Heavy Vehicles (Class 2 & Class 4)
Course details
About the course
There are different classes of trucks that require different licences to legally operate them on the roads. Driver training at Tai Poutini Polytechnic are able to offer:
- Truck mounted crane (Hiab) operation training
- Wheel and tracks endorsements
How do I get these endorsements and licences?
Tai Poutini Polytechnic provides all the vehicles for this training and assessment. For further information on the process check out the New Zealand Transport Authority website.
Class 2 (Driver Licence)
This course is for drivers who wish to obtain their full class 2 licence (Medium rigid vehicle) or for people who already hold their full Class 2 licence and wish to obtain the unit standards or confirm their existing knowledge and skills. Content includes:
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- Identify causes and symptoms of fatigue.
- Effects of fatigue on driving performance.
- Describe life management skills and work related measures that can be implemented to prevent fatigue.
- Identify the work time requirements and penalties prescribed by legislation.
- Identify driver logbook requirements and associated penalties prescribed by legislation.
- Describe the management of work time records contained in driver logbooks.
- Identify associated penalties prescribed by legislation.
- Complete driver logbook entries.
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- Identify driving hazards associated with a rigid vehicle.
- Describe measures to reduce the risks associated with the identified hazards.
- Describe requirements relating to safe loading of a rigid vehicle.
- Driving techniques that minimise the adverse effects of a high centre of gravity.
- Carry out pre-use walk-around inspection of a rigid vehicle.
- Drive a rigid vehicle efficiently in different traffic and road conditions.
- Manoeuvre a rigid vehicle in reverse.
- Park, shut down, and secure a rigid vehicle.
- Complete driver logbook entries.
NOTE:
- A Class 2 learner licence must be gained at a Driver Licensing agent prior to commencing this course. Visit this page to find your local provider www.nzta.govt.nz/licence/getting/where-to-go
- Driving lessons if required will be at an additional cost.
Class 4 (Heavy rigid vehicle)
This course is for drivers who wish to obtain their full class 4 licence (heavy rigid vehicle) or for people who already hold their full Class 4 licence and wish to obtain the unit standards or confirm their existing knowledge and skills.
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- Identify causes and symptoms of fatigue.
- Effects of fatigue on driving performance.
- Describe life management skills and work related measures that can be implemented to prevent fatigue.
- Identify the work time requirements and penalties prescribed by legislation.
- Identify driver logbook requirements and associated penalties prescribed by legislation.
- Identify associated penalties prescribed by legislation.
- Complete driver logbook entries.
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- Identify driving hazards associated with a rigid vehicle.
- Describe measures to reduce the risks associated with the identified hazards.
- Describe requirements relating to safe loading of a rigid vehicle.
- Driving techniques that minimise the adverse effect of a high centre of gravity.
- Carry out a pre-use walk-around inspection of a rigid vehicle.
- Drive a rigid vehicle efficiently in different traffic and road conditions.
- Park, shut down, and secure a rigid vehicle.
- Complete driver logbook entries.
NOTE:
- A Class 4 learner licence must be gained at a Driver Licensing agent prior to commencing this course.
- Driving lessons if required will be at an additional cost.
- If your Fatigue and log book qualification is older than 12 months your will be required to show competence in this area by completing an assessment or scenario.
This is a Safety Sensitive Programme
Safety Sensitive Programme
As a tertiary institution training students who will be working in safety conscious industries, Tai Poutini Polytechnic has the obligation to ensure it meets the same safety standards as those expected within industry and New Zealand workplaces.
This programme is considered safety sensitive in that it involves the use of heavy machinery and equipment or circumstances which require focus and concentration which will be compromised by the use of drug and/or alcohol consumption. In order to ensure the safety of other students, staff and the public, Tai Poutini Polytechnic has adopted a policy of drug and alcohol testing for students in safety sensitive programmes. For more information, click here. You may also contact our Student Support Services team on 0800 877 787 if you have questions or need further assistance.
About the provider
Tai Poutini Polytechnic (TPP), based on New Zealand’s spectacular West Coast and with campuses in Wanaka, Christchurch and Auckland, offers students exciting opportunities to get a head start in their career or take the next step on their learning journey.
TPP offers popular study options that meet local employment needs and are tailored to help people get into real jobs in the community or get ahead in their chosen career. With two West Coast campuses, in addition to other New Zealand locations, TPP makes the most of the opportunities on its doorstep.
The institute’s popular Outdoor Education programmes teach technical, leadership and teamwork skills on West Coast rivers and mountains along with a Ski Patrol programme based in Wanaka that makes the most of the South Island’s world-famous ski fields. A base on the West Coast also allows Jade and Hard Stone Carving students to get right to the cultural and historic source of their material. Likewise, Civil Plant students prepare for jobs in the roading, forestry and mining industries on purpose-built work sites in Greymouth and Auckland, while agriculture students have the use of the TPP Reefton farm.
These are just some of TPP’s many popular full-time, part-time or short programmes, which include business, trainee chef, tourism and hospitality, carpentry, automotive and engineering. All programmes are focused on industry expectations and tutors enjoy strong relationships with local businesses so learning is relevant and useful to the market. The institute’s aim is to get students into real jobs in the community and help create better futures for everyone.
West Coast students also have the option of living in TPP’s own student accommodation facilities. A home away from home while you’re studying. Tai Poutini Village offers 58 individual rooms and shared facilities for students. Village staff provide you with a living environment which encourages and supports the educational mission of the Polytechnic, supporting students in their chosen programme of study, and helping them to develop personally, socially and culturally.
Our reputation for the quality of graduates is outstanding.