CLASS 1 LICENSING
Questions and answers
about mandatory entry level
training for a Class 1 licence
What is mandatory entry level training (MELT)?
As of September 1, MELT is the minimum training required to
obtain a Class 1 driver’s licence for those who do not already
have one. It consists of 121.5 hours of standardized training
that covers the essential knowledge and skills needed to safely
operate a semi-trailer truck. Drivers must complete MELT
before they can schedule a Class 1 road test.
However, The MELT requirement is deferred for the
agricultural industry for one year to allow government to
consult with stakeholders and determine an appropriate
phase-in strategy. The deferral end date is August 31, 2020.
What is the MELT agricultural deferral?
Between September 1 of this year and August 31, 2020, farmers
and farm workers who do not have a Class 1 license and wish
to use the agricultural deferral do not need to complete MELT
before booking a Class 1 road test. If a driver passes the Class
1 road test under the agricultural deferral, they will be issued
a Class 1A licence with a condition granting them a Class 1F
licence only while driving a farm-plated vehicle within the
province. The driver will have until August 31 of next year to
complete MELT to obtain their full Class 1 licence.
If they do not complete MELT before August 31, the conditions
on their licence will expire and they will have a Class 1A
licence, with the associated restrictions as listed on the MPI
website (www.mpi.mb.ca/Pages/authorized-instruction.aspx).
Do I need to take MELT if I already have a Class 1
licence?
No. Drivers with a valid Manitoba Class 1 licence issued before
September 1, 2019, do not need to retest and are not required
to take MELT.
How can I provide feedback for the agricultural
deferral consultation process?
If you would like to provide any comments or concerns, please
contact KAP policy analyst Janelle Love at (204) 924-6012 or
Janelle.love@kap.ca.
What is the process to obtain a Class 1 licence if you
don’t already have one??
1. Driver writes and passes the Class 1 and air brake
knowledge tests.
Matt Fossay is one of
the young famers who
may be affected by
MELT regulations.
2. Driver receives a Class 1A licence, which requires a
supervising driver along with other restrictions (for the
full list of restrictions, see
www.mpi.mb.ca/Pages/authorizedinstruction.aspx).
3. Driver successfully completes MELT through a certified
training school.
4. Training school uploads student record to MPI.
5. Driver books a Class 1 road test.
6. Driver successfully completes the Class 1 road test.
7. Driver is issued a Class 1F (full stage) licence.
Where can I take the training?
Only approved driving schools that meet established
standards can provide MELT. For an up-to-date list of
certified training schools, please check the MPI website
(www.mpi.mb.ca/Pages/mandatoryentry-level-training.aspx). FV
Manitoba Farmers’ Voice § Fall 2019 § 37
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