Course Overview
Are you looking for a qualification that allows you to drive vehicles up to 18 tonnes?
Enrol in this part-time evening course and get the knowledge and skills you'll need to sit your NZTA Class 2 Driver Licence.
From the NZTA website:
Class 2 is the medium rigid vehicle licence. A holder of a Class 2 learner or full licence can drive:
- any rigid vehicle with a GLW of more than 4500kg but not more than 18,000kg
- a combination vehicle (that is not a tractor/trailer combination) with a GCW of 12,000kg or less
- a combination vehicle consisting of a rigid vehicle (that is not a tractor) with a GLW of not more than 18,000kg towing a light trailer (GLW of 3500kg or less)
- a rigid vehicle with a GLW of more than 18,000kg that has no more than two axles
- a tractor with a GLW of more than 4500kg but not more than 18,000kg if driven at speed exceeding 30km/h
- any vehicle covered in Class 1
Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll be able to apply for:
- NZTA Class 2 Driver Licence
| Locations | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Next intake | To be confirmed View more details |
| Study options |
6 weeks part-time Study face-to-face on campus at set times (2 days per week). You must also complete the pre-course study materials and the Class 2 licence assessment |
| Total credits | 12 |
| Indicative Fees | $1,143 for domestic students View full fees information |
| Eligibility | View entry criteria |
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Topics you'll cover
This course covers the following content which is applied in the context of a preparing to drive and driving a Class 2 vehicle:
- driver fatigue
- legislation requirements (Land Transport Rules)
- driver logbooks
- driving hazard identification and mitigation
- vehicle inspection
- driving and manoeuvring a rigid vehicle
Course Fees
| Indicative Fees * | $1,143 for domestic students |
|---|---|
| Course related costs | Additional charges will apply if any extra drive time is required. |
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Student Loans and Allowances
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Course Entry Information
Entry criteria
There are no minimum academic requirements (open entry), however you must hold:
- a NZTA Class 2 learner driver licence
Standard Entry Criteria
Admission, entry, selection, and enrolment into programmes will be in accordance with the Academic Regulations and/or, where approved, specific programme regulations.
English language requirements
Level 3 certificate IELTS General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 with an endorsement of either General, Workplace or Academic, or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA.
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Course Locations and Intake Information
Intakes to be confirmed Ask to be notified when the next intake becomes available
Study options
- 6 weeks part-time
- Study face-to-face on campus at set times (2 days per week). You must also complete the pre-course study materials and the Class 2 licence assessment
