Each module must be successfully completed to graduate from this course. There is statement
of purpose at the beginning of each module which indicates its importance to the completion of
this course. In addition, learning outcomes have been outlined for each module. These
outcomes indicate what each trainee should have learned at the end of each module.
Module 1 – Employment in the Trucking Industry – This module will be delivered in the
classroom. It focuses on the overview of the trucking industry and employment expectations,
responsibilities and duties. It further discusses the laws governing the operation of commercial
vehicles on public roadways and the consequences of traffic laws violations.
Module 2 – Vehicle Components and Systems – This module incorporates classroom and inyard training. Identification and function of basic vehicle components and systems will be
discussed in the classroom. At the end of the classroom session, trainees will proceed to the
yard for actual identification of components and systems.
Module 3 – Basic Driving Techniques – This module incorporates classroom, in-yard, and
behind-the-wheel training. The focus will be on the development of basic safe driving skills and
to understand how to control the vehicle when in motion.
Module 4 – Professional Driving Habits – This module will be delivered in the classroom. It
includes information on visual search patterns, hazard identification, speed management, space
management, sharing the road with other road users (including vulnerable road users), driving
in adverse weather conditions and other defensive driving techniques.
Module 5 – Off-Road Tasks and Manoeuvers – This module incorporates classroom, in-yard
and behind-the-wheel training. It focuses on allowing trainees to learn and to practice how to
safely back up in a truck-straight-line, 90-degree alley-dock backing (clear and blind sides),
parallel parking (clear and blind sides), for example. Trainees will also learn how to couple and
uncouple a tractor-trailer.
Module 6 – Documents, Paperwork and Regulatory Requirements – This module will be
delivered in the classroom. It focuses on outlining the regulatory requirements and
documentations that a commercial truck driver must have when driving a truck. It further