Commercial Driver Instructor Training

Drivers seeking a Class 1 commercial licence must first complete Saskatchewan’s mandatory entry-level training (CDIT). This course is provided to Instructors of the CDIT program.

 

Course Content

  • Introduction to Adult Education Workshops
  • Adult Learning Principles
  • Five Assumptions of Andragogy
  • Four Principles of Andragogy
  • Learning Styles
  • Lesson Planning
  • Instructional Techniques

Admission Requirements and Prerequisites

  • Hold a valid unrestricted Canadian or US Class 1A license and have held the license for 3 years immediately preceding the date of application.
  • Have 5 years, 500,000 kms or 6,000 hours of Class 1A driving experience in North America in the past 10 years.
  • Have a satisfactory driving record. Please provide a commercial driver’s abstract for the past 10 years.
  • Provide proof of grade 10 or equivalent.
  • Meet English language requirements.
  • Have a satisfactory criminal record check dated within 30 days prior to application.

All new Instructors will take the 3-day Instructional Design & Delivery (IDD) and within 12 months take the 8-day CDIT Instructor Preparation Course. Please note that all admission requirements should be submitted with the original IDD application for new Instructors.

Fee

$2520

Instruction

Instructor-Led via Video Conference

Duration

8 Day

More Information

Student Profile: Instructors of the CDIT program
Pre-requisites: Instructional Design and Delivery
Language of Instruction: English

Upcoming Opportunties

June 2026

December 2026

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