Air Brakes

Call to Book Your Air Brakes Class:

780-463-9664 (Edmonton)

403-887-0050 (Sylvan Lake / Red Deer)

Click Here for Edmonton Course Dates

(call 403-887-0050 for Sylvan Lake / Red Deer dates)

Air Brake Endorsement (Q)

When operating a vehicle equipped with air brakes in Alberta, you are required to have the Air Brake Endorsement “Q” visible on your drivers’ license.

You may need an Air Brake Endorsement to operate:

- Tractor Trailer (semi-truck)

- Bus (Highway/Motor Coach)

- Recreational Vehicles (certain RVs)

- Emergency Vehicles (e.g. firetruck)

How Do I get My Air Brake Endorsement?

Step 1

Register for an Air Brake Course: choose a training facility / company; be sure that they are: a) certified by the Government of Alberta; b) fully licensed; c) fully bonded; d) meets (or exceeds) every industry and governmental standard. Capilano Truck Training fulfills all of these criteria – call in to register: 780-463-9664 (Edmonton) – or – 403-887-0050 (Sylvan Lake / Red Deer).

Step 2

Attend Air Brake Course – Successfully Complete Both Classroom and Practical exam: At the Air Brakes Course you will learn the theory of Air Brakes; you’ll also practice testing the Air Brake pre-trip inspection. There will be two opportunities to “pass” the practical examination at the end of the course. Once you successfully complete this practical exam, you will receive a document that allows you to proceed to Step 3…

Step 3

Go To Alberta Registries Location – Successfully Complete Theory Exam: Take the document you received (above in Step 2) to an Alberta Registry office. Ask them for an Air Brakes Knowledge exam. Once you successfully complete this exam, the Registry will add a “Q” endorsement on your license, which officially gives you permission to operate air brake vehicles on your own.

Insider Tip:

If you’re also upgrading your license (to Class 1, 2, or 3) while you’re waiting for you new plastic license card after you register your “Q”, you will need some form of picture identification, ie passport.

Note: This process is effective May 15 2012; call us for more information… 780-463-9664 (Edmonton) – or – 403-887-0050 (Sylvan Lake / Red Deer)

Air Brake Course – Capilano Truck Training

What?

Our Air Brake Course is one day, approximately 10 hours total, and goes like this:

a) classroom session of 6 ½ hours (plus meal break and coffee breaks) including brake adjustment

b) 2 hour practical session, includes demonstration of leak testing

c) practical exam on-site, following the classroom session

(then, on another day you’ll go to an Alberta Registry location to complete their portion of the exam)

Where?

Our main training facilities are located at:

Edmonton
4715 92 Avenue Northwest
Edmonton, AB T6B 2J4
780-463-9664

Red Deer / Sylvan Lake
Bay 1, 18 Sylvaire Close
Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 2H6
403-887-0050

Note: If you would like a custom course, or a course at your location, contact info@capilanotrucktraining.com to negotiate a custom course for your company.

When?

Usually every Wednesday or Saturday (long weekends excepted)… see our course calendar for exact dates and times.

How Much Does The Air Brake Course Cost?

Course cost is $250.00.

Payable (at time of booking) by Visa, Mastercard, Debit or Cash.

You can call us to reserve your spot immediately. More details below.

Enough Space for Students?

Depending on demand, we are sometimes booking up to 3 weeks in advance. From time to time we have last-minute openings too. To avoid disappointment, contact us at least a few days in advance to ensure your place in our course. Thank you for choosing Capilano Truck Driver Training Institute.

Call us now to book…

780-463-9664 (Edmonton)

403-887-0050 (Sylvan)

Including Drivers From
Money Well Spent
"Money well spent and a real education not just driver training. What really paid off was the acceptance from employers. When I told them I trained at Capilano it was almost like I was given preferential treatment."- Travis
Not Boring
"I thought the teachers were awesome !! Garry did a fabulous job in the classroom, making the day anything but boring. Thank you."- Vicky Goldman
Best School In Town
"The crew at Capilano taught me so much. If you think learning to drive a truck is simple you obviously haven't tried. Their patience and understanding made it possible for me to learn everything I needed to not only pass the road test but they helped get me a job and I owe them big time. I think Capilano is the best school in town. I'll take all my truck courses there in the future."- Wendell
Helped Me Get A Job
"Best group of trainers in town. I went in there not knowing much about trucks. I thought i knew but boy was I wrong. They were all great and taught me everything I needed to know. Passed with flying colors and they even helped get me a job. I'm glad I went there."- Bill
Recommend Them
"Been to 2 other schools in Edmonton and Capilano is the best. They took the time to make sure I knew everything I needed to know before my test. Very professional and friendly staff. Would recommend them to everyone."- Joe
Enjoyed My Experience
"I took my class 1 training at Capilano last year and they were the very best bunch of guys. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at their school. I learned so much and they were so accommodating. I was very green and they took their time to make sure I understood and was ready for the road test. I looked at the other schools but I'm glad I went to Capilano."- Linda
Patient & Encouraging
"Gary, Dale, and Wayne were thorough, supportive, and entertaining as they presented the Air Brake Course. Throughout the long day they were patient and encouraging... never condescending... and provided guidance well beyond the “official” end of the course day. The handout materials were well developed, and the videos illustrated good “on the road” examples. I feel I received a very practical understanding of the safe operation of air brake equipped vehicles from people who enjoy teaching. Thanks guys!"- David Reyner

Highly Recommend This Course
"I enjoyed the air brake course and it was very useful and informative. Garry was a very good instructor. Gary knew his topic well and made the course interesting and easy to learn. I highly recommend this course."- Kerry Klimosko
Glad I Chose Capilano
"I am glad that I chose Capilano for Air Brake course! ...I have already started telling my friends the advantages of choosing Capilano for any kind of course!"- Nahom Araya
A Real Education
"Money well spent and a real education. WeatherFord Expects the best out of their new and existing employees, That’s why they choose Capilano for all their training needs!!!!"- Jeff Skerratt
100% Satisfied
"Gary[small] who taught us AIR BRAKES is a superb instructor. I am 100% satisfied with his instruction and the way he gave me the knowldge of air brakes. THANKS GARRY."- Masroor Syed
Made Learning Fun
"Your instructors made the day. They made learning fun. Your training institute has my recommendations."- Don Harrison
Very Helpful Staff
"The training of the air brakes was done in a way that allowed you to really absorb the information. Also have to give most of the credit to Wayne who has an awesome way of pushing you in the directions that you need to work on. For me, his way of training really works. The staff was also very helpful in recommending scheduling and even places to lodge while in town. So a big thanks to the whole team at Capilano, and would recommend anyone wanting to take the course, do it with Capilano."- Stan Bezanson
Wasn’t Bored
"Great instruction by Gary, I was impressed. Gary adds a lot of humor in his instruction and made the course enjoyable and at the same time entertaining. At no time during the course was I bored. A job well done Gary!!"- Jerry Woodhead
Very Friendly
"Taking the course at Capilano was a good experience and i would recommend this school to all those that i know who want to take any courses relating to the trucking industry. Everyone there right from the receptionist at the front desk to all of the instructors teaching the course were very friendly and helpful. I would say that i learned what i needed to learn about air brakes and even a little more. When i go for my class one i will return to Capilano to receive my training. Thank you all so much as it was money well spent."- Douglas Thompson

Air Brakes

Air Brake Endorsement (Q)

How Do I get My Air Brake Endorsement?

Air Brake Course – Capilano Truck Training

What?

Where?

When?

How Much Does The Air Brake Course Cost?

Enough Space for Students?

Call us now to book…

780-463-9664 (Edmonton)

403-887-0050 (Sylvan)

Including Drivers From

Money Well Spent

"Money well spent and a real education not just driver training. What really paid off was the acceptance from employers. When I told them I trained at Capilano it was almost like I was given preferential treatment."- Travis

Not Boring

"I thought the teachers were awesome !! Garry did a fabulous job in the classroom, making the day anything but boring. Thank you."- Vicky Goldman

Best School In Town

Helped Me Get A Job

"Best group of trainers in town. I went in there not knowing much about trucks. I thought i knew but boy was I wrong. They were all great and taught me everything I needed to know. Passed with flying colors and they even helped get me a job. I'm glad I went there."- Bill

Recommend Them

"Been to 2 other schools in Edmonton and Capilano is the best. They took the time to make sure I knew everything I needed to know before my test. Very professional and friendly staff. Would recommend them to everyone."- Joe

Enjoyed My Experience

Patient & Encouraging

Highly Recommend This Course

"I enjoyed the air brake course and it was very useful and informative. Garry was a very good instructor. Gary knew his topic well and made the course interesting and easy to learn. I highly recommend this course."- Kerry Klimosko

Glad I Chose Capilano

"I am glad that I chose Capilano for Air Brake course! ...I have already started telling my friends the advantages of choosing Capilano for any kind of course!"- Nahom Araya

A Real Education

"Money well spent and a real education. WeatherFord Expects the best out of their new and existing employees, That’s why they choose Capilano for all their training needs!!!!"- Jeff Skerratt

100% Satisfied

"Gary[small] who taught us AIR BRAKES is a superb instructor. I am 100% satisfied with his instruction and the way he gave me the knowldge of air brakes. THANKS GARRY."- Masroor Syed

Made Learning Fun

"Your instructors made the day. They made learning fun. Your training institute has my recommendations."- Don Harrison

Very Helpful Staff

Wasn’t Bored

"Great instruction by Gary, I was impressed. Gary adds a lot of humor in his instruction and made the course enjoyable and at the same time entertaining. At no time during the course was I bored. A job well done Gary!!"- Jerry Woodhead

Very Friendly