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Overview

All potential Class 1A Truck Driver and Heavy equipment Operator students that wish to receive Skills Development funding for their training will now have to ensure that they meet the minimum industry requirements. This will be based on the following:
  • Test on Workplace Essential Skills (TOWES) Assessment
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Medical
  • Driving Abstract
If candidates are successful in reaching the minimum industry standard, they will be given a letter from the PEITSC stating they have met the minimum industry standard for employability. This letter will become part of their return to work action plan at Career Development Services and will be submitted to Skills PEI as part of their application for Skills Development funding.

This new screening protocol is intended to improve the employment potential for all new graduates of both Class 1A Driver Training and Heavy Equipment Operator courses.
 
 


Where do I begin?

The first thing to do once you have decided that the trucking or heavy equipment industry is for you is to contact your local Career Development Services Office and set up a meeting with a career counselor. Your Career Development Services Counselor will help you create a return to work action plan that will be submitted to Service Canada for approval of funding.

Your counselor will then instruct you to contact the PEI Trucking Sector Council for an assessment to ensure you meet the industry's minimum requirements. This will involve writing the Test on Workplace Essential Skills (TOWES) assessment. These assessments are done at various locations on the Island at least twice per month. To register for a session either call (902) 566-5563 or email brian@peitsc.ca.
You will also be required to submit several documents that will also need to be approved.

Documents Required

All potential Class 1A Truck Driver students will be required to submit the following information to the Sector Council prior to receiving Skills Development funding:
  • Original or certified copy driver's abstract (must go back minimum 5 years), dated within thirty days of course start date
  • Original or certified copy of Criminal Record search, dated within thirty days of course start date
    • Full fingerprint record search required for those with criminal records.
  • Original or certified copy of current approved medical required and vision test for Class 1A, dated within six (6) months of course start date
  • Approved TOWES assessment - administered by PEITSC
  • Potential students will also be asked to attend an Industry Presentation (approximately 45 minutes in length) - these presentations will take place the same day as the TOWES Assessment.
All potential Heavy Equipment Operator students will be asked to submit the following information to the Sector Council:
  • Original or certified copy driver's abstract (must go back minimum 5 years), dated within thirty days of course start date (this is to verify that the individual holds a valid class 5 license and will not be evaluated for insurance purposes).
  • Approved TOWES assessment - administered by PEITSC
For more information on where these documents can be obtained, please contact the PEI Trucking Sector Council at (902) 566-5563.

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