AZ – MELT Z Truck Training
Start Date & Locations
Graduate with a MELT Z Truck Training Certificate of Completion
- Program includes 1.5 weeks of in class theory and 3.5 weeks of behind the wheel driving
- Textbooks included
- Observation and use of our truck simulator are always available for no extra charge
- One on one instruction in cab
- 2 AZ Road Test attempts included with tuition
Program Description
Approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005, the MELT Z (AZ) truck training program is 5-weeks in length and provides students with the mandatory requirements as set by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario’s (MTO) Mandatory Entry-Level Training (MELT) standard to obtain their AZ license. This program includes both in-class theory and practical behind the wheel training. Our trucks are all standard transmissions, ensuring that our students obtain a full AZ license without restrictions.
Subjects Include
- Employment in the Commercial Vehicle Industry
- Vehicle Components & Systems
- Basic Driving Techniques
- Professional Driving Habits
- Tractor-Trailer Off-Road Tasks and Manoeuvres
- Documents, Paperwork, and Regulatory Requirements
- Vehicle Inspection Activities
- Hours of Service Compliance
- Cargo Securement & Loss Prevention
- Handling Emergencies
- Air Brake
Course Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age
- Must have minimum Grade 10 English (online equivalency test available)
- Must hold valid Ontario G drivers licence
- Must have approved MTO medical forms that meets visual, hearing and medical requirements for a class A licence
Hear it from our graduates!
“My son went to this Academy for Heavy Equipment Operator as well as AZ training and it was awesome. The instructors were amazing and the course content was excellent. Highly recommend!!!”
Get in touch
Northern Construction Academy
1 Fisher Road
Garson, Ontario P3L 1N3
