Provincial Carrier Courses

Transportation and Bus Companies

Tailored for carriers that do not leave the province of Alberta.
Provincially regulated carriers are not legally allowed to leave the province of Alberta. Even under a permit you would still be in violation of your Safety Fitness Certificate (SFC). It is very simple, you are either a Provincial or Federal carrier.

Provincial Hours of Service

This online Provincial Hours of Service course covers the following topics:
- The four duty statuses of commercial vehicle drivers
- Minimum required off-duty time
- Requirements for using a sleeper berth
- Maximum allowed driving and on-duty hours
- Driving and on-duty exemptions
- Information required on daily logs
- Daily log exemptions
- Daily log possession and retention requirements
- Responsibilities of carriers and drivers

Alberta Commercial Weights and Dimensions

This online Alberta Commercial Weights and Dimensions course covers the following topics:
Factors that influence commercial vehicle weight allowances
The legal load limit, required safety measures, and related exemptions
Factors that determine the maximum allowable length for a vehicle and load
The difference between primary highways and local roadways
Road bans and their impact on you
Conditions under which an over-dimensional permit must be obtained and used

Daily Trip Inspection Training

This online Daily Trip Inspection Training course covers the following topics:
Introduction
- Federal VS Provincial
- Standard 13
- Safety regulations and laws
- Daily requirements
NSC Standard 13 Part 2 Schedule 1
- Major and Minor Defects
- What needs to be completed on each Trip Inspection
- Defect boxes
- Standard Information
- Example
- Reporting defects
Paperwork Retention
- In vehicle and office requirements
Truck/Trailer Inspection
- Paperwork and Documents
- In Cab Inspection
- Video
- Exterior Inspection
- Trailer Inspection
Air Brakes
- Inspection overview
- Video
CVSA Inspections
- Levels of inspections

North American Cargo Securement

This online North American Cargo Securement Program covers the following topics:
History of the Cargo Securement Standard
Fundamentals of Cargo Securement
Guiding Principles
What does the Standard cover?
What does the Standard require of carriers and drivers?
Driver Inspections
Securement Options
Minimum Force Standards
General Cargo Securement Requirements
The Securement System
Components
Securing Devices
Appropriate System
Minimum Strength Requirements
Tiedowns
Edge Protectors
Cargo Placement
Number of Tiedowns
Optional Additional Topics
Energy Sector Specific
Logs
Dressed Lumber
Metal Coils
Paper Rolls
Concrete Pipe
Intermodal Containers
Vehicles as Cargo
Boulders
Roll-on/Roll-off and Hook Lift Containers

Professional Driver Improvement Course (PDIC)

This program is Alberta Government approved for a 3-point demerit reduction

WHMIS 2015 GHS

This online WHMIS 2015 (GHS) course covers the following topics:
What is WHMIS?
Components of WHMIS
WHMIS responsibilities
How hazardous products enter the body
Classes of hazardous products
WHMIS 2015 hazard groups and classes
WHMIS 2015 pictograms
Supplier and workplace labels
Consumer labels
Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)
Emergency Actions
Personal Protective Equipment

Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)

This online Transportation of Dangerous Goods course covers the following topics:
TDG Act compliance, enforcement, and penalties
Roles and responsibilities of handlers, consignors, transporters, drivers, and receivers
Dangerous good classifications and shipping descriptions
Classes and subclasses of dangerous goods
Packaging dangerous goods
Marking, labelling, and placarding dangerous goods
Shipping documentation for dangerous goods
Handling procedures for dangerous goods
Identifying and reporting dangerous good incidents
Emergency Response Assistance Plans (ERAPs)
TDG Act exemptions

Roadside Inspections

This online Road Inspections course covers the following topics:
Inspection Basics
Who Gets Inspected
Types of Inspections
Preparing for an Inspection
Inspection Process
Driver
Vehicle
Documents
Have a Positive Attitude
Inspection Results
Inspection Report
Passing an Inspection
Failing an Inspection
How to File a Complaint
Roadside Inspections and CSA
Overview
CSA Components
What You Can Do

Confined Space Entry (Alberta)

This online Confined Space Entry course covers the following topics:
Confined space basics
Responsibilities
Recognizing confined spaces
Existing and potential confined space hazards
Eliminating and controlling hazards
Classification of confined spaces
Entry authorization
Confined space entry planning
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Emergency and rescue procedures

Hazard Assessment Training

This online Hazard Assessment Training course covers the following topics:
Hazard identification
Hazard evaluation and prioritization
Hazard control
Review and update of hazard assessments
Types of hazard assessments

Canada Labour Code - Part 2

This online Introduction to the Canada Labour Code – Part II course covers the following topics:
Workplaces covered by the Canada Labour Code
Definitions used in the Code
Employer duties
Internal Complaint Resolution Process
Right to refuse work
Pregnant and nursing employees
Policy health and safety committees
Workplace health and safety committees
Health and safety representatives
Responsibilities and powers of health and safety officers
Enforcement
Appeals
Offences and punishment

Air Brake Refresher

In this online Air Brake Refresher, the following topics are covered:
Introduction
Program Outline
Air Brake Pre Trip
Reservoirs Full
Reservoirs Empty
Airbrake System Overview
Supply System
Service System
Park Brakes
Tractor / Trailer
System Failures
Foundation Brakes and Adjustment
Air Operated Disc Brakes
Driving Tips
Braking
Retarders
Icy Roads
Downgrades
On Highways
Pre-hill Inspections
In Town
Runaway Lanes
Anti-Lock Braking Systems
Automatic Traction Control

Alcohol and Drug Awareness

The prevalence of alcohol and drug related issues in the workplace today
Legalities governing “fit-for-work” policies in the workplace
Wise choices and compliance
Alcohol and drug work standards
Actions to take if a worker is suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Consequences for non-compliance
Reasons why one might be asked to submit to drug and alcohol testing

Reasonable Suspicion and Managing Impairment for Supervisors

This online Reasonable Suspicion and Managing Impairment for Supervisors course covers the following topics:
An introduction to the topic
Employer and employee obligations
The characteristics of the modern workforce and how this impacts substance use trends
Facts on medical and recreational cannabis use in Canada
Tips for reviewing, updating and implementing your drug and alcohol policy
Tips on when to use drug testing and why
How to document reasonable suspicion and trigger testing
Post-incident testing tips and timelines
Tips on accommodating prescription drug use

Ground Disturbance 201

Description:
This online Ground Disturbance 201 course covers the following topics:
Module A: Damage Prevention
The importance of damage prevention
Buried facility damage and its consequences
The responsibilities of stakeholders involved in damage prevention and ground disturbance
Damage prevention legislation, organizations, and publications
The need for standardized damage prevention and ground disturbance training
Module B: Ground Disturbance Planning
The definition of ground disturbance
The importance of codes of practice in terms of ground disturbance
The importance of and requirements for hazard assessments and emergency response plans
The various approvals required for ground disturbance
The various agreements related to ground disturbance
Onsite supervision responsibilities for all parties involved in a ground disturbance
Module C: Preparing for a Ground Disturbance
The requirements for conducting a search for buried facilities
The notification process and the requirements of those involved
The responsibilities and requirements for requesting locates and locating buried facilities
The different types of locate marks and outline marking requirements
Hand expose zones according to regulatory and industry requirements
Pre-job meetings and what they should entail
Module D: The Execution and Completion of a Ground Disturbance
How to use a ground disturbance permit
Tailgate meetings and how to conduct them
Proper hand exposure techniques
Proper excavation and backfilling procedures
Damage management, incident reporting, and investigation requirements

Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)

This online Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) course covers the following topics:
JHA Purpose and Benefits
Approaches to Conducting a JHA
JHA Process
Hazards and Precautions
Response to Bear Encounters.
After the JHA
By the end of this course you will be able to:
Explain the importance of involving others in the Job Hazard Analysis process
State the methods and purpose for performing a Job Hazard Analysis
Recognize safety precautions to take during a Job Hazard Analysis
Understand the steps to completing a Job Hazard Analysis form

School Bus and Passenger Van / Bus

Tailored for Carriers that do not leave the province of Alberta.
Provincially regulated carriers are not legally allowed to leave the province of Alberta. Even under a permit you would still be in violation of your Safety Fitness Certificate (SFC). It is very simple, you are either a Provincial or Federal carrier.