S Endorsement Program. ASTAC can provide an S Endorsement Program for your staff! We have 3 trainers licenced to do this.

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S Endorsement Train the Trainers Program

ASTAC has 2 Train the Trainers for the S Endorsement Program.

Christine Van Neck and Kelly Frere

TO BECOME AN ‘S’ ENDORSEMENT INSTRUCTOR FILL OUT THE APPLICATION FORM AND FORWARD TO EITHER THE CALGARY OR EDMONTON LOCATION FOR ALBERTA TRANSPORTATION, please include ASTAC in the email.

Once the applications are approved they will be sent to ASTAC to set up the course with either Christine or Kelly. The cost is $800 and the course is approximately 4 days. Maximum number of people in one course is 5.

copy and paste this for an application form to become an S Endorsement Instructor.

Note: it is not a link, but must be pasted into a browser.

https://www.alberta.ca/become-a-licensed-driving-instructor-how-to-apply.aspx

School Bus Operators Manual – S Endorsement: This Endorsement Program for school bus drivers is administrated by ASTAC and created by Alberta Transportation in conjunction with industry personnel. It is a 16 – 20 hour program containing 5 series. The program is not currently available in digital format but will be soon.

Series 1: Pre-Trip Inspection, On the Road, General Maintenance Tasks

Series 2: Loading, Unloading & Transporting Passengers. Passenger Management

Series 3: Bus Manoeuvres & Defensive Driving

Series 4: Emergencies, bus Evacuations, First Aid, Emergency Equipment and Mechanical Breakdown

Series 5: Passengers with Disabilities, Mobility Aids and Child Safety Seats

Each series must be instructed in a classroom setting with some practical teaching. After each series there is knowledge testing.