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New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Road Transport (Heavy Vehicle Operator) (Level 3)

Course details

New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Road Transport (Heavy Vehicle Operator) (Level 3)
Domestic tuition $4,684 per year

About the course

Learn to drive Class 2 and 4 trucks, operate forklifts and gain the necessary licences and endorsements such as for dangerous goods. Do practical driving tests. Practise loading and unloading. If you already hold a Class 2 licence, there’s the additional opportunity to obtain a Class 5 licence.
Learn to drive Class 2 and 4 trucks, operate forklifts and gain the necessary licences and endorsements such as for dangerous goods. Do practical driving tests. Practise loading and unloading. If you already hold a Class 2 licence, there’s the additional opportunity to obtain a Class 5 licence.

This programme assists students in gaining the necessary driving licenses, together with the knowledge and skills, to work safely as a road transport operator.

Programme outline

Areas covered on this programme include:

  • Communication skills
  • Loading and unloading
  • Theory and practical driving tests
  • Law and practice
  • Class 2 and 4 license
  • Forklift 'F' endorsement and OSH Certificate to operate a Forklift
  • Dangerous goods 'D' endorsement 
  • The opportunity to obtain a Class 4 and 5 licence is available for those who already hold Class 2

Entry criteria

Must have held a Class 1 full driver's licence for minimum of six months and can meet the requirements of the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) DL9 Medical Certificate.

About the provider

Whitireia is a wholly-owned Crown entity subsidiary company of NZIST, known for its high student success rate and culturally diverse student body. Established in 1986, Whitieria has grown to become a highly respectable Tertiary Institution in Wellington, Porirua and Auckland. 

We have highly-skilled teaching and support staff who work hard to support you every step of the way, with over 200 programmes of study covering masters, postgraduates, degree, diploma and certificate levels along with a number of short courses. 

We welcome learners at every life stage: school leavers. University graduates, those preparing to re-enter the workforce. and current workers wanting to upskill or retain. We have a wide range of excellent support services to ensure you achieve your career goals.