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Air Brake Refresher Course

Air Brake Refresher Course in Ottawa, ON

You drive with heavy responsibility. Our air brake refresher course in Ottawa, ON, updates skills, corrects habits, and aligns you with current Ontario requirements so you stay roadworthy and confident. Can Am Workplace Training delivers clear, practical instruction for individual drivers and fleets across Ontario and Quebec.

This course is best for commercial drivers, municipal operators, mechanics, and supervisors. Choose this program to refresh knowledge and keep vehicles safe. After training, you will:

  • Verify air system components with confident pre-trip checks.
  • Spot leaks, lag, and pressure issues early.
  • Apply correct stopping techniques under load and on grade.
  • Complete documentation that stands up to audits.
  • Reduce downtime through better inspection routines.

You will also learn recent rule updates, common inspection errors, and practical steps that help you pass internal and roadside checks. The course blends short refreshers of core theory with hands-on demonstrations using easy language and real equipment.

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Format, Scheduling, and Delivery

Choose an on-site class or a live online session. Ottawa courses run on weekdays, with some evening options available. Employers can schedule on-site classes for their teams. The online air brakes refresher course in Ottawa, ON, provides remote learners with the same instructor support, including scenario walk-throughs and hands-on checklists. If your crew works rotating shifts, we can divide the training into shorter blocks that fit your schedule.

Prefer a fully remote setup? We also offer airbrake refresher online training in Ottawa, ON. This version includes guided exercises using your own vehicle between live segments, along with quick instructor feedback to strengthen your inspection technique.

After training, you are not on your own. We share quick-reference checklists, short refresher videos, and a simple inspection log template. Email questions anytime, and an instructor responds with clear guidance. Supervisors can request brief toolbox talk notes to reinforce correct brake tests during weekly safety meetings at no charge.

Course Outline at a Glance

Individual seats often open in Ottawa, and group rates are available when employers register multiple learners on the same date. Bilingual delivery is available for teams working across different regions. The online air brakes refresher course in Ottawa, ON, runs on set dates and can also be arranged privately for dedicated groups.

Core topics:

  • System parts, gauges, valves, and compressor cycles.

 

  • Air loss checks, pressure tests, and normal cut-in/cut-out ranges.

 

  • Parking, service, and emergency brake functions.

 

  • Adjustments, spring brakes, and automatic slack adjusters.

 

  • Driving techniques for different loads and weather conditions.

Practice and verification:

  • Guided pre-trip steps focused on brake systems.

 

  • Fault simulations with safe, correct responses.

 

  • Documentation that meets workplace audit needs.

Complete the class and earn air brake refresher certification in Ottawa, ON, ready to share with employers or place in your compliance records. You can expect fewer inspection issues, smoother braking, and better teamwork between drivers and maintenance staff. Supervisors benefit from cleaner records for audits and insurance reviews. Drivers leave with checklists and easy daily cues that help keep equipment dependable.

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Why Choose Us

Seasoned Instructors

Learn from trainers with decades of experience in construction and transport safety who translate complex brake systems into plain steps you can apply on your next shift.

Records Support

We organize completion records and refresher intervals for your team, so you track compliance without chasing paperwork or guessing renewal timelines.

On-Site Option

We come to your yard or depot, reducing travel time and letting your people practice on familiar vehicles, which speeds up skill transfer to daily work.

FAQs

Most sessions run half a day. You receive digital proof the same day, with a wallet-friendly summary for quick reference.

Bring government photo ID, your licence, any recent inspection reports, and, if possible, photos or notes about issues you want the instructor to address.

Yes. We will review your status and guide you on the next steps to regain compliance, including any additional testing your situation may require.

Yes. Many employers accept our completion record for internal training files. Always check with your provincial authority for any extra steps.

Yes. We offer consolidated invoicing and a post-training summary that lists attendees, completion status, and recommended follow-up tasks for supervisors.