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This course helps learners build the essential skills needed to succeed in a truck driving career. It is designed for new or aspiring truck drivers and focuses on practical workplace skills that go beyond driving itself. The course includes: • Skills for Success – An overview of key transferable skills like communication, adaptability, and teamwork. • Digital Skills – Using tools like translation apps, online searches, and AI to find information, navigate websites, and communicate professionally. • Thinking Skills – Developing problem-solving, decision-making, and time management strategies for real-world driving tasks. • Document Use – Learning to read and complete forms, bills of lading, inspection reports, emails, and logs required in the trucking industry. • Health and Safety – Understanding workplace hazards, WHMIS, PPE, and safety procedures, including working alone and transporting dangerous goods. • Workplace Communication – Improving collaboration, handling feedback, resolving conflict, and delivering good customer service.
The course includes activities and real-world examples to help learners practice and apply what they learn. It prepares them to be safe, responsible, and professional on the job. |