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Our online and interactive solution for Class 1 Commercial Truck Driver Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) offers a proven alternative for in-class training- with increased access, improved learning outcomes, and advanced training efficiencies- for the benefit of students, training schools, trucking companies, and governing agencies.

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The Move to Class 1 MELT

In 2019 the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) introduced National Safety Code (NSC) Standard 16: Commercial Truck Driver Entry Level Training (Class 1). NSC Standard 16 aims to ensure that applicants possess the basic knowledge and driving skills to safely operate a Class 1 commercial vehicle on Canadian roads. This pre-licensing training requirement for Class 1 trucking includes three core learning environments: (i) in class, (ii) in-yard, and (iii) in-cab. All Canadian Provinces and Territories have signed a Memorandum of Understanding outlining their intention to implement NSC Standard 16.

A January 2021 update to the Standard enabled digital delivery of the in-class (theory) portion of the program via e-Learning (i.e. Learning Management Systems) and virtual classrooms.

Offering MELT training via e-Learning helps address various in-class delivery challenges, including:
  • Consistency – of training content, quality, and delivery of testing  and rolling out training updates.
  • Availability – of training via classroom only limits accessibility for both remote and new Canadians and a younger demographic and creates a bottleneck for advancing more drivers through the training pipeline to address labour shortages.
  • Trial – of the MELT program is not feasible for the in-class model, thereby impacting recruits as they must commit to the significant investment associated with the full program, and potential travel or relocation to complete in-class training.
  • Tracking – of results without a centralized reporting tool impacts both knowledge ‘results’ reporting, and effective credential provisioning, monitoring, and reporting at Industry, Province/Territory, and Federal levels.

As of March 2021, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta have adopted the NSC Standard 16, with Saskatchewan being the first to offer an e-Learning option (via SGI). British Columbia announced that MELT will be a prerequisite for Class 1 licensing starting in October of 2021.

An Industry-First Online MELT Solution

In response to the challenges presented in launching Provincially-mandated MELT driver training Bluedrop got to work on an innovative technology-driven solution.

Leveraging its globally recognized e-Learning experience and the innovative SkillsPass training platform, Bluedrop developed the industry-first online training solution to support the move to Canadian-wide MELT. The resulting SkillsPass Online MELT program meets NSC Standard 16 provisions, and covers all in-class curriculum content, thereby helping transform the delivery model for the in-class portion of the training.

The solution- first deployed by SGI in Saskatchewan in 2021- offers a variety of benefits for all stakeholders, all with the intent of driving More Recruits…and Safer Drivers:
  • Convenience and flexibility of online training allows students to train at home before relocating for in-yard/in-cab components.
  • Reach International, National, and Provincial (remote/rural) recruits with ease of online access:
    • Online training also appeals to younger, tech-savvy demographic.
    • Enables ‘try before buy’ for students who may not want to commit to the full program and financial investment.
  • Eliminate risk of sub-standard teaching, corner-cutting, or fraud.
  • Enable continuous real-time improvements- no risk of stale content still circulating.
  • Interactive elements and knowledge checks produce better knowledge transfer.
  • Provides an ongoing resource for new drivers to refer to after their license.
  • Increases training school throughput, as in-class and instructor requirements are reduced or eliminated.
  • Is cloud (SaaS) based, easy to activate, and highly flexible in terms of deployment approach for each region.
  • Can be easily modified for unique jurisdictional training content needs or legislative requirements.
  • Strictly adheres to all applicable SaaS data security and privacy requirements, most notably our System and Organizational Control (SOC) 2 Type 1 Audit Certification.

The Saskatchewan Online MELT Story

On March 29, 2021, Saskatchewan became the first jurisdiction to offer online training for Class 1 drivers. The classroom portion of the Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) was made available as an augment to in-class training via Bluedrop’s SkillsPass™ Online MELT Program.

“Having the online option available is a good step for those working in rural Saskatchewan or those coming to the province for work…it means that our employees have more flexibility, so they can work and take their training at the same time.”

– LEVI WOOD

Former President Wheat Growers
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Bluedrop Learning Networks has supported training delivery and digital transformation with a vast array of clients including governments, industry groups, and individual employers around the globe. Our flagship SkillsPass™ solution is an online training, certification, and compliance management SaaS platform that delivers and validates training, skill development, and credentials across large multi-stakeholder environments.

With SkillsPass, we are able to more efficiently and effectively enable the safety and certifications for all Provincial workers, while enhancing security, reducing certification wait times, and reducing operational costs.

– RON KELUSKY

Former Chief Prevention Officer /
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For Class 1 MELT, the platform connects Regulators, Training Providers, Trainees, and all related stakeholders via one online training ecosystem, and delivers mobile training e-Certificates that stay with the Trainee- in real-time, for ease of Training Provider/Employer reference, credential management, or for validation and compliance inspection.

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