Alberta is introducing a Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) program for drivers applying for a Class 1 or Class 2 driver's licence. The Mandatory Entry Level Training program will also apply to new Class 2 drivers. Team Alberta is pleased that Transportation Minister Brian Mason has heard farmers’ concerns and will be allowing agricultural workers to apply for a one-year exemption from the Mandatory Entry Level Training … Earlier this month, Team Alberta, which is made up of four provincial crop commissions, expressed concern over the fast approaching deadline. They were supposed to apply for that exemption no later than Nov. 30, 2020 and had until March 1, 2021 to complete their training and take the road test. Team Alberta is pleased that Transportation Minister Brian Mason has heard farmers’ concerns and will be allowing agricultural workers to apply for a one-year exemption from the Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) as part of the new Class 1 driver’s licence regulations. Resources. Team Alberta is pleased that Transportation Minister Brian Mason has heard farmers’ concerns and will be allowing agricultural workers to apply for a one-year exemption from the Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) as part of the new Class 1 driver’s licence regulations. Eligible farmers, or farm workers, can apply for an extension in completing their Class 1 exams before March 1, 2021. The Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions are pleased to inform farmers that the extension application from the Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT), as part of the new Class 1 driver’s licence training requirements, is now available on the Alberta Transportation website. The new rules are set to come into effect on March 1, 2019. A year ago, the government quietly exempted farmers and farm workers who had recently applied for a Class 1 licence. Team Alberta — which consists of Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions, Alberta Pulse Growers, and Alberta Canola — welcomes the announcement of the program, saying it will make it easier for agricultural producers, with at least two years of Class 3 driving experience to earn their Class 1. The new rules are set to come into effect on March 1, 2019. Alberta is launching a new, more efficient road test system to ensure drivers have timely access to tests while keeping Alberta roads safe. The department says there are approximately 130,000 farm vehicles registered in Alberta, 20 per cent of which may require a Class 1 license. The new requirement comes into effect on March 1. Class 1 drivers licences alberta recovery plan drivers licences driving back to work driving back to work grant program licensed driver training schools operators licences truck drivers. It appears the Government of Alberta has listened to Team Alberta's concerns over the timing of the Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) for new Class 1 drivers announced last month. Alberta farmers are getting more time to comply with changes to obtaining a Class 1 license coming into effect Friday, March 1. Alberta is extending the deadline for farm workers to meet training requirements as new commercial drivers again. Get a Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 driver’s licence to operate commercial vehicles, such as a bus, taxi or ambulance. Alberta Transportation says the training program is not required for drivers holding a Class 1 license before March 1, 2019. February 27, 2019 – Team Alberta is pleased that Transportation Minister Brian Mason has heard farmers’ concerns and will be allowing agricultural workers to apply for a one-year exemption from the Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) as part of the new Class 1 driver’s licence regulations. 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