​​Here are the driver training schools requirements to teach B.C.s Class 1 mandatory entry-level (MELT) training course.

How to get started

Review the MELT Transition Plan

MELT requirements​

To become an authorized driver training school ready to deliver B.C.s Class 1 MELT course, refer to these requirements:

​​Review MELT requirements

• MELT Curriculum Framework​
  
• Meet facility and vehicle requirement​s

​Register instructors in MELT training courses

Class 1 driver training instructors and air brake instructors will deliver B.C.'s Class 1 MELT course.

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 standar​​d 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.​

Become authorized to deliver the B.C. Class 1 MELT course

• Review the B.C. Class 1 MELT course application and approval requirements checklist.
  
• Contact ICBC Driver Training Industry Support to request an application package and your personalized MELT agreement between your school and ICBC.
• Complete all forms included in the application package on behalf of your school, including a course outline.  The course outline detai​​​​​​​​ls 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 template​ provided.
  
• Mail all documents back to ICBC.
  

Once authorized, your school will be listed here.​

Training materials provided to schools to develop MELT courses

Training and course resource materials for the Class 1 MELT courses will be available to schools and instructors in April 2021, prior to the MELT program start date of October 18, 2021.

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​ fo​r teaching, including tips and checklists
• Practical Assessment Forms — assessments for practical activities
  
• Theoretical Assessment Forms — assessments for classroom and theoretical activities
• Presentation slides, other co​urse 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.​​