Driver training

Teach Class 1 mandatory entry-level training (MELT)

If you're interested in becoming an authorized driver training school for Class 1 MELT, review the requirements below. Your instructors need MELT training to become authorized to deliver MELT.

Teach MELT

To become an authorized driver training school ready to deliver B.C.s Class 1 MELT course, you must meet the facility and vehicle requirements and the MELT Course Standards and Curriculum Framework.

Become authorized to deliver Class 1 MELT

Review the B.C. Class 1 MELT course application and approval requirements checklist and contact ICBC Driver Training Industry Support to request an application package and your personalized MELT agreement between your school and ICBC.

You must complete all forms included in the application package, including a course outline, and mail the package to ICBC.

MELT course outline

The course outline details how your school will deliver the Class 1 MELT course to ensure all of the required curriculum is covered. You may use your own outline template if it provides all of the necessary information, or the ICBC curriculum template provided. You can also apply to offer online training

Register instructors

It's important that a consistent and high standard of training is maintained for B.C.'s Class 1 MELT courses, regardless of who is delivering the training.

Existing Class 1 instructors will be given the opportunity to re-certify to the new Class 1 MELT standardd for their Class 1 practical and theory instructor licence designations at no charge during the transition phase to the new B.C. Class 1 MELT framework. Review the MELT Transition Plan.

Training materials

Class 1 MELT instructors will be provided the following materials and trained to use them as part of their MELT orientation:

Curriculum Framework — Class 1 MELT course standards and learning outcomes
Student Guide — Class 1 course content and additional information for student reference
Classroom Lesson Plans — guide for teaching, including tips and activities
Practical Lesson Plans — guide for teaching, including tips and checklists
Practical Assessment Forms — assessments for practical activities
Theoretical Assessment Forms — assessments for classroom and theoretical activities
Presentation slides, other course forms and handouts.

Air brake driver training instructors can teach the air brake theory portion of the Class 1 mandatory entry-level training course.

Air brake instructor requirements

To teach the air brake theory module of the B.C. Class 1 MELT course, air brake instructors must have an air brake certificate of qualification and have completed the Approved Instructor Theory (AIT) course.

Air brake instructors are not required to hold a Class 1 instructor licence, but they are limited to only providing instruction for the MELT air brake theory module.

AIT course information

Required for air brake instructors teaching MELT air brake theory.
Sessions delivered virtually on Zoom; hours to be determined.
Not required for instructors with current GLT designation*.

*AIT is the equivalent of the current GLT course, renamed to recognize other theoretical training programs. The existing GLT designation is accepted in lieu of the AIT.

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Driver training

Teach Class 1 mandatory entry-level training (MELT)

Teach MELT

Become authorized to deliver Class 1 MELT

Register instructors

Air brake instructor requirements

AIT course information

Additional resources

MELT practical assessments

MELT presentation slides

MELT student and instructor forms

Other resources

Become authorized to deliver Class 1 MELT

Register instructors

Air brake instructor requirements

AIT course information

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Teach MELT

Driving school requirements

Become authorized to deliver Class 1 MELT

Register instructors

Air brake theory only

Air brake instructor requirements

AIT course information

Additional resources

MELT ​​practical assessments

MELT presentation slides

MELT student and instructor forms

Other resources

Driving school requirements

Become authorized to deliver Class 1 MELT

Register instructors

Air brake theory only

Air brake instructor requirements

AIT course information

Teach Class 1 mandatory entry-level training (MELT)

MELT practical assessments