiveInstruction,
d) ExperientialInstruction,
e) IndependentLearning.
Presenttopicsandmaterialsinalogicalsequenceallowingforthe
developmentofknowledgeandskillsthroughoutthedifferentstages
oflearningtoensureanyprerequisitesaremet.
Bedesignedtoallowforeasyupdating,removal,andinsertionof
contentasneeded.
Beadaptabletomeetindividuallearnerlearningneeds(e.g.,age,
ability,culture)andregionalneeds.
Maximum8hours/dayofinstruction.
Dailyinstructionmaybe,forexample:
Maximumuseof8hours
1hourofincabfollowing7hoursofclassroom
4hoursinclass,2hoursinyard,2hoursincab
1hourinclass,2hoursinyard,5hoursincab
Adheretothefollowingclassroominstructionrequirements:
a) Approvedinstructorsandlearnersmustbepresentinthe
classroomduringclassroominstruction,
b) Maximum8hours/dayofclassroominstruction(excluding
lunchordinner),
c) Indirectinstruction,interactiveinstructionandexperiential
learningmethodsshallcompriseaminimumof50%oftotal
classroominstructionhours,
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d) Directinstructionmethods(lecture)shallcomprisenotmore
thanamaximumof50%oftotalclassroominstructiontime.
Adheretothefollowingnonclassroom(inyardandincab)instruction
requirements:
a) Maximum2hours/sessioninstructionatonetime,followedby
abreak.
b) Maximum6hours/day,incabinstruction.Aonetimeincab
extensionupto8hourswillbepermittedtobeusedtoward
expresswaytraining,providedthestudenthasachievedapoint
ofskills/knowledgecapabilityandstaminatocomplete8hours
thatincludesexpresswaydriving.
FacilityRequirements Thefacilitywherethetrainingistotakeplacemustmeetall
OccupationalHealthandSafetyAct(OHSA)requirements,local
municipalbylawsandadheretotherequirementsbyeachhost
ministry.
Spaceratiotostudent
Tables
Washrooms
Lighting
Heat/cooling
Accessibility
ContactMTOorMAESDforfurtherdetailsonfacility
requirements.
ThreeLearning Therearethreelearningenvironmentsidentifiedforthedeliveryof
Environments theCommercialTruckDriverTraining(A).
Inclassreferstotheclassroomenvironment
Inyard(aroundthevehicle)referstoactivitiesthatoccur
aroundthevehicle(e.g.vehicleinspection).
Incab(BehindtheWheel)referstothestudentbeingbehind
thewheelofthevehicleeitheroffroadoronroad.This
includescoupling/uncouplingandbacking.
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CourseHours Forthepurposesofdeterminingtheminimumhoursrequiredtomeet
thetrainingrequirements,thetotalhoursrepresent1:1direct
instructionbetweenstudentandinstructor.
Observationtimewhereonestudentisobservinganotherstudentis
notcalculatedintotheoveralltime.Observationtimeincreasesthe
amountofalessonbythenumberofstudents.
Instructionhoursarecalculatedat60minutes.
Lunch/dinnertimeisnotincludedinthelessontime.
Assessmentswithinalessontocheckfortransferofknowledgeare
includedinthetimeallotment(e.g.,shorttestsorquizzes).
Thefollowingminimumrequiredinstructionalhoursmustbeadhered
to:
InYard InCab
Classroom Total
(AroundtheVehicle) (BehindtheWheel)
ClassA 36.50 17 50 103.50
(32onroad,
18offroad)
Airbrake 12
Inclass = classroom
Inyard = vehicleisnotmoving;e.g.,vehicleinspection
Incab = driverisBTW;e.g.,backing,coupling/uncoupling,drivingalong
StudenttoInstructor Inclass:amaximumof15studentswillbepermitted.Thetime
Ratio allotmentiscalculatedat1:1.
Inyard:amaximumof4studentswillbepermitted.Example:
If1hourofinyardtimeisrequiredfor1:1instruction,and
providedtheinstructorisgivingdirectinstructiontoastudent
whiletheother3observe,itisconsidered1:1forall4.
Howeverwith4studentswhoareworkingaloneortogether,
withouttheinstructorpresent,theinyardtimeisnotcredited
totheoveralltimeof103.5hours.
Incab:amaximumof4studentswillbepermitted.The
behindthewheel(BTW)timeallotmentiscalculatedbythe
numberofstudents.Example:If1hourofBTWtimeis
required,with3studentsinthecab,thetimeincreasesto3
hours;1hourofBTWand2hoursofobservation.Observation
timeisnotcalculatedtowardcompletionofthemandatory
traininghours.

Instructor Thefollowinginstructorqualificationsmustbemetattimeof
Qualification applicationandtomaintaininstructorstatusforteachingthe
mandatoryentryleveltrainingcourseforcommercialClassAtruck
drivers:
MusthaveavalidClassAdriverslicence
Musthaveatleastfiveconsecutiveyearsdocumented
experiencewithaClassAdriverslicenceimmediatelypriorto
applicationdemonstratedbyanuptodatedriversabstract
thatreflectstheinstructorsdrivingrecordattimeof
application
Mustnotaccumulatefour(4)ormoredemeritpointsontheir
Ontariodriver'slicencerecord,orcomparablerecordfrom
anotherjurisdictionuponapplicationandtomaintain
instructorstatus
Adriverabstractmustbeobtainedonayearlybasis
confirminginstructorsdriverslicencevalidityanddemerit
pointtotal
VehicleConfiguration Trainingmustbecompletedusingatractortrailerwiththefollowing
configuration:
TrailerwithaManufacturersGrossVehicleWeightRating
(MGVWR)ofatleast4,600kg
Fullairbrakesystemonbothtractorandtrailer
Minimumtandemaxletractorandatandemaxletrailer
5thwheelcouplingdevice
Singletrailerwithaminimumlengthof45feetandaminimum
distanceof35feetmeasuredfromthekingpintothecentreof
eachrearbogie
RefertoPayloadTrainingforinformationregardingtrainingwitha
loadedtrailer.
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PARTBCURRICULUMSTANDARD
DevelopmentFormat Thecourseproviderisresponsibletoprovideacurriculumforapproval
toensurethatdriversarebeingtrainedtothelevelofcompetenciesas
definedinthecompetencyframework.
Thesubmissionmustinclude:
Acourseoverview,
Whatequipmentwillbeused,
Howlongthecourseis,
Atypicalcourseagendagiventothestudent,
Howdifferentinstructionalmethodswillbeapplied.
Lessonplansmustbecompletewith:
Measureableobjectives,
Assessmentsdirectlyrelatedtothelessonandappropriateto
theobjectives,
Whatequipmentisrequiredforthelesson,
Stepbystepinstructionstotheinstructorwiththeuseof
differentinstructionalmethods,
Theenvironmentwherethislessonoccurs(inclass,inyard,in
cab),
Atimeframeforthelesson,bothoverallandwithinthelesson,
Supportmaterialsthatareusedinthelessons.
Instructional Instructionalmethodsthatapplyprinciplesofadulteducationareto
Methods beincorporatedintothecourse.
Uptoamaximumof50%oftheinclasstimemaybelecture.
Aminimumof50%oftheinclasstimemustbeinteractive,
experientialandapplicationfocused.
SupportMaterials Supportmaterialsusedwithinalessonmustbeprovidedwiththe
curriculum.
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Transcripts Atranscriptorannotatedbibliographyofaudiovisualmaterialsmust
beprovidedwiththecurriculum.
CopyrightStatement Foranycopyrightedmaterialsusedinacurriculum,astatement
thatpermissionisgrantedfortheiruseinthecurriculumis
required.
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PARTCCURRICULUMFRAMEWORK
Purpose Thisdocumentsetsoutaframeworkforthecurriculumandthe
learningoutcomesfortrainingdeliveredtoindividualsaspiringto
entertheoccupationofacommercialvehicleoperator(truckdriver).
ThisframeworkisalignedwiththeNationalOccupationalStandardfor
CommercialVehicleOperator(truckdriver).Thepurposeofthis
curriculumframeworkistoprovideconsistenttrainingwithinentry
levelClassAprograms.
Thiscurriculumframeworkassumesthattheindividualbeingtaught
thecurriculumwillbeginwithonlyautomobiledrivingexperience.The
curriculumconcludesbypreparingthelearnertosuccessfully
challengeOntariosroadtesttoobtainaClassAcommercialclassof
driverslicence(CDL).
Itisimportanttorecognizethatthiscurriculumframeworkaddresses
thefirststageofentrylevelClassAeducation.Theindividualwill
continuetoacquireanddevelopcompetencyintheworkplace.The
goalofemployerdirected,workplacebasedtrainingistoreachthe
competencyleveldefinedintheNationalOccupationalStandardfor
CommercialVehicleOperator(truckdriver).
UndertheStandard,airbrakeinstructionisnotmandatory.Shoulda
courseproviderchoosetodeliverairbraketraining,theyarerequired
tocontinuetoadheretotheMinistryofTransportationsminimum12
hourcourseandisabovetheminimumCommercialTruckDriver
TrainingStandard(ClassA)103.5traininghours.
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ThistableliststhecompetencyblocksoftheNationalOccupational
StandardforCommercialVehicleOperator(TruckDriver)thatare
addressedineachsectionofthisCurriculumFramework.
Section NOSCompetencyBlocksAddressed
1.Employmentinthecommercialvehicleindustry
1.Understandtheworkplace
2.Relateandinteractintheworkplace
3.Maintainhealth,wellnessandrelationships
4.Understandbasicregulatoryrequirements
5.Communicateintheworkplace
2.Vehiclecomponents&systems
16.Operatecommercialvehiclesystemsandfeatures
3.Basicdrivingtechniques
18.Prepareandstarttodrive
23.Adheretorequirementsthatarespecificto
commercialvehicles
19.Controlvehiclemotionandspeed
20.Controlvehicledirectionandposition
28.Turntractortrailers
4.Professionaldrivinghabits
21.Maximizefuelefficiency
22.Applydefensivedrivingtechniques
5.Tractortraileroffroadtasksandmanoeuvres
26.Coupletrailers
27.Uncoupletrailers
29.Back,dockandparktractortrailers
6.Documents,paperwork&regulatoryrequirements
6.Useworkplacedocuments
7.Completenumeracytasks
8.Operatecomputerandelectronicdevices
9.Planwork,plantripsandsolveproblems
7.Vehicleinspectionactivities
9.Supportinspectionandmaintenanceprogram
12.Conductdailyvehicleinspections
8.Hoursofservicecompliance
13.Complywithhoursofserviceregulations
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Section NOSCompetencyBlocksAddressed
9. Cargosecurement&lossprevention
15. Securecargofortransport
10. Preventlossandmaintainsecurefacilities
10. Handlingemergencies
17. Maintainsituationalawareness
25. Handleemergencyincidents
Pleasenote:
M AllcompetenciesidentifiedasMaremandatoryforallcurriculaand
arethecorecompetenciesusedtoreachthetotalof103.5training
hoursfortheCommercialTruckDriverTrainingStandard(ClassA).
R CompetenciesidentifiedwithanRarerecommendedforinclusionina
curriculumbyindustry,however,duetothemanytypesoftraining
providers,whilerecommended,theproviderwilldetermineifitis
appropriatefortheirbusinesstoinclude.AllRcompetenciesareabove
andbeyondthecorecompetenciesandarenotincludedinthe
CommercialTruckDriverTrainingStandard(ClassA)103.5training
hours.
AirBrakeSystems Airbrakeinstructionisnotmandatoryandnotincludedinthe
CommercialTruckDriverTrainingStandard(ClassA)ofthe103.5hours
requirement.Shouldatrainingproviderchoosetodelivertheairbrake
training,theyarerequiredtocontinuetoadheretotheMinistryof
Transportations12hourcourse,thustotalingto115.5hours.
AdrivermayreceiveinstructionthroughaDriverCertificationProgram
(DCP)organizationandbetestedfortheairbrake(Z)endorsementat
thecompletionoftheairbrakecourse,or,adrivermaycompletethe
knowledgeandpracticaltestingatDriveTestwithnotrainingrequired.
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ContentsandLearningOutcomes
1.Employmentinthecommercialvehicleindustry Learning Performance

Indicators Elements
Attheendofthistrainingprogramthegraduatewillbeableto: M R M R
1.1describetherequirementsforemployersandworkersina 7 11
workplacetocomplywithgovernmentregulationsanddevelop
standards.
1.2effectivelyinteractandspeakwithcoworkers,supervisors, 2 4
customers,suppliers,enforcementofficialsandthegeneralpublic.
1.3explaintheimportanceofbeingfitforwork,maintaininga 3 3
healthylifestyle,andbalancingpersonalandworklife.
1.4explainthepurpose,fundamentalstructure,andbasiccontentof 14 4
regulationsthatapplytocommercialvehicleoperations.
2.Vehiclecomponents&systems Learning Performance
Indicators Elements
2.1operatecommercialvehiclesystemsandcontrols. 9 2 11 2
3.Basicdrivingtechniques Learning Performance
Indicators Elements
3.1prepareandstarttodriveacommercialvehicle. 2 1 12 1
3.2complywithoperationalregulationsthatapplytocommercial 10 1 7
vehicles.
3.3driveacommercialvehicleinasafemannerandperformbasic 3
drivingmanoeuvres.
3.4operateacommercialvehicleinasafemannerandperformthe 2
requiredmanoeuvresfordrivingonurban,commercial,and
industrialroads.
3.5operateacommercialvehicleinasafemannerandperformthe 2
requiredmanoeuvresfordrivingonexpressways.
4.Professionaldrivinghabits Learning Performance
Indicators Elements
4.1applydefensivedrivingtechniques. 3 11
4.2applyfuelefficientdrivingtechniques. 1 2 4 5
5.Tractortraileroffroadtasksandmanoeuvres Learning Performance
Indicators Elements
5.1performbackingandparkingmanoeuvreswithatractortrailer. 3 1
5.2safelyperformtractortrailercouplinganduncouplingtasks. 2

ContentsandLearningOutcomes
6.Documents,paperwork&regulatoryrequirements Learning Performance

Indicators Elements
6.1administerwrittenworkplacedocuments,andcommunicate 1 3 1 3
effectivelythroughwrittenmeans.
6.2completebasicmathematicalcalculationsrequiredforcommercial 2 6
vehicleoperation.
6.3usecomputers,electronicandcommunicationdevicescommonin 3
commercialvehicleoperations.
6.4planahead,anticipateproblems,andbegintodealwithan 7 2 6 3
emergencysituation.
7.Vehicleinspectionactivities Learning Performance
Indicators Elements
7.1inspectandmaintaincommercialvehicles. 3 5 1
7.2conductrequireddailyinspectionsandmonitoracommercial 3 10
vehiclessafecondition.
7.3inspecteachcomponentorsystemlistedinHTA199/07 21 2
Schedule1.
8.Hoursofservicecompliance Learning Performance
Indicators Elements
8.1complywiththerequirementsoftheHoursofService 25 2 9
regulations.
9.Cargosecurement&lossprevention Learning Performance
Indicators Elements
9.1complywithbasiccargosecurementrequirements. 11 9 4
9.2preventcargolossclaims,andfollowrequiredproceduresto 1 3
maintainsecurefacilities,preventcargolossandavoiddamage.
10.Handlingemergencies Learning Performance
Indicators Elements
10.1assessandadapttochangingconditions. 1 3 10 1
10.2handleminoremergencyincidentsinaprofessionalmanner. 1 4 1
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EMPLOYMENTINTHE
Competence
Category COMMERCIALVEHICLE 1
INDUSTRY
TIME(Hours)
Classroom AroundtheVehicle BehindtheWheel Total
Deliver Apply Assess ObserveTrainer Apply OnRoad Offroad
(Lecture,pairs, (Practice, (Show,do,quiz, (Watching (Practice, (Drivingalong) (Couple/uncouple,
groups,demoetc.) perform,etc.) test,etc.) instruction) performetc.) backing)
0.75 0.25 1
Learning 1.1 Attheendofthistrainingprogramthegraduatewillbeableto
Outcome describetherequirementsforemployersandworkerstocomply
withgovernmentregulationsanddevelopstandards.
Learning 1.1.1 Explainsthatemployersmustcomplywithgovernment M
Indicators regulations.
1.1.2 Identifiesemployerstandardsthatapplytooccupationalhealth R
andsafety,employment,transportation,andbusinessoperations.
1.1.3 Explainsthatworkersmustcomplywithdrivingrelated M
governmentregulationsandstandards.
1.1.4 Identifiesthatstandardsmayapplytoworkerobligations,rights R
andresponsibilities;employment;healthandsafety;labour
agreements;etc.
1.1.5 Explainsthattherearerequirementsforgainingandsustaining R
employmentwithintheoccupation.
1.1.6 Identifiesthatemploymentrequirementsmayinclude:security R
screeningandbackgroundchecks;regularappraisalsand
performancereviews;preemployment,periodic,orpostincident
drugandalcoholtesting;etc.
1.1.7 Identifiesthatemploymentrequirementswillrequiremedical M
clearancebasedonaspecifictypeofdriverslicence,andwillalso
involveaninitialandperiodicphysicalassessmentorfitness
screening.
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Learning 1.1.8 Identifiessomeofthemedicalconditionsthatmayprohibita R

Indicators driverfromholdingspecifictypesofcommercialdriverslicences.
1.1.9 Explainsthatexpectationsofworkerperformanceareusually R
definedthroughworkplacepractices,proceduresandpolicies
thatmayinclude:correctiveactionprocesses,consequencesfor
failingtoadheretorequirements,andstepsthatcanleadto
dismissal.
1.1.10 Explainsthatspecificworkplacepractices,proceduresand R
policiesvaryinscopeandapplication,andmaybewrittenor
unwritten.
1.1.11 Explainsthatworkersaresometimesexpectedtorelyheavilyon M
theirpersonalknowledgeofregulatoryorcompliance
requirements.
1.1.12 Explainstheneedtoidentifyworkplacehazardsaccordingto R
workplacepractices,proceduresandpolicies.
1.1.13 Identifiesthathazardsarecommunicatedthroughmethodssuch R
asWorkplaceHazardousMaterialsInformationSystem(WHMIS),
andlabelsandSafetyDataSheets(SDS),usedinthesystem
knownastheGloballyHarmonizedSystemofClassificationand
LabellingofChemicals(GHS)forWorkplaceChemicals.
1.1.14 Explainsthatsomecargoisdefinedthroughregulationsas M
dangerousgoods.
1.1.15 Explainsthatdangerousgoodscanonlybehandledand M
transportedbyworkerswhohavebeenspecificallytrainedand
certified.
1.1.16 Identifiesthetypesofsymbolsusedtoidentifydangerous M
goods.
1.1.17 Explainstheneedfordevelopingaclearunderstandingof R
1.1.18 Explainstheneedtotakestepstorecognizeandresolvesituations R
inwhichaworkersunderstandingisunclearaboutinstructions,
expectations,proceduresorpolicies.
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Outcome effectivelyinteractandspeakwithcoworkers,supervisors,
customers,suppliers,enforcementofficialsandthegeneral
public.
Learning 1.2.1 Explainsthatinteractionsinvolvingspokenwordsincludespecific R

Indicators wordsaswellastheaccompanyingtoneofvoice,context,
gesturesandbodylanguage.
1.2.2 Describesgesturesandbodylanguagethatconveymessages R
withoutexchangingspokenwords.
Performance1.2.3 Greetsapersonorgroupbeforeinteractingonanyissue. R
Elements
1.2.4 Adherestoregulationsthatrequireemployersandworkersto R
provideaworkplaceinwhicheveryonefeelssecureandfreeof
unnecessaryconflict.
1.2.5 Practicessensitivitytoculturaldiversity,andusesagentleand R
carefulapproachwhenencounteringanymisunderstanding.
1.2.6 Usestechniquesforsocial,verbalandelectronicinteractionsthat R
positivelyimpactthegraduatessuccess.

Outcome explaintheimportanceofbeingfitforwork,maintaininga
healthylifestyle,andbalancingpersonalandworklife.
Learning 1.3.1 Explainsthatsometypesofdrivingrequiresignificantamountsof R

Indicators timeawayfromhome,andthatthisschedulecancausework
relatedandpersonalstress,andcanaffectfamilyrelationships.
1.3.2 Explainsthatlifestyleanddietaryfactorscaninfluencefatigue, R
performance,physicalfitnessandagility.
1.3.3 Describesoccupationalfactorswhichcancontributetohealth R
relatedchallengessuchasobstructivesleepapnea,backstrain,
injuriescausedbyslips,tripsandfalls,etc.
Performance1.3.4 Practicesstretchingandproperliftingmethodstoprevent R
Elements workplaceinjuries.
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Performance1.3.5 Practicespersonalhygienehabitsthatpositivelyaffectworkplace R
Elements relationships.

Outcome explainthepurpose,fundamentalstructure,andbasiccontent
ofregulationsthatapplytocommercialvehicleoperations.
Learning 1.4.1 DescribestheNationalSafetyCodeisamodelforCanadian R

Indicators jurisdictionstoregulatethesafeoperationofcommercial
vehicles.
1.4.2 Explainsthatlegislationandregulationsmayaffectoperations R
withineachjurisdiction,andthatapplicablerulescanvary,even
duringthesameworkday,dependingonwhereadriveris
working.
1.4.3 Explainsthatcommercialvehiclesaregenerallydefinedbyweight R
andthatindividualCanadianjurisdictionscansetuniqueweight
thresholds.
1.4.4 Explainsthatdifferentclassesofdriverslicencesapplyto R
differenttypesofvehiclesandtherequiredlicenceclassesvary
betweenCanadianjurisdictions.
1.4.5 Explainsthatadriverslicencemayrequirespecificendorsements M
forcertaintypesofcommercialvehiclesandoperations.
1.4.6 Explainsthatpersonaldrivinghistorycanaffectthestatusofa M
workerscommerciallicenceandabilitytodrivecommercial
vehicles.
1.4.7 Explainsthatgovernmentagenciesdevelopandretainrecordsof M
driverincidentsandinfractions.
1.4.8 Explainsthatgovernmentagenciesdevelopandretainrecordsof M
commercialmotorcarrierincidentsandinfractions.
1.4.9 Explainsthatmedicalconditionandhistoryaffectthetypeof M
licenceadrivercanhold.
1.4.10 Explainsthatregulationsapplytothemovementofvehiclesonall M
publicroadsandhighways.
1.4.11 Explainsthatregulationsapplytothemechanicalconditionof M
commercialvehicles.

Learning 1.4.12 Explainsthatregulationsapplytotheallowableweightsand M

Indicators dimensionsofcommercialvehicles.
1.4.13 Explainsthatregulationsapplytothesecuringofcargo M
transportedbycommercialvehicles.
1.4.14 Explainsthatregulationsapplytotheairbrakesystemsusedon M
commercialvehicles.
1.4.15 Explainsthatregulationsapplytothedailyinspectionof M
commercialvehicles.
1.4.16 Explainsthatregulationsapplytothetransportofmaterialsand M
productsthataredefinedasdangerousgoods.
1.4.17 Explainsthatregulationsapplytothehoursapersonispermitted M
todriveacommercialvehicle,beonduty,andbeoffduty.
1.4.18 Explainsthatcommercialvehiclesmayberestrictedfrom M
operatingoncertainroutes,oratparticulartimes,duetotheir
weight,licence,sizeorcommoditybeingtransported.
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VEHICLECOMPONENTS&
Competence
Category SYSTEMS 2
ES
TIME(Hours)
3 2 0.5 5.5
Outcome operatecommercialvehiclesystemsandcontrols.
4.2.2
Learning 2.1.1 Describesthegeneralcomponentsandbasicfunctionofatypical M
Indicators commercialvehicleenginecompartment.
2.1.2 Describesthegenerallayoutandfunctionofmajorbody,frame M
andexternalvehiclecomponentsandsystems.

2.1.3 Explainsthedifferencesbetweensingle,tandem,tridemand M
othermultiaxleconfigurations.

2.1.4 Describesthebasictypes,featuresandfunctionoftiresand M
wheels.
2.1.5 Describesthephysicalfeaturesandoperationofcommontypesof M
suspensionsystems.
2.1.6 Describesthephysicalfeaturesandbasicoperationofdrumand M
discbrakesystems.
2.1.7 Describeshowsteeringcontrolislostwhentiresskidduring M
heavybrakeuseorwhenbrakingwithpoortraction.
2.1.8 DescribesthewaythatAntilockBrakeSystems(ABS)keepwheels M
fromlocking,butmaynotshortenvehiclestoppingdistance.
2.1.9 Describeshowstabilitycontrolsystemsoperateandaffectvehicle M
operation.
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Learning 4.2.2
2.1.10 Describesthephysicalfeatures,indicators,warnings,andthe R
Indicators basicoperationofhydraulicbrakesystems.
2.1.11 Describesthebasicoperationofportableoronboardcargo R
heatingequipment.
Performance2.1.12 Locatesandoperatesalltypicalprimaryandsecondarycontrols, M
Elements gaugesandinstruments.
2.1.13 Readstheinstrumentpanelindicatorsdisplayingimportant M
vehicleoperatinginformation,warningsandsafetysystemstatus.
2.1.14 Operatesoneormoretypicalmanualtransmissionandclutch, M
automatedmanualtransmissionand/orautomatictransmission.
2.1.15 Locatesfueltanksandfillercaps,andapplyproperfueling M
methods.
2.1.16 Identifiesimportantcommercialvehicleserviceitems,andlocates M
operatingfluidcheckpoints.
2.1.17 Identifiesthecorrectoperatingfluidsrequiredforavehicleand M
properlyrefillsandmaintainsfluidlevels.
2.1.18 Operatesadifferentiallockorinteraxledifferentiallock,if M
equipped.
2.1.19 Operatesenginebrakeorretarders,anddescribehowandwhen R
toappropriatelyusethesesystemstocontrolvehiclespeed.

2.1.20 Operatesvehicleheating,defrostingandairconditioningsystems. M
2.1.21 Operatesvehiclelampsandaccessories. M
2.1.22 Operateswindshieldwiperandwashersystems. M
2.1.23 Carries,secures,storesanduses,oroperatesrequiredemergency M
equipment.
2.1.24 Operatesdifferenttypesoftrailercouplingdevices. R
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BASICDRIVING
Competence
Category TECHNIQUES 3
ES

Outcome prepareandstarttodriveacommercialvehicle.
TIME(Hours)
1 2 0.5 3.5
Learning 3.1.1 Explainstheimportanceofbeingfullyalertwhendrivingandthat M
Indicators judgmentisnotimpairedinanywaywhiledriving.
3.1.2 Describeswaystocheckandremovevehiclerestraintsandother R
loadingdockdevices.
3.1.3 Explainstheimportanceofproperstartupand/orwarmup M
procedures.
Performance3.1.4 Appliesamethodforconfirmingthattheyarefullyalertandtheir M
Elements judgmentisnotimpairedinanywaybeforebeginningtodrive.
3.1.5 Confirmseverytimebeforeleavingthedriversseat;thatthe M
vehicleissecuredbythevehiclesparkingbrake,wheelchocksor
suitableblocks.
3.1.6 Entersandexitsthecab,orthevehiclecargoarea,maintaining3 M
pointcontact,andrecognizetherisksofimproperlyclimbingonto
orjumpingfromequipment.
3.1.7 Confirmsallrequiredvehicleandcargodocumentsarevalidand M
correct.
3.1.8 Locatesrequiredvehicledocumentssuchaspermitbooks,vehicle M
registration,insurance,billsoflading,etc.
3.1.9 Confirmsthatcargohandlingequipmentanddevicesarereturned R
totheirproperplacewheninaloadingdock.
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Performance3.1.10 Checksand/oradjustsairsuspensionsettingsandcontrols,axle M
Elements spacing,andfifthwheelposition,ifequippedwhenoperatinga
tractortrailer.
3.1.11 Adjuststhedriversseattothecorrectpositionbeforedriving. M
3.1.12 Inspects,wearsandproperlyadjustsseatbeltsbeforedriving. M
3.1.13 Setsupmirrorstominimizeavehiclesblindspots. M
3.1.14 Scansallcontrolsandinstrumentsbeforedriving. M
3.1.15 Monitorstheengine,instrumentpanelandindicatorlamps. M
3.1.16 Listensfornormalvehiclesounds,whilestartingthevehicles M
engineandavoidunnecessaryidling.
General 3.2 Attheendofthistrainingprogramthegraduatewillbeableto

Learning complywithoperationalregulationsthatapplytocommercial
Objective
vehicles.
TIME(Hours)
2 1 3
Learning 3.2.1 Explainstheneedtoknowtheheightoftheirvehiclebefore M
Indicators drivingonanyroad.
3.2.2 Explainstheneedtoknowtheapproximateemptyandloaded M
weightoftheirvehiclebeforedrivingonanyroad.
3.2.3 Explainshowtocomplywithspecificrequirementsforusingtoll R
routesandbridges.
3.2.4 Explainsthatsteepslopesrequiredifferentdrivingtechniques M
andlocationandproperuseoftruckemergencyrunawaylanes.
3.2.5 Explainsthetimes,daysand/orweekswhencommercialvehicle M
operationsarerestrictedincertainurbanareasandimposed
throughmunicipalbylaws.
3.2.6 Explainsstandardhighwayheightandweightlimitsand M
restrictions.
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Learning 3.2.7 Explainstheneedtocarrytheemergencyequipmentrequiredfor M

Indicators certaincommercialvehicleoperations.
3.2.8 Explainshowandwhentoproperlysetupemergencywarning M
devicessuchastrianglereflectors.
3.2.9 Explainstheimportanceofimmediatelyrecognizingand M
respondingtoanunexpectedsituationinwhichtheirvehicle
weightorheightisgreaterthanwhatispermittedtooperateona
particularroadorhighway.
3.2.10 Explainstheimportanceofrespectinglocalbylawsrestricting M
vehicleloadingandunloadingactivities,parkingandidling.
3.2.11 Identifiesroutesthatprohibitcommercialvehicles. M
Performance3.2.12 Readsallroadsignagewithparticularmessagesthatapplyto M
Elements commercialvehicles.
3.2.13 Takesextracarewhencrossingrailwaytracksand,before M
crossing,determinesthespaceavailableforvehicles.
3.2.14 Shiftsgearswhilecrossingtherailwaytracksonlywhenitis M
necessary.
3.2.15 Entersvehicleinspectionfacilities,orpullofftheroadway,when M
instructedbyanofficerorhighwaysignage.
3.2.16 Watchesforpotentialhazardsofunmarkedoverhead M
obstructionssuchas:canopies,roofoverhangsandotherbuilding
protrusions,signs,utilitylines,treelimbs,doorwayentries,etc.
3.2.17 Watchesforsnowbuildup,debrisorroadconstructionthatcan M
changevehicleheight,weightorclearances.
3.2.18 Identifiesandreadsallroadsignsindicatingtheweightcapacityof M
roadwaysorbridgesincludingseasonalweightrestrictions.
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Outcome operateacommercialvehicleinasafemannerandperform
basicdrivingmanoeuvres.
TIME(Hours)
2 16 18
Performance3.3.1 Drivesacommercialvehicleinasafemanneralongtypicalroads, M
Element highwaysandexpressways.
Drivingalongincludesperformingthefollowingsubtasks.
Thedriverwill:
1. Applycontinualobservationtechniquesandmonitoringofroad
conditions
2. Conductregulartrafficchecks
3. Monitorvehicleblindspots
Subtasks 4. Drivecourteously,managesunexpectedsituations,manages
distractionsanddriveswithincapabilitiesandexperience
5. Monitorvehiclebehaviorandoperatingconditions
6. Recognizetheirresponsibilitiesforsharingtheroadsurfacewith
pedestriansandothervehiclesofvariousdimensions,speedsand
purposes,andtheconsequencesoffailingtodoso
7. Managespeedandfollowingdistancetoallowadequatetimeto
observe,react,manoeuvreandperformsafebrakingandstoppingif
necessary
8. Maintainproperroadandlaneposition
9. Observeroadsignageandpavementmarkings
10. Integratewithtrafficandshowawarenessofotherroadusers
11. Operatevehiclecontrolssmoothly
12. Maintaintwohandedgriponthesteeringwheelasmuchaspracticable
13. Operateamanualtransmissionifapplicable,selectinggearscorrectly
andshiftingsmoothly

Performance3.3.2 Drivesacommercialvehiclethroughcurvesinasafemanner. M
Element
Drivingthroughcurvesincludesperformingthefollowingsubtasks.
Thedriverwill:
1) Prepareforthecurveasitbecomesvisiblebycompletingthefollowing
steps:
a) Conductavisualassessment
b) Conductasignagecheck
c) Conductapavementmarkingcheck
d) Conductatrafficcheck
e) Adjustspeedasrequired
Subtasks 2) Travelthroughthecurvebycompletingthefollowingsteps:
a) Managespeedandfollowingdistance
b) Steerthroughthecurvefollowingaproperpath,basedonvehicleoff
trackingandclearancerequirements
c) Conductatrafficcheck
d) Maintaintwohandedgriponthesteeringwheelasmuchaspracticable
Performance3.3.3 Changeslanesinacommercialvehicleinasafemanner. M
Element
Lanechangesincludeperformingthefollowingsubtasks.
Thedriverwill:
1) Prepareforthelanechangebycompletingthefollowingsteps:
a) Conductatrafficcheck
b) Conductapavementmarkingcheck
c) Managespeedandfollowingdistance
d) Activateturnsignalcorrectlyandontime
Subtasks 2) Executethelanechangebycompletingthefollowingsteps:
a) Steervehicleintothecorrectpositioninthenewlane
b) Managespeedandfollowingdistancetoallowadequatetimeto
observe,reactandmanoeuvrevehicleifnecessary
c) Cancelturnsignalwithinabout5secondsaftercompletion


Outcome operateacommercialvehicleinasafemannerandperformthe
requiredmanoeuvresfordrivingonurban,commercial,and
industrialroads.
TIME(Hours)
2 11 13
Performance3.4.1 Crossesintersectionsinacommercialvehicleinanurbansetting M
Element inasafemanner.
Crossinganintersectionincludesperformingthefollowingsubtasks.
Thedriverwill:
1) Prepareforcrossingtheintersectionasitbecomesvisiblebycompletingthe
followingsteps:
a) Conductavisualassessment
b) Conductasignagecheck
c) Conductapavementmarkingcheck
d) Conductatrafficcontrolsignalscheck
e) Conductatrafficcheck
2) Approachtheboundaryoftheintersectionwhilecompletingthefollowing
Subtasks steps:
a) Readandrespondtosignage
b) Readandrespondtotrafficcontrolsignals
c) Conductatrafficcheck
d) Planacrossingpath
3) Stopatanintersectionwhenrequiredbycompletingthefollowingsteps:
a) Readandrespondtosignage
b) Readandrespondtotrafficcontrolsignals
c) Stopthevehicleinthecorrectlocation
d) Keepwheelsinproperpositionandtwohandsonwheelwhilestopped
e) Drivevehicleforwardwhennecessary

4) Proceedacrosstheintersectionafterstopping,orwhennostopis
necessary,bycompletingthefollowingsteps:
a) Conductatrafficsignallightcheck
b) Conductatrafficcheck
c) Interpretingrightofwayobligationscorrectly
d) Steerthevehiclethroughtheproperpath
e) Managespeedandfollowingdistance
Performance3.4.2 Turnsatintersectionsinacommercialvehicleinanurbansetting M
Element inasafemanner.
Turningatintersectionsincludesperformingthefollowingsubtasks.
Thedriverwill:
1) Selectthecorrectlaneforstartingtheturn
2) Activateturnsignalcorrectlyandontime
3) Conductacontinuoustrafficcheckwhileturning
Subtasks 4) Managespeedandfollowingdistance
5) Interpretrightofwayobligationscorrectly
6) Steerthroughtheintersectionfollowingaproperpath,basedonvehicleoff
trackingandclearancerequirements
7) Selectthecorrectlanefortravelaftertheturn
8) Cancelturnsignalaftercompletion(nevermorethan5seconds)


Outcome operateacommercialvehicleinasafemannerandperformthe
requiredmanoeuvresfordrivingonexpressways.
TIME(Hours)
1 4 5
Performance3.5.1 Entersanexpresswayinacommercialvehicleinasafemanner. M
Element

Enteringanexpresswayincludesperformingthefollowingsubtasks.
Thedriverwill:
1) Conductatrafficcheck
Subtasks 2) Managevehiclespeedaccordingtoconditions,postedadvisories
3) Conductapavementmarkingcheckandstaywithinmarkings
4) Changelanesormergeasnecessaryontheramp
5) Negotiatetherampatappropriatespeed
6) Managefollowingdistance
8) Adjustvehiclespeedwithintheaccelerationramptofacilitatemergeinto
traffic
9) Interpretrightofwayobligationscorrectly
10) Mergeontoexpresswaymaintainingsuitabledistancefromothervehicles
andadjustingspeedasneeded,respondingtometeredrampentrysystems
whereapplicable
11) Cancelturnsignalaftermergeiscomplete(neverkeepsignalonmorethan
5seconds)

Performance3.5.2 Exitsanexpresswayinacommercialvehicleinasafemanner. M
Element
Exitinganexpresswayincludesperformingthefollowingsubtasks.
Thedriverwill:
1) Conductatrafficcheck
2) Managefollowingdistance
3) Reducespeedasappropriate(neithertoosoonortoolate)
Subtasks
5) Conductapavementmarkingcheckandstaywithinmarkings
6) Driveontoexitrampassoonasspaceisavailable
7) Decelerateasnecessarywithindecelerationramp
8) Managevehiclespeedaccordingtoconditionsandpostedadvisories
9) Negotiatetherampatappropriatespeedandchangelanesormergeas
necessary
10) Cancelturnsignalaftergettingfullyintoexitlane


PROFESSIONALDRIVING
Competence
Category HABITS 4
ES

Outcome applydefensivedrivingtechniques.
TIME(Hours)
4.5 0.5 5
Learning 4.1.1 Explainstheimportanceofdefensivedrivinghabits. M
Indicators
4.1.2 Explainstheirdutyofcaretoproactivelyprotectotherroad M
usersfromharm.
4.1.3 Explainstheirresponsibilitytosharingtheroadsurfacewith M
pedestriansandothervehiclesofvariousdimensions,speedsand
purposes,andtheconsequencesoffailingtodosoandhowthe
additionalsizeandweightoftheirvehiclemaybeperceivedby
otherroadusers.
Performance4.1.4 Observesandcritiquespersonaldrivingtechniquestoidentify M
Elements waystoimprove.
4.1.5 Monitorstheactionsofotherdrivers,changingweatherand M
changingroadsurfaces.
4.1.6 Adjustsdrivingtechniquestomatchthevehicleconfiguration, M
cargoweight,centerofgravity,anddrivingexperience.
4.1.7 Recognizesandtakesstepstoavoidsituationsthatmightcause M
anger,hostilityordanger.
4.1.8 Iscourteous,andyieldstoothermotorists,cyclists,pedestrians M
andslowmovingvehicles.
4.1.9 Scansmirrors,instrumentsandgaugesregularlyand M
systematically.
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Performanc 4.1.10 Explainsthevisualcuesandothersignsofpotentiallyhazardous M

eElements trafficsituations.
4.1.11 Maintainsanappropriatefollowingdistanceinalldriving M
conditions.
4.1.12 Maintainsattentionandavoidssourcesofdistractionwhile M
driving.
4.1.13 Maintainsvehiclespeedthatisappropriateforroadandtraffic M
conditions,andadherestoregulations.
4.1.14 Observestrafficpatternsandotherroadusers,andselectsasafe M
roadsidelocationforstoppingand/orparking,andresumessafely
backintotraffic.

Outcome applyfuelefficientdrivinghabits.
TIME(Hours)
0.5 0.5
Learning 4.2.1 Explainstheimportanceoffuelefficientdrivingmethods. M
Indicators
4.2.2 Explainstheuseofauxiliarypowerunitsandshorepower. R
4.2.3 Describestheuseofdifferentfueltypes,vehicletechnology,fuel R
additives,etc.tohelpreducefuelconsumption.
Performance4.2.4 Acceleratesatasmoothandgradualrate. M
Elements
4.2.5 Anticipateswhenmostchangesinspeed,gearselectionand M
surroundingspacewillbenecessary.
4.2.6 Operatestheengineandtransmissionclosetothefuelefficient R
rpmrangewheneverpossible.
4.2.7 Appliesprogressiveshiftingandselectstheenginerpmandgear R
thatarebestforthevehiclespeedandload,whendrivinga
vehiclewithmanualtransmission.
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Performance4.2.8 Controlsshiftpointsbyadjustingthethrottle,whendrivinga R
Elements vehiclewithanautomatedmanualtransmission.
4.2.9 Looksaheadcontinually,anticipatestheneedtochangespeed, M
andgraduallychangesspeed.
4.2.10 Usescruisecontrolwheneverpossibleandappropriatefordriving R
conditions.

4.2.11 Idlesavehiclesengineaslittleaspossible. M
4.2.12 Setsupvehicletominimizethegapbetweentractorandtrailer. R
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TRACTORTRAILEROFF
Competence
Category ROADTASKS& 5
MANOEUVRES
TIME(Hours)
1 2 12 15
Outcome performbackingandparkingmanoeuvreswithatractortrailer.
4.2
Performance5.1.1 Performsstraightlinebackingmanoeuvreswithatractortrailer M
Element unitinasafemanner.
ManoeuvreSpacestraightlinebackingmanoeuvreswillbeinaspacethatis
between3.5and3.7metreswide,and30metreslong.
Completionofstraightlinebackingmanoeuvresincludesperformingthe
followingsubtasks.
Thedriverwill:
1) Checkmirrorsetup
2) Positionthetractortrailerforthebackingmanoeuvre
3) Securethevehicleandactivatethewarningflashers
Subtasks
4) Exitthevehicletoexaminethemanoeuvrespaceandcheckvehicleposition
5) Reenterthevehicle,openwindowsandsilenceaudiodevices
6) Soundvehiclehornbriefly
7) Reverseintothespaceatidlespeed
8) Pullupthevehiclenomorethanoncetoalignitduringthemanoeuvre
9) Exitthetractortoexaminespaceandvehiclealignmentnomorethanonce
duringthemanoeuvre
10) Completethereversemovementwhilestayingentirelywithinthe
manoeuvrespace
Subtasks 11) Stoptractortrailermovementuponreachingthedesiredposition(Stopthe
tractortrailergentlywhenbackinguptoasolidfixture)
12) Completethebackingmanoeuvrewithin10min.
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4.2
Performance5.1.2 Performsoffsetbackingmanoeuvreswithatractortrailerinasafe M
Element manner.
ManoeuvreSpaceoffsetbackingmanoeuvreswillbefromaspacethatis
between3.5and3.7metreswide,andatleastaslongasthetractortrailer,
intoanadjacentspaceofthesamedimensions.Thepullupspaceinfrontof
thetwospacesdescribedmustbeatleastoneandonehalftimethelength
ofthetractortrailer.Themanoeuvrewillbelearnedfrombothsides.
Completionofoffsetbackingmanoeuvresincludesperformingthefollowing
subtasks.
Thedriverwill:
1) Checkmirrorsetup
2) Drivethetractortrailerforwardoutofthestartingposition
3) Alignthetractortrailerwiththetargetspacewhiledrivingforwardintothe
pulluparea
Subtasks 5) Exitthevehicletoexaminethemanoeuvrespacefromoutsidethevehicle
andcheckvehiclepositionifnecessary
9) Pullupthetractortrailernomorethantwicetoalignitduringthe
manoeuvre
10) Exitthetractortoexaminespaceandvehiclealignmentnomorethantwice
duringthemanoeuvre
manoeuvrespace
12) Stoptractortrailermovementuponreachingthedesiredposition
13) Stopthetractortrailergentlywhenbackinguptoasolidfixture
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4.2
Performance5.1.3 Performsalleydockbackingmanoeuvreswithatractortrailerina M
Element safemanner.
ManoeuvreSpacealleydockbackingmanoeuvreswillbeintoaspacethatis
between3.5and3.7metreswide,andatleastaslongas2/3thelengthof
thetractortrailer,startingwiththevehiclepositionedperpendiculartothe
spaceandwiththefrontofthetractordirectlyinfrontofit.Thepullup
spaceinfrontofthebackingtargetspacemustbenodeeperthanthe
lengthofthevehicle.Themanoeuvrewillbelearnedfrombothsides.
Completionofalleydockbackingmanoeuvresincludesperformingthefollowing
subtasks.
Thedriverwill:
1) Checkmirrorsetup
2) Drivethevehicleforwardoutofthestartingposition
3) Alignthetrailerwiththetargetspacewhiledrivingforwardintothepullup
area
Subtasks 5) Exitthevehicletoexaminethemanoeuvrespacefromoutsidethevehicle
9) Pullupthevehiclenomorethantwicetoalignitduringthemanoeuvre
10) Exitthevehicletoexaminespaceandvehiclealignmentnomorethantwice
duringthemanoeuvre
manoeuvrespace
12) Stopvehiclemovementuponreachingthedesiredposition
13) Stopthevehiclegentlywhenbackinguptoasolidfixture
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4.2
Performance5.1.4 Performsparallelparkingmanoeuvreswithatractortrailerina R
Element safemanner.
ManoeuvreSpaceparallelparkingmanoeuvreswillbeintoaspacethatis
between3.5and3.7metreswide,andatleastaslongas1.5timesthe
lengthofthetractortrailer.Themanoeuvrewillbelearnedfrombothsides.
Completionofparallelparkingmanoeuvresincludesperformingthefollowing
subtasks.
Thedriverwill:
1) Checkmirrorsetup
2) Drivethetractortrailerforwardintothestartingposition
4) Exitthevehicletoexaminethemanoeuvrespacefromoutsidethevehicle
Subtasks 5) Reenterthevehicle,openwindowsandsilenceaudiodevices
8) Pullupthetractortrailernomorethanoncetoalignitduringthe
manoeuvre
9) Exitthetractortoexaminespaceandvehiclealignmentnomorethanonce
duringthemanoeuvre
10) Stoptractortrailermovementuponreachingthedesiredposition
11) Completethereversemovementwhilestayingwithin1meterofthecurbor
curbmarkers
12) Completetheparkingmanoeuvrewithin10min.


Outcome safelyperformtractortrailercouplinganduncouplingtasks.
TIME(Hours)
1 1 6 8
Performance5.2.1 Couplesatractortrailerunitinasafemanner. M
Element
Completionofcouplingtasksincludesperformingthefollowingsubtasks.
Thedriverwill:
1) Startthecouplingtask:
a) Inspectlowercouplersandconnectorswhileoutsidethevehicle
b) Enterthevehicleandbeginreversingslowly,approachthetrailerwith
thetractorasstraightinlineaspossible,overcomeanychallenges
involvinggroundsurfaceconditions
2) Continuecouplingwithatractorwithfixedsuspension:
a) Alignthetractorandtrailer,reversingthevehicleuntilthefifthwheelis
justaheadoftrailer,touchingthetrailerorslightlyunder,butnot
againstthekingpin
b) Exitthetractorandchecktheuppercouplerandconfirmthatthe
kingpinisaligned(nomorethan10cm{4in.}fromthecenterofthefifth
Subtasks
wheellowercoupler),adjustheightifnecessarysothatcontactofthe
uppercouplerwillbeonthebottomhalfofthefifthwheellower
coupler
c) Reenterthevehicleandcontinuereversingtowardthetrailer,monitor
thetrailerspositionduringcouplingusingthemirrorstoconfirmproper
alignment
d) Reversethetractor,gentlybutfirmlyengagethefifthwheel
e) Listenforandfeelthefifthwheellatchintoitslockedposition
3) Continuecouplingwithatractorhavingairsuspensionofferingasuspension
dropfeature:
a) Reversethevehicleslowlytowardthetraileruntilthefifthwheeljust
touchesthetrailer,orisabouttotouchit
b) Exitthetractorandcheckvehicleheights
c) Reenterthetractorandrelease(dump)thetractorairsuspension,then
reversethetractoruntilthefifthwheellowercouplerisfullyunderthe
frontofthetrailer,butstillaheadofthekingpin
d) Restorethetractorairsuspensiontoitsnormalheight

e) Monitorthetrailerspositionduringcouplingusingthemirrorsto
confirmproperalignment
f) Reversethetractor,gentlybutfirmlyengagingthefifthwheel
g) Listenforandfeelthefifthwheellatchingintoitslockedposition
Subtasks
4) Completethecouplingforallsuspensiontypes:
a) Attempttomovethetractorforward(performatugtest)
b) Exitthevehicleandvisuallyconfirmthefifthwheelislockedbychecking
thefifthwheelcontact,thereleasehandlepositionandthelatch
c) Connecttheairandelectricallinesproperly,andconfirmnormal
operation
d) Raisethetrailerlandinggearfullyandstowthehandleintoitsretainer
e) Reenterthevehicleandsupplyairtothetrailerwiththetrailersupply
valve,monitortheairpressuregauges,andconfirmairpressuregauges
shownormalpressurelevels
f) Driveforwardslowlyashortdistanceandapplyeitherthetrailerservice
brakesonly,orthefullservicebrakestotestbrakeoperation
Performance5.2.2 Uncouplesatractortrailerinasafemanner. M
Element
Completionofuncouplingtasksincludesperformingthefollowingsubtasks.
Thedriverwill:
1) Starttheuncouplingtask:
a) Confirmthelocationissuitableandsafeforuncoupling
b) Parkthetrailerintheselectedlocationandapplythetrailerparking
brakes
Subtasks c) Secureandexitthetractor
d) Placeanyrequiredwheelchocksandblocks,orengagelocksinto
position
e) Placeadequatesupportmaterialunderthelandinggearifnecessary
f) Operatetrailerairsuspensioncontrolsasrequired
g) Lowerthetrailerlandinggearuntilitisjustabovetheground,just
touchestheground,butdoesnotraisethetrailerfromthefifthwheel
h) Leavethelandinggearhandleinlowrangeandstowthehandle
i) Disconnectairandelectricalconnectionsandstowthem
j) Releasethefifthwheelcouplerlock

2) Foratractorwithfixedsuspension
a) Reenterthevehicleanddriveforwardslowlytoreleasethefifthwheel,
watchthetrailerinthemirrorsoroutoftherearwindow,confirmthe
trailerisstable
b) Whenthefifthwheellowercouplerisfullyoutfromunderthetrailer,
butthetractorisstillunderthefrontofthetrailer,exitthetractorand
checkthatthetrailerisstableandsecure
c) Reenterthevehicleanddriveforwardslowlyuntilthetractorisclearof
thetrailer
Subtasks 3) Foratractorwithairsuspensionhavingsuspensiondropfeature:
a) Reenterthevehicleanddriveforwardslowlyfarenoughtounlatchthe
fifthwheelcouplerandstop
b) Operatethecontroltodropthetractorsuspension
c) Watchthetrailerinthemirrorsoroutoftherearwindow,confirmthe
trailerisstable
d) Whenthefifthwheellowercouplerisfullyoutfromunderthetrailer,
butthetractorisstillunderthefrontofthetrailer,exitthetractorand
checkthatthetrailerisstableandsecure
e) Reenterthevehicleanddriveforwardslowlyuntilthetractorisclearof
thetrailer
f) Raisethetractorsuspensiontothenormalposition


DOCUMENTS,PAPERWORK
Competence
Category &REGULATORY 6
REQUIREMENTS
TIME(Hours)
2 1.5 0.5 4
Outcome administerwrittenworkplacedocuments,andcommunicate
effectivelythroughwrittenmeans.
Learning 6.1.1 Identifiesworkplaceformsthatareneededtoestablishand R
Indicators sustainemployment.
6.1.2 Identifiesanddescribethemeaningofmessagesandsymbolson R
cargopackagingandcargodocumentssuchaswaybills,packing
lists,deliverydocuments,instructions,workplacehazard
information,etc.
6.1.3 Identifiesanddescribesthebasicpurpose,importanceand M
properconditionofrequiredvehiclerelateddocuments.
6.1.4 Explainstheneedtoaccesswrittenworkplaceinformationsuch R
asapply,procedureandpolicydocumentsrelatedtocargo
securement,jobtaskanalysis,hazardassessment,etc.
Performance6.1.5 Seeksclarificationandassistancewhentheydonotfully R
Elements understandanywrittenworkplacedocuments.
6.1.6 Composesanddeliversbasicwritteninformationandmessages R
relatingtodrivingactivities.
6.1.7 Accessesinformationandreferencetablessuchasthoserelated M
tovehicleweightsanddimensions.
6.1.8 Recordssomebasicinformationontocargorelateddocuments R
suchaswaybills.
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Outcome completebasicmathematicalcalculationsrequiredfor
commercialvehicleoperation.
Learning 6.2.1 Describesinformationneededforfueltaxreports. R

Indicators
6.2.2 Convertssimpleimperialandmetricmeasurementsusingtables, R
mathematicalformulas,orconversionprograms.
Performance6.2.3 Calculatesrouteandtripdistances. R
Elements
6.2.4 Estimatesfuelconsumptionrates,andhowfaravehiclecantravel R
onaparticularquantityoffuel.
6.2.5 Determinesallowableaxleweights. R
6.2.6 Determinesbasicvehicledimensionandaxlespacing R
requirements,andcompletecalculationstoidentifycompliance
withvehiclerequirementssuchasbridgeformulas,etc.
6.2.7 Calculatestripdurationstodeterminearrivaltimesandplans R
departuretimes.
6.2.8 Estimatesandrecordscargoweight. R

Outcome usecomputers,electronicandcommunicationdevicescommon
incommercialvehicleoperations.
Performance6.3.1 Usesacalculatororcomputertocompletesomesimpletasks. R
Elements
6.3.2 Operatesahandheldelectronicorcommunicationdevicefor R
basictasksanddescribeswhenandwheresuchuseispermitted.
6.3.3 Completesbasicdataentry,formfillingandonlinesearchtasks. R
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Outcome planahead,anticipateproblems,andbegintodealwithan
emergencysituation.
Learning 6.4.1 Explainstheriskoftravelingtoanunfamiliarlocationwithoutfirst M

Indicators confirmingfacilitiesandpreferredroutes.
6.4.2 Identifiessomespecialrequirementsrelatingtoavehicle,load, M
routingorcommodity.
6.4.3 Identifiessourcesofreliableinformationaboutweatherandroad M
conditions.
6.4.4 Describestheneedtocarryrequiredemergencyequipmentonor M
insidethevehicle.
6.4.5 Describeshowandwhentouseemergencyequipmentcarriedon M
thevehicle.(suchasafireextinguisher,safetywarnings(triangles,
flares),spillkits,etc.
6.4.6 Describestypicalvehicleworkplacerisksandhazards. M
6.4.7 Explainstheneedtocarryfirstaidsupplies. R
6.4.8 Explainspersonallimitationsinadministeringfirstaid. R
6.4.9 Explainsthedriversresponsibilitytodealwithabuildupofsnow M
oriceontheirvehicle(s).
Performance6.4.10 Accessessourcesofmapsandelectronicrouteinformation. M
Elements
6.4.11 Accessessourcesofinformationaboutcommercialvehicleroutes, M
roadconstruction,roadclosures,heightclearances,weight
restrictions,permitrequirements,etc.
6.4.12 Preparesarouteplanthatconsidersvehiclesizeandweight. M
6.4.13 Demonstratesuseofsomebasichandtools. R
6.4.14 ProperlywearsorotherwiseusesappropriatePersonalProtective M
Equipment.
6.4.15 Locatesemergencycontactinformation. M
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Performance6.4.16 Adjustsavehiclesfifthwheelsetting,axleposition,orsuspension R
Elements system.
6.4.17 Usesasafemethodforoperatingcargoaccessdoors R
6.4.18 Appliessafedrivingtechniquewhenproceedingthrough M
constructionzonesanddetours.
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VEHICLEINSPECTION
Competence
Category ACTIVITIES 7
ES
TIME(Hours)
2 2 0.5 2 6 12.5
Outcome inspectandmaintaincommercialvehicles.
Learning 7.1.1 Explainstheneedforeveryworkplacetoestablishasystem,and M

Indicators keepawrittenor electronic record,forperiodicallyinspecting
andmaintainingvehicles.
7.1.2 Explainsthateverycommercialvehiclemustmeetprescribed M
performancestandardswhileoperatingonahighway.
7.1.3 Explainstheimportanceofenforcementandauditprogramsto M
ensurethatinspectionandmaintenanceisadequate.
Performance7.1.4 Inspecttheconditionofvehiclesandoperatingcomponents. M
Elements
7.1.5 UsesPersonalProtectiveEquipmentduringmaintenanceand M
inspectionactivities.
7.1.6 Confirmsthateverycommercialvehiclebeingoperateddisplays M
validevidencethatregulatoryperiodicinspectionsand
workplacespecificinspectionshavebeenconducted.
7.1.7 Inspectsthelevelofoperatingfluidsincludingfuel,engineoil, M
enginecoolant,powersteeringoil,windshieldwasher,diesel
exhaustfluid(DEF),etcandtopupwhennecessary.
7.1.8 Inspectsbasicvehiclecomponents,suchasdrivebelts,hoses, M
tires,switchesetc.
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Performance7.1.9 Completesminorvehiclerepairssuchas:repairminorelectrical R
Elements connectionproblem,replacelamp,gladhandsealorwiperblade,
resetcircuitbreaker,etc.

Outcome conductrequireddailyinspectionsandmonitorthevehicles
safecondition.
Learning 7.2.1 Explainstheirresponsibilityforthesafeconditionofeach M

Indicators commercialvehicletheyoperate.
7.2.2 ExplainsthattheHTA199/07Schedule1listsallminorandmajor M
defectsthatthedriverisexpectedtoidentify.
7.2.3 ExplainsthattheHTA199/07Schedule1includesthemost M
commondefects/unsafeconditionsthatadrivermayencounter.
Performance7.2.4 Conductsdailyinspectionsandidentifyeachofthe75minorand M
Elements majordefectlistedintheHTA199/07Schedule1.
7.2.5 IdentifieswhenaminorormajordefectlistedintheHTA199/07 M
Schedule1ispresentontheirvehicle.
7.2.6 Completesandsignswrittenorelectronicdailyinspectionreports M
thatdeclarethevehiclescondition.
7.2.7 Monitorsvehicleconditiononacontinuousbasis,accordingto M
theHTA199/07Schedule1,whiledrivingorotherwisebeing
responsibleforthevehicle,andupdatestheinspectionreportas
required.
7.2.8 Recordsonaninspectionreporteveryminordefectfoundduring M
aninspectionorwhileoperatingavehicle,andreporttheminor
defectaccordingtoworkplacepractices,proceduresandpolicies.
7.2.9 Recordsimmediatelyonaninspectiondocumentandreport M
everymajordefectfoundduringaninspection,orwhileoperating
avehicle,andstopsoperatingthevehicle.
7.2.10 Maintainsavehiclesoutofservicestatuswheneveramajor M
defectisidentified,untiltheconditioniscorrected.
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Performance7.2.11 Conductsregularenrouteandposttripvehicleinspections. M
Elements
7.2.12 Adherestotheregulationswheneveracceptinganinspection M
reportfromanotherworker.
7.2.13 Carriesavalidinspectionreportforeachvehicleoperatedanda M
copyoftheHTA199/07Schedule1,andproducetheseitems
whenrequiredbyanenforcementofficer.

Outcome inspecteachcomponentorsystemlistedinHTA199/07
Schedule1.
Performance 7.3.1 Inspectstheairbrakesystem. M

Element
Completinginspectionincludesperformingthefollowingsubtasks.
1) Thedriverwillinspectforthefollowingminordefects:
a) audibleairleak
b) slowairpressurebuilduprate
Subtasks 2) Thedriverwillinspectforthefollowingmajordefects:
a) pushrodstrokeofanybrakeexceedstheadjustmentlimit
b) airlossrateexceedstheprescribedlimit
c) inoperativetowingvehicle(tractor)protectionsystem
d) lowairwarningsystemfailsorsystemisactivated
e) inoperativeservice,parkingoremergencybrake
Performance 7.3.2 Inspectsthecab. M

Element
1) Thedriverwillinspectforthefollowingminordefect:
a) occupantcompartmentdoorfailstoopen
2) Thedriverwillinspectforthefollowingmajordefect:
a) anycaborsleeperdoorfailstoclosesecurely
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Performance 7.3.3 Inspectscargosecurement. M

Element
a) insecureorimproperloadcovering(e.g.wrongtypeorflapping
inthewind)
Subtasks
2) Thedriverwillinspectforthefollowingmajordefects:
a) insecurecargo
b) absence,failure,malfunctionordeteriorationofrequired
cargosecurementdeviceorloadcovering
Performance 7.3.4 Inspectscouplingdevices. M

Element
a) couplerormountinghaslooseormissingfastener
Subtasks
a) couplingorlockingmechanismisdamagedorfailstolock
b) defective,incorrectormissingsafetychain/cable
c) couplerisinsecureormovementexceedsprescribedlimit
Performance 7.3.5 Inspectsdangerousgoods. M

Element
Subtasks
a) dangerousgoodsrequirementsnotmet

Performance 7.3.6 Inspectsdrivercontrols. M

Element
Subtasks
a) acceleratorpedal,clutch,gauges,audibleandvisualindicators
orinstrumentsfailtofunctionproperly
Performance 7.3.7 Inspectsdriverseat. M

Element
Subtasks
a) seatisdamagedorfailstoremaininsetposition
a) seatbeltortetherbeltisinsecure,missingormalfunctions
Performance 7.3.8 Inspectselectricbrakesystem. R

Element
a) looseorinsecurewiringorelectricalconnection
Subtasks
a) inoperativebreakawaydevice
b) inoperativebrake
Performance 7.3.9 Inspectsemergencyequipmentandsafetydevices. M

Element
Subtasks
a) emergencyequipmentismissing,damagedordefective

Performance 7.3.10 Inspectsexhaustsystem. M

Element
a) exhaustleak
Subtasks
a) leakthatcausesexhaustgastoentertheoccupant
compartment
Performance 7.3.11 Inspectsframeandcargobody. M

Element
a) damagedframeorcargobody
Subtasks
a) visiblyshifted,cracked,collapsingorsaggingframemember(s)
Performance 7.3.12 Inspectsfuelsystem. M

Element
a) missingfueltankcap
Subtasks
a) insecurefueltank
b) drippingfuelleak

Performance 7.3.13 Inspectsavehiclesgeneralcondition. M

Element
Subtasks
a) seriousdamageordeteriorationthatisnoticeableandmay
affectthevehiclessafeoperation
Performance 7.3.14 Inspectsglassandmirrors. M

Element
a) requiredmirrororwindowglassfailstoprovidetherequired
Subtasks viewtothedriverasaresultofbeingcracked,broken,
damaged,missingormaladjusted
b) requiredmirrororglasshasbrokenordamagedattachments
ontovehiclebody
Performance 7.3.15 Inspectsheater/defroster. M

Element
a) controlorsystemfailure
Subtasks
a) defrosterfailstoprovideunobstructedviewthroughthe
windshield
Performance 7.3.16 Inspectshorn. M

Element
Subtasks
a) vehiclehasnooperativehorn

R
Performance 7.3.17 Inspectshydraulicbrakesystem.
Element
a) brakefluidlevelisbelowindicatedminimumlevel
Subtasks
a) parkingbrakeisinoperative
b) brakeboostorpowerassistisnotoperative
c) brakefluidleak
d) brakepedalfadeorinsufficientpedalreserve
e) activated(otherthanABS)warningdevice
f) brakefluidreservoirislessthanfull
Performance 7.3.18 Inspectslampsandreflectors. M

Element
a) requiredlampdoesnotfunctionasintended
b) requiredreflectorismissingorpartiallymissing
Subtasks
2) Thedriverwillinspectforthefollowingmajordefectsthatcan
onlybepresentwhenuseoflampsisrequired:
a) failureofbothlowbeamheadlamps
b) failureofbothrearmosttaillamps
3) Thedriverwillinspectforthefollowingmajordefectsthatmaybe
presentatanytime:
a) failureofarearmostturnindicatorlamp
b) failureofbothrearmostbrakelamps

Performance 7.3.19 Inspectssteering. M

Element
a) steeringwheellash(freeplay)isgreaterthannormal
Subtasks
2) Thedriverwillinspectforthefollowingmajordefects
a) steeringwheelisinsecure,ordoesnotrespondnormally
b) steeringwheellash(freeplay)exceedsprescribedlimit
Performance 7.3.20 Inspectssuspensionsystem. M

Element
a) airleakinairsuspensionsystem
b) brokenspringleaf
c) suspensionfastenerisloose,missingorbroken
Subtasks
a) damagedordeflatedairbag[damagedmeanspatched,cut,
bruised,crackedtobraid,mountedinsecurely]
b) crackedorbrokenmainspringleaformorethanonebroken
springleaf
c) partofspringleaforsuspensionismissing,shiftedoutofplace
orincontactwithanothervehiclecomponent
d) looseUbolt

Performance 7.3.21 Inspectstires. M

Element
a) damagedtreadorsidewalloftire
b) tireleaking(ifleakcanbefeltorheard,tireistobetreatedas
flat)
Subtasks
a) flattire
b) tiretreaddepthislessthanwearlimit
c) tireisincontactwithanothertireoranyvehiclecomponent
otherthanmudflap
d) tireismarkedNotforhighwayuse
e) tirehasexposedcordsinthetreadoroutersidewallarea
Performance 7.3.22 Inspectswheels,hubsandfasteners. M

Element
a) huboilbelowminimumlevel(Whenfittedwithsightglass)
b) leakingwheelseal
Subtasks
a) wheelhasloose,missingorineffectivefastener
b) damaged,crackedorbrokenwheel,rimorattachingpart
c) evidenceofimminentwheel,huborbearingfailure

Performance 7.3.23 Inspectswindshieldwiper/washer. M

Element
a) controlorsystemmalfunction
b) wiperbladedamaged,missingorfailstoadequatelyclear
Subtasks driversfieldofvision
2) Thedriverwillinspectforthefollowingmajordefectsthatcan
onlybepresentwhenuseofwipersorwasherisrequired:
a) wiperorwasherfailstoadequatelycleardriversfieldofvision
inareasweptbydriverssidewiper


HOURSOFSERVICE
Competence
Category COMPLIANCE 8
ES

Outcome complywiththerequirementsoftheHoursofService
regulations.
TIME(Hours)
3 1 1 5
Learning 8.1.1 ExplainsthattheHoursofServiceregulationsapplytooperating M
Indicators mostcommercialvehicle.
8.1.2 Explainsthattheyareondutywhendriving,incareandcontrolof M
avehicle,andperformingothertypesofwork.
8.1.3 Explainsthatinnormalconditionstheymusttake10hourso M
dutyeachday,andhaveone24hourperiododutywithinthe
previous14days.
8.1.4 Explainsthatdrivingacommercialvehicleisprohibitedafter M
beingondutyfor14hoursinadayandworkshift.
8.1.5 Explainsthatdrivingacommercialvehicleisprohibitedafter M
accumulating13hoursofdrivinginadayandworkshift.
8.1.6 Explainsthatdrivingacommercialvehicleisprohibitedwhen16 M
hourshaveelapsedsincetheirworkshiftbegan.
8.1.7 Identifiesthatacommercialvehiclemaybeoperatedforpersonal M
use,andforupto75kminadaywhen:thevehicleisemptyand
notrailerisbeingtowed;noworkofanysortisbeingdonefora
motorcarrier;andthestartingandendingodometerreadingsare
recordedinthedriversdailylog.
8.1.8 Explainsthataworkshiftbeginswhentheyreturntoonduty, M
afterbeingodutyforatleast8consecutivehours.
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Learning 8.1.9 Identifiestheyarestillconsideredtobeonthepreviouswork M

Indicators shiftwhenreturningtoondutyafterlessthan8hoursoduty,
andtheymaybeprohibitedfromdrivingiftheyexceedthe13,14
and16hourrule.
8.1.10 Explainsthata7daycycleandallowsadrivertobeondutyfor70 M
hoursina7dayperiod.
8.1.11 Identifiesthata14daycycleandallowsadrivertobeondutyfor M
120hoursina14dayperiod.
8.1.12 Explainsthataresetcanonlytakeplaceaftertherequired M
minimumnumberofconsecutivehoursoduty,andthisperiod
iscalledareset.
8.1.13 Explainsthatresetting7daycyclerequiresatleast36consecutive M
hoursoduty.
8.1.14 Identifiesthatresetting14daycyclerequiresatleast72 M
consecutivehoursoduty.
8.1.15 Identifiesthatupto2hoursoftherequiredminimumdailyo M
dutytimecanbedeferredfromonedaytothenextaslongasthe
deferredtimeisproperlyaddedtothecorrectportionofoduty
timeinthefollowingday.
8.1.16 Identifiesthatwhenencounteringspecificallydefinedadverse M
drivingconditions,drivingupto2hoursbeyondthedailylimitis
permitted,whenremainingwithinthe16hourworkshiftrule.
8.1.17 Identifiesthat,whenadverseconditionscauseadrivertobeon M
dutylongerthanisnormallypermitted,andthiscausesadriverto
exceedthehoursintheircycle,thosecyclerequirementsmustbe
metbytheendofthefollowingday.
8.1.18 Identifiesthatthedayshownonadailylogisa24hourperiod M
whichgenerallybeginsatmidnight,butcanstartatanytimeset
byanoperator. M
8.1.19 Explainsthatthehometerminalisthelocationatwhichthe
driverordinarilyreportsforwork.
R
8.1.20 Identifiesreasonsthatdriversdailylogsmayalsoneedtobe
retainedfortaxpurposessuchasmealdeductions,etc.
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Learning 8.1.21 Identifiesthatadrivermaybeexemptfromtherequirementsto M

Indicators completeandcarryadailylogwhen:theydrivewithinaradius
of 160 km from the location at which the driver starts the day
andreturnstothesamelocationattheendoftheday.
8.1.22 Identifiesthatarecordofeachdriversdutystatusmusttrackthe M
driversactivitieswithineachday,withintheworkshift,and
withinadutycycle.
8.1.23 Identifiesthatadriverusingarecordofdutystatusinsteadofa M
dailylogmuststillcomplywithallofthedrivingrestrictions.
8.1.24 Identifiesthatproperuseofthesleeperberthallowstheoduty M
periodtobesplit.
8.1.25 Identifiesthatodutyperiodscanbesplitintoshorterperiodsin M
certaincondition.
8.1.26 IdentifiesthatCanadianHOSrequirementsdierfromthosein R
theU.S.
Performance8.1.27 Calculateswhentheycanbegintodrive,andhowmanyhoursare M
Elements availablefordrivingeachday.
8.1.28 Stopsdrivingwhenanyoneoftheondutylimitsisreached. M
8.1.29 Stopsdrivingacommercialvehicleafterbeingondutyfor14 M
hoursinadayorworkshift.
8.1.30 Stopsdrivingacommercialvehicleafteraccumulating13hoursof M
drivinginadayorworkshift.
8.1.31 Stopsdrivingacommercialvehiclewhen16hourshaveelapsed M
sincetheirworkshiftbegan.
8.1.32 Trackstheirstatuswithineachdayasdefinedonthedailylog,and M
trackthedutystatuswithintheirworkshift,whichcanstartat
anytimeofday.
Performance8.1.33 Maintainsacomplete,legible,andaccuratedriversdailylog(ina M
Elements writtenorelectronicformat)thatfullycomplieswiththe
regulations.
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8.1.34 Carriesdailylogsthatapplytothepreceding14days,whenever M
operatingacommercialvehiclerequiringthedrivertocarryalog.
8.1.35 Retainsdailylogsasrequiredbytheregulations. M
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CARGOSECUREMENT&
Competence
Category LOSSPREVENTION 9
ES

Outcome complywithbasiccargosecurementrequirements.
TIME(Hours)
1.5 .5 2
Learning 9.1.1 Explainsthateverycommercialvehicletransportingcargomust M
Indicators havethecargosecuredaccordingtotheregulations.
9.1.2 Explainsthattherequirementtosecurecargoincludesany M
material,equipmentorotherloosearticlecarriedonthevehicle,
includingdunnage,blocking,tarps,tools,equipment,spare
materials,etc.
9.1.3 Explainsthatallcargomustbesecuredsothatitcannotfalloff M
thevehicle,orinanywaybelost.
9.1.4 Explainsthatarticlesofcargomustbesecuredtoprevent M
forward,rearwardandsidewaysmovement,andinsomecases
mustalsobesecuredtopreventupwardmovement.
9.1.5 Explainsthatallcargomustbesecuredsothatitcannotshiftina M
waythatcanaffectavehiclesstabilityormanoeuvreabilityina
negativeway.
9.1.6 Explainsthatcargomustbeloadedinsuchawaythatitdoesnot M
interferewiththedriversabilitytodrivethevehiclesafely,and
doesnotblockvehicleentryorexit.
9.1.7 Explainsthatarticlesofcargoaregenerallysecuredagainstthe M
vehiclesstructureandbyusingdevicessuchastiedowns,
blockingandbracing.
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Learning 9.1.8 Describesmethodsforratingthestrengthofdevicesusedto R

Indicators securecargoandrecognizethatmostcargorequiresaminimum
numberoftiedownswithparticularworkingloadlimitratings.
9.1.9 Explainsthatcargotiedownsarespecificallydesignedandrated R
forparticularuse,andmusthaveameanstobetightened,and
mustbeusedaccordingtothemanufacturerinstructions.
9.1.10 Explainsthattiedownratingsaredeterminedbymanufacturers, R
areexpressedasaworkingloadlimit(WLL),andmarkedonthe
tiedowns.
9.1.11 Describeshowthecombinedstrengthofindividualtiedownsused R
togethertorestraincargoiscalledtheaggregateworkingload
limit.
9.1.12 Explainshowfrictionbetweencargoandvehiclesurfaces,and R
frictionbetweendifferentarticlesofcargothatareincontact,
helpstokeepsometypesofcargosecure.
9.1.13 Describeshowthesize,shapeandweightofcargogenerally R
dictatestherequirednumber,strengthandplacementof
tiedowns.
9.1.14 Explainshowtheaggregateworkingloadlimitoftiedownsused R
tosecurecargomustequalatleast50%ofthecargoweight.
9.1.15 Explainshowcargofullyenclosedwithinavehiclestructurewill M
notgenerallyrequiretiedowns,butmayrequireblocking,bracing
ordevicestoincreasefrictionbetweenthevehicleandcargo.
9.1.16 Explainshowindividualpiecesofcargoareunitizedintolarger R
unitsofcargo.
9.1.17 Explainsthatdriversarenotrequiredtoinspectcargoifavehicle R
hasbeensealedtopreventaccessandtheyhavebeeninstructed
bytheiremployernottoremovetheseal.
9.1.18 Explainsthatsomecargocanbesecuredaccordingtogeneral M
regulatoryrequirements.
9.1.19 Explainshowcertaincommoditiesrequirespecificsecuring M
methods,devicesandequipmenttocomplywithspecific
regulatoryrequirements.
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Learning 9.1.20 Identifiesthatspecificsecurementmethodsarerequiredfor:logs, M

Indicators dressedlumberandsimilarbuildingmaterials,metalcoils,paper
rolls,concretepipe,intermodalcontainers,automobiles,light
trucksandvans,heavyvehiclesequipmentandmachinery,
flattenedorcrushedcars,rollon/rolloffandhookliftcontainers,
boulders,etc.
Performance9.1.21 Confirmsthatcargosecuringmethodsordevicesaretheproper R
Elements type,andarebeproperlyused,strongenough,andingood
condition.
9.1.22 Inspectscargoandmethodsusedtosecurethecargobefore R
driving,toconfirmeverythingisproperlysecuredtocomplywith
regulations.
9.1.23 Inspectscargoandrelatedarticlesatspecificintervalsduringthe R
triptoensureeverythingremainsproperlysecuredtocomply
withregulations.
9.1.24 Conductsinspectionoftheconditionandintegrityoftiedown R
devices,andadjustingtiedownsasnecessarytokeepcargo
secureduringtransport.

Outcome preventcargolossclaims,andfollowrequiredproceduresto
maintainsecurefacilities,preventcargolossandavoiddamage.
Learning 9.2.1 Identifiesthatoperationofcargohandlingequipmentmustbe R

Indicator performedinthepropermanner,andonlywhenapersonisfully
trainedandauthorized.
Performance9.2.2 Handlesandloadscargocarefully,anddescribebasicwaysto R
Elements confirmthatallcargoisproperlypackaged,unitized,arrangedand
securedinsidefacilitiesandvehicles.
9.2.3 UsesappropriatePersonalProtectiveEquipmentproperlyand R
recognizethatsuchusemayberequired,insideoroutsideof
everyworkplace,shipperfacilityandcustomerfacility.
9.2.4 Usescargoseals,pinlocksandsimilarvehiclesecuritydevices. R
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HANDLINGEMERGENCIES
Competence
Category
ES 10
Outcome assessandadapttochangingconditions.
TIME(Hours)
1 0.5 1 2.5
Learning 10.1.1 Describescommonworkplacehazardsandrisksandhowsuch R
Indicator hazardsandriskscanchange.
10.1.2 Explainstheroleandimportanceofworkplacepractices, R
proceduresandpolicieswhichareusedtomanagehazardsand
risks.
10.1.3 Locatesandunderstandworkplacepractices,proceduresand R
policieswhichareusedtomanagehazardsandrisks.
10.1.4 Explainsthevisualcuesandothersignsofpotentiallyhazardous M
trafficsituations.
Performance10.1.5 Reviewsandunderstandsdocumentedjobtaskanalysesand R
Elements hazardassessments.
10.1.6 Adaptstothepresenceofothermotorists,pedestrians,cyclists M
andslowmovingvehicleswhichsharetheroadwithcommercial
vehicles.
10.1.7 Watchesforwildlifeorlivestockwhichcanenterthespace M
aroundavehicle,particularlyonroutesknownforcollisions
involvinganimals.
10.1.8 Monitorsandadherestohighwayspeedadvisories. M
10.1.9 Maintainsahighlevelofalertnesswhiledriving. M
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Performance10.1.10 Scansconditionsaroundthevehiclebylookingaheadandusing M
Elements mirrorsregularlyandsystematically.
10.1.11 Monitorsvehicleconditionsbyscanninginstrumentsand M
gaugesregularlyandsystematically.
10.1.12 Monitorsthemovementandactionsofothermotoristswhile M
passingorbeingpassed.
10.1.13 Diffusesanysituationthatcouldcauseanger,hostilityor M
danger.
10.1.14 Exitsthevehiclewhenevernecessarytoinspectclearancesand M
identifypotentialobstructions.
10.1.15 Securesavehicleproperlybeforeexitingthecaborvacatingthe M
driverseat.

Outcome handleminoremergencyincidentsinaprofessionalmanner.
Learning 10.2.1 Describesthetypicalkindsofincidentsthatmustbereportedto M

Indicator employers,policeandotherreportingagencies.
10.2.2 Explainstheimportanceoffollowingthespecificrequirementsof R
10.2.3 Explainstheimportanceofworkplacepractices,proceduresand R
policiesrelatingtoobligationsandlimitationsinadministering
firstaid.
10.2.4 Describestheimportanceofconductingthemselvesaccordingto R
workplacepractices,proceduresandpoliciesinanyemergency
situationwhenspeakingtopolice,media,othermotoristsandthe
public.
10.2.5 Describestheimportanceoffollowingworkplacepractices, R
proceduresandpolicieswhenengagingemergencysupportsuch
as:towingandrecoveryservice,vehiclerepair,breakdown,tire
repair,etc.
Performance10.2.6 Useswarningdevicesandotheremergencyequipmentin M
Element compliancewithregulations.
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PARTDAPPENDIX
GlossaryofTerms
Assessment Assessmentsconfirmthatthelearnerisacquiringtheknowledge,skills
andattituderequired.
Therearethreetypesofprogressiveassessments:
Ipsative:Isanassessmentforlearningpriortobeginningtrainingto
determinetheabilityandreadinesstolearn,withtheexpectationthat
otherassessmentsfollowforcomparison.
Formative:Isanassessmentaslearningoccurstoprovidebothstudent
andinstructoranindicationofhowwellthelearnerisprogressing.It
providesrelevantfeedbacktohelpthestudentimprove.
Summative:Isanassessmentoflearningthatprovidesameasurement
ofwhatthestudenthaslearnedandismeasuredagainsttheother
assessments.
Acceptablewaysofanassessmentwouldbe:
Knowledge:quizzes,casestudies,problemsolving,scenarios
Skill:demonstration,practical,handson,problemsolving
Attitude:demonstratedthroughdiscussion,action,display
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Evaluation Sometimesinterchangedwithassessment,however,itshouldbea
processforevaluatingthetrainingprogrambystudentsand
instructorsinordertofacilitateimprovementofthecourse.
ClassSize Maximumnumberofstudentsis15:1intheclassroom.Maximumof
4:1inyardorincab.Timemustbeadjustedwhenmorethanone
studentisinyardorincab.
CourseProvider Anorganizationthathasmetalltherequirementsandisapprovedto
beatrainingcourseprovider.
Curriculum Adocumentthatprovidesalistofmandatoryandrecommendedentry
Framework leveldrivercompetencies.Curriculadevelopmentwillusethisframe
work.
Backing Anareawithminimum/maximumspaceallotmenttocompleteback
Dimensions ingexercises.
Expressway Asubstitutionispermittedtotheexpresswaycomponentbyusinga
highwaywithaspeedlimitofatleast80km/h.,onlyif:
Thecourseproviderisnotwithin100kmsofanexpressway,
Manoeuvresforlanechangesandmergingonandoffthe
expresswaymustcontinuetobeincludedinthetrainingandareto
besimulated.
Facility ThetrainingfacilitymustmeetallOHSArequirements.Theclassroom
mustbeofappropriatesizetoaccommodatethenumberofstudents;
atablewritingsurface,lighting,washroomfacilities,trainingequip
mentasrequired,presentationequipmentasrequired.ContactMTO
orMAESDforfacilityrequirements.
InClass Thisistheenvironmentwheretrainingoccurswhichwouldberelated
toknowledgedevelopment.Itisexpectedthattheuseofvariousdeliv
erymethodstoaddressadultlearningprincipleswillbeappliedinthis
environment.Theclassroommustmeettheminimumstandards
underFacility.
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InVehicle/InCab/ Thisistheenvironmentwhere1:1trainingoccursinsidethevehicle
BehindtheWheel andthevehicleisinmotion.Backing,coupling/uncouplingare
includedinthisdescription.Amaximumof4:1ratiowillbepermitted
ifthevehicleconfigurationpermitsprovidedthetimerequirementis
adjustedaccordingly.
InYard/Aroundthe Thisistheenvironmentfoundintheyardandaroundastationary
Vehicle vehicle.Amaximumof4:1ratiowillbepermittedfortraininginthis
environment.
Instructional Instructionofstudentsbyqualifiedinstructorswillbedeliveredusing
Methods variousmethodsthatareeffectiveandappropriateforthecontent,
andleadstothesuccessofthestudent.Methodsusingdirect,indirect,
experiential,interactive,andindependentapproachesareexpectedto
beappliedwithinacurriculum.
Direct:Instructorleddeliveryasinlecture.
Indirect:Instructionreceivedthroughactivities.
Experiential:Instructionthatprovidesadirectlinkagetothe
knowledge/skillsthatwillbeperformedonthejob.
Interactive:Instructionthatprovidesacontinuoustwowaytransferof
informationbetweenthelearnerandinstructor/otherlearners/
learningassistedtechnology.
Independent:Instructionreceivedthroughselfdiscovery,orself
directedactivity.
Instructional Themandatorytimerequirementisbasedon1:1instructionbetween
Time aninstructorandstudent.
Learning Therearethreelearningenvironmentsidentifiedforcurriculum
Environment development;inclass,inyard,invehicle.
Learnercentred Theapproachtotrainingdeliverymusttakeintoaccountthelearner,
theirpriorknowledgeandexperience,andtheiruniquewayof
learning.Thedeliverymethodwouldcapitalizeonthelearners
strengthsandadjustforweaknesses.
Logical Thedeliveryofthelearningcontentistobepresentedtothestudent
Sequencing inaprogressionthatrequirestakingwhatwaspreviouslylearnedand
buildinguponit;similartoastairway.
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ManageSpeed/ Managingspeedincludesspacemanagementandfollowingdistance
Following toallowadequatetimetoobserve,react,manoeuvrethevehicleand
Distance stopifnecessary.
Mandatory AllcompetenciesidentifiedasMaremandatoryforallcurriculaand
CompetenciesM arethecorecompetenciesusedtoreachthetotalof103.5training
hoursfortheCommercialTruckDriverTrainingStandard(ClassA).
Manual/Automatic Manualtransmissiontrainingisnotmandatorybutrather,trainingcan
Transmission beconductedusingeitherautomatic,manualorbothdependingon
thevehiclesprovidedbythecourseprovider.
NightDriving Theinclusionofnightdrivingishighlyrecommendedandwould
encompassperformanceelementsfoundinsections3,4,7,9,10.Night
wouldbedefinedasanytimewhenilluminationisrequired.
Observation(Inyard) Aninstructormaychoosetodemonstrateaskillwhilethestudent
observes.Thiswouldbeconsidered1:1instruction.Observingother
studentsperform,withouttheinstructorpresent,isnotincludedin
thetimerequirements.
PayloadTraining Aportionofthetrainingwithaloadismandatory;however,thetype
ofloadandappropriateweightwouldbedeterminedbythecourse
provider.15,000kgor50%ofthepayloadisacceptable.
Recommended CompetenciesidentifiedwithanRarerecommendedforinclusionina
CompetenciesR curriculumbyindustry,however,duetothemanytypesoftraining
providers,whilerecommended,theproviderwilldetermineifitis
appropriatefortheirbusinesstoinclude.AllRcompetenciesareabove
andbeyondthecorecompetenciesandarenotincludedinthe103.5
CommercialTruckDriverTrainingStandard(ClassA)hours.
Traffic Thisincludesallotherroadusersincludingvehicles,pedestrians,
cyclists,motorcycles,andothervulnerableroadusers.
TrafficCheck/Road Whenreferencingatrafficcheck,itimpliesaninclusive360
Users observationinordertointerpretalltraffichazardsandroad
conditions,assessriskandtakeappropriateaction.

Acknowledgment TheMinistryofTransportationwouldliketoacknowledgethevalued
advice,commentsandinvestmentintothedevelopmentofthe
CommercialTruckDriverTrainingStandard(ClassA)andcompetencies
bymanyindustryexpertsandenforcementagencies.
Contact ForinformationregardingtheDriverCertificationProgram:
Information
DriverProgramsOffice
ProgramDevelopmentandEvaluationBranch
87SirWilliamHearstAvenue
RMB051,TORONTO,ONM3M0B4
Email:Driver.Certification.Program@Ontario.ca
Phone:4162354323
ForinformationregardingPrivateCareersCollegeProgram(PCC):
RegisteredPCCsmaycontacttheirinspector.
ProspectivePCCsshouldcontactMAESDat:
Email:PCC@Ontario.ca
ForinformationregardingCollegeofAppliedArtsandTechnology,
contact:
DriverProgramsOffice
ProgramDevelopmentandEvaluationBranch
87SirWilliamHearstAvenue
RMB051,TORONTO,ONM3M0B4
Email:Driver.Certification.Program@Ontario.ca
Phone:4162354323
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Page 2 AMENDMENT RECORD

Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page 8 PART A - COURSE DELIVERY STANDARD

PART A - COURSE DELIVERY STANDARD Page 9

Page 10 PART A - COURSE DELIVERY STANDARD

PART A - COURSE DELIVERY STANDARD Page 11

Page 12 PART A - COURSE DELIVERY STANDARD

Page 14 PART B - CURRICULUM STANDARD

Page 16 PART C - CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK

PART C - CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK Page 17

1.Employmentinthecommercialvehicleindustry Learning Performance

Page 18 PART C - CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK

6.Documents,paperwork&regulatoryrequirements Learning Performance

PART C - CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK Page 19

Page 20 PART C - CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK

Learning 1.1.8 Identifiessomeofthemedicalconditionsthatmayprohibita R

Page 22 EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMERCIAL VEHICLE INDUSTRY

Learning 1.2 Attheendofthistrainingprogramthegraduatewillbeableto

Learning 1.2.1 Explainsthatinteractionsinvolvingspokenwordsincludespecific R

Learning 1.3 Attheendofthistrainingprogramthegraduatewillbeableto

Learning 1.3.1 Explainsthatsometypesofdrivingrequiresignificantamountsof R

EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMERCIAL VEHICLE INDUSTRY Page 23

Learning 1.4 Attheendofthistrainingprogramthegraduatewillbeableto

Learning 1.4.1 DescribestheNationalSafetyCodeisamodelforCanadian R

Page 24 EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMERCIAL VEHICLE INDUSTRY

Learning 1.4.12 Explainsthatregulationsapplytotheallowableweightsand M

EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMERCIAL VEHICLE INDUSTRY Page 25

Page 26 EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMERCIAL VEHICLE INDUSTRY

Page 28 VEHICLE COMPONENTS & SYSTEMS

Learning 3.1 Attheendofthistrainingprogramthegraduatewillbeableto

General 3.2 Attheendofthistrainingprogramthegraduatewillbeableto

Page 30 BASIC DRIVING TECHNIQUES

Learning 3.2.7 Explainstheneedtocarrytheemergencyequipmentrequiredfor M

BASIC DRIVING TECHNIQUES Page 31

Learning 3.3 Attheendofthistrainingprogramthegraduatewillbeableto

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BASIC DRIVING TECHNIQUES Page 33

Learning 3.4 Attheendofthistrainingprogramthegraduatewillbeableto

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BASIC DRIVING TECHNIQUES Page 35

Learning 3.5 Attheendofthistrainingprogramthegraduatewillbeableto

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Learning 4.1 Attheendofthistrainingprogramthegraduatewillbeableto

Performanc 4.1.10 Explainsthevisualcuesandothersignsofpotentiallyhazardous M

Learning 4.2 Attheendofthistrainingprogramthegraduatewillbeableto

Page 40 PROFESSIONAL DRIVING HABITS

PROFESSIONAL DRIVING HABITS Page 41

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Page 44 TRACTOR-TRAILER OFF-ROAD TASKS & MANOEUVRES

TRACTOR-TRAILER OFF-ROAD TASKS & MANOEUVRES Page 45

Page 46 TRACTOR-TRAILER OFF-ROAD TASKS & MANOEUVRES

Learning 5.2 Attheendofthistrainingprogramthegraduatewillbeableto

TRACTOR-TRAILER OFF-ROAD TASKS & MANOEUVRES Page 47

Page 48 TRACTOR-TRAILER OFF-ROAD TASKS & MANOEUVRES

TRACTOR-TRAILER OFF-ROAD TASKS & MANOEUVRES Page 49

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Learning 6.2 Attheendofthistrainingprogramthegraduatewillbeableto

Learning 6.2.1 Describesinformationneededforfueltaxreports. R

Learning 6.3 Attheendofthistrainingprogramthegraduatewillbeableto

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