Truck Course Details


Class 2 (Truck) Drivers Licence Course

Next Course Date:
Saturday 13 April 2024 & Sunday 14 April 2024

What is the Class 2 (Truck Licence) Course?
Completing this course will see you obtain your Class 2 Learners and then Class 2 Full Licence (if you already have your Class 2 Learners Licence, it will reduce the 6 months wait time to obtain your Class 2 Full Licence).

We will train and coach you on the theory component for both Learners and Full Licences and assess your driving ability and skills in a medium rigid vehicle (gross laden weight between 6,000kg and 18,000kg or over over 18,000kg with no more than 2 axles).

What do you need?
You must have held a full NZ Class 1 (Car) licence for at least 6 months.

You’ll need to obtain a medical certificate (unless you have presented one to NZTA within the last 5 years).

How long is the course?
Pre-Course Requirements:
Once you register, we will send you pre-course study materials (we recommend booking in advance to ensure you have enough time to complete the study materials before the course commences)

Course Duration and Unit Standard Covered

  • One day to complete Class 2 Learners Licence (if required)

  • One day to complete Unit Standard 24089 Worktime, Logbook and Fatigue Management (if required)

  • Half day to complete Unit Standard 17574 Operate a Class 2 Rigid Vehicle

  • One hour practical assessment (if truck training is required, this is an additional cost)
    Note: Duration may vary slightly depending on group size

What happens once I complete the course?
You will receive a Course Completion Certificate - take this to a licensing agent (eg, AA or VTNZ) and they will process your application to show you now hold a Class 2 Full Licence (licence fees apply).
Note, you can not drive on the certificate, you must get a new licence issued

When can I complete the Class 4 Licence Course?
If you are over 25 years old, you can return in 3 months
If you are under 25 years old, you can return in 6 months

Course Fees
- Class 2 Learners Licence $395 (excluding GST) if required
- Class 2 Full Licence $975 (excluding GST)

includes;
- Class 2 Learners Licence
- Unit Standard 17574 Operate a Class 2 Rigid Vehicle
- Unit Standard 24089 Worktime, Logbook and Fatigue
- Practical Training & Assessing Component of Course
- Truck Hire for Practical Assessment

(please contact us if you already hold US 24089 and/or can supply your own truck as a price reduction can be applied)

Class 4 (Truck) Drivers Licence Course

Next Course Date:
Saturday 13 April 2024 & Sunday 14 April 2024

What is the Class 4 (Truck Licence) Course?
Completing this course will reduce the 6 months wait time between your Class 4 Learners and Class 4 Full Licence.

We will train and coach you on the theory component and assess your driving ability and skills in a heavy rigid vehicle (gross laden weight over 18,000kg).

What do you need?
You need to hold a Class 4 Learner Licence (there is no theory test for this), you can obtain this at your local Drivers Licence Agency/AA Centre and paying the $93.90 application fee.

You must have held a full NZ Class 2 (Truck) licence for at least 6 months (or 3 months if over 25 years old).

You’ll need to obtain a medical certificate (unless you have presented one to NZTA within the last 5 years).

How long is the course?
Pre-Course Requirements:
Once you register, we will send you pre-course study materials (we recommend booking in advance to ensure you have enough time to complete the study materials before the course commences)

Course Duration and Unit Standard Covered

  • Half day to complete Unit Standard 17576 Operate a Class 4 Rigid Vehicle

  • One day to complete Unit Standard 24089 Worktime, Logbook and Fatigue Management (if required)

  • One hour practical assessment (if truck training is required, this is an additional cost)

What happens once I complete the course?
You will receive a Course Completion Certificate - take this to a licensing agent (eg, AA or VTNZ) and they will process your application to show you now hold a Class 4 Full Licence (licence fees apply).
Note, you can not drive on the certificate, you must get a new licence issued

Course Fees
Unit Standard 17576 Operate a Class 4 Rigid Vehicle
$955.00 (excluding GST) if you can provide evidence that you have:
- Completed a Class 2 Approved Course within the past 12 months and/or
- Demonstrate your Worktime, Logbook and Fatigue Management level of knowledge

Unit Standard 24089 Worktime, Logbook and Fatigue
$390 (excluding GST)

Note: The above course fees exclude supply of the truck for the practical assessment.

Minimum numbers are required for all courses.
If you’d like us to run a private course at your premises (minimum of 3 people), we’re happy to build a customised training plan - give us a call today!