COURSE OVERVIEW
This bundle contains the courses: Alberta Provincial Hours of Service (School Bus and Passenger Bus/Van), Trip Inspections for Buses and Vans, and Cargo Safety for Buses and Vans Online.
COURSE TOPICS
Alberta Provincial Hours of Service (School Bus and Passenger Bus/Van)
Introduction
- What is a Safety Fitness Certificate?
- What is a National Safety Code vehicle?
- What employees do the regulations apply to?
Duty Status
- The Four Duty statuses
- Off Duty Time
- On Duty Time
Work-shift Limits
- Definition of Work-shift
- Work-shift Limits
- Mandatory Time Breaks
- Reduced Rest Provision
- Summary or limits
Co – Driver Requirements
- Conflict of Status
Exemptions
- Adverse Driving Conditions and its definition
- Emergencies and its definition
Form & Manner Requirements
- Daily Log Requirements
- Duty Status Locations
- Off Duty Logs
- Driver Log Retention
- Supporting Documents
Logbook Exemption (160 KM Radius)
- Not exempt from work-shift limits
- Exemption rules
- Record of Duty Status Form and Manner
- Supporting Documents
- 15 Hour on Duty Limit
Trip Inspections for Buses and Vans
Introduction
National Safety Code requirements
- Standard 13
- Safety regulations and laws
- Daily requirements
NSC Standard 13 Part 2 Schedule 2 (Bus)
- Major and Minor Defects
- What needs to be completed on each Trip Inspection
- Defect boxes
- Standard Information
- Example
- Reporting defects
Paperwork Retention
- In vehicle
- Office requirements
- Repair orders
Truck Inspection
- Paperwork and Documents
- In Cab Inspection
- Seat and Mirrors
- Gauges
- Horn, Backing Alarm and Windshield
- Engine Noise
- Extra Equipment
Exterior Inspection
- Preparation
- Vehicle Circle
- Lights
- Fluid levels and leaks
- Wear on belts, fan and hoses
- Shocks, Suspension and Steering system
- Brake check
- Tires and Axles
- Body and Frame
- Battery Compartment
- Exhaust system
- Exterior storage compartments
- Emergency Exit (rear)
Passenger Compartment
Passenger seats
Passenger doors
Emergency exits
Brake Response Test
Preparation for inspection
Brake response in park
Brake response while moving
CVSA Inspections
Level 1 – Full Inspection (driver & vehicle)
Level 2 – Walk Around
Level 3 – Driver Inspection
Level 4 – Special inspection
Level 5 – Full Inspection (vehicle)
Level 6 – Radioactive goods
Level 7 – Jurisdictional Mandated
Cargo Safety for Buses and Vans Online
- Class of Drivers License
- Laws
- Traffic laws
- Seat belts
- Cell phones
- Drugs and Alcohol
- Scales, Fueling and Fire
- Vehicle Breakdown Procedures (Outside an Urban area)
- Collisions
- Investigation
- Safety
- Reporting
- Clear exits
- Driver and passenger safety
- Storage
ONLINE COURSE DURATION
Alberta Provincial Hours of Service (School Bus and Passenger Bus/Van) – Approximately 45 minutes
Trip Inspections for Buses and Vans – Approximately 30 minutes
Cargo Safety for Buses and Vans Online – Approximately 20 minutes
PASS MARK
A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course once if a passing mark is not achieved the first time.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.
