National Certificate in Goods Service (Core Skills) with optional strands in Dangerous Goods, and Forklifts
Course details
| NZQF Level | 2 |
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About the course
This qualification is for people who work, or intend to work, in the commercial road freight industry driving goods service vehicles. It builds on the National Certificate in Commercial Road Transport (Introductory Skills) [Ref: 0189] and introduces the learner to the knowledge and skills required for a Class 2 licence to drive a heavy goods service vehicle.
The qualification recognises that the holder has the generic skills necessary to be able to load, unload, and drive a rigid goods service vehicle safely, efficiently, and lawfully, with regard for the rights of other road users, the general safety of the holder, and the secure conveyance of goods to meet the terms of contracts of cartage. In addition, the holder will have demonstrated customer service techniques required to work in the commercial road transport industry in various situations. The optional strands allow candidates to extend their skills into specialist areas of transporting dangerous goods and/or operating a forklift.
This qualification provides the pathway to higher level national certificates, starting with the National Certificate in Goods Service (Heavy Vehicle Driver) [Ref: 1228] at level 3. Other possible career paths include qualifications in the transportation of specialist goods such as waste and recoverable resources (either solid or liquid and hazardous waste), bulk dangerous goods, livestock, logs, dairy, and perishable products.
This qualification does not permit the holder to drive a vehicle on New Zealand roads. To legally drive a heavy motor vehicle the driver must be the holder of a current full driver licence applicable to the class of vehicle being used, issued by Land Transport New Zealand.
The qualification recognises that the holder has the generic skills necessary to be able to load, unload, and drive a rigid goods service vehicle safely, efficiently, and lawfully, with regard for the rights of other road users, the general safety of the holder, and the secure conveyance of goods to meet the terms of contracts of cartage. In addition, the holder will have demonstrated customer service techniques required to work in the commercial road transport industry in various situations. The optional strands allow candidates to extend their skills into specialist areas of transporting dangerous goods and/or operating a forklift.
This qualification provides the pathway to higher level national certificates, starting with the National Certificate in Goods Service (Heavy Vehicle Driver) [Ref: 1228] at level 3. Other possible career paths include qualifications in the transportation of specialist goods such as waste and recoverable resources (either solid or liquid and hazardous waste), bulk dangerous goods, livestock, logs, dairy, and perishable products.
This qualification does not permit the holder to drive a vehicle on New Zealand roads. To legally drive a heavy motor vehicle the driver must be the holder of a current full driver licence applicable to the class of vehicle being used, issued by Land Transport New Zealand.
About the provider
We are one of the New Zealand's largest Private Training Establishment operating from three modern branches. Our training is generally unit based, with each unit offering credits towards nationally recognised qualifications.
We offer a selection of courses which include training for the Industrial, Business and Financial sectors. Our courses aim to develop student's skills, attitudes and knowledge while addressing the identified needs of various industries. We also offer practical training that is job related and is aimed at producing skills needed for the workplace. Communication, job search and life skills are incorporated into all the courses we offer.