A public vocational training centre in Charlesbourg, Québec, that develops professional skills for workers in the transport industry.
The Centre de formation en transport de Charlesbourg (CFTC) is a public centre that develops the professional skills of workers in the transport industry through initial and continuing training. It is part of the Centre de services scolaire des Premières-Seigneuries. The centre is located at 700, rue de l'Argon, Québec (Québec) G2N 2G5.
The centre was founded in 1976 and was located on rue Belleville in Charlesbourg until 1995. In 1996 it began offering courses in its new facilities at 700, rue de l'Argon, in the Charlesbourg industrial park. 2 million dollar subsidy was authorized by the ministry for the construction of the centre and a 98,000 m² practice ground. In 1987 the centre gave its first heavy vehicle training in the village of Salluit.
The centre offers the DEP en Régulation de vol, which has been offered since 2006, and according to its vision statement it is the only public establishment in Quebec offering full training in this area. Programs include Transport par camion, with an information session as part of the admission process. In 2024-2025 the centre trained more than 1,700 students, of whom 15% were women.
The centre has 10 theoretical classrooms and a class of 90 places, along with an outdoor circuit of 2.3 km and a maneuvering area. It operates a fleet of more than 120 motorized units, which grew from 6 trucks in 1976 to 127 trucks. The centre has 17 driving simulators: 8 in Québec, 3 with partners in regions and 3 mobile trailers. Listed facilities include heavy vehicle driving simulators, semi-trailers equipped with simulators, a specialized education service, and a list of rooms and boarding options.
Applicants can apply to programs with a written admission request. International students have a separate admission process for Transport par camion. Prospective students may also attend a one-day trial as an Élève d'un jour.