
Heavy Vehicle Class 2 Drivers Licence (VR)
This course teaches learners to safely operate a Class 2 truck.
- Duration
- 2 1/2 Days

At a glance
Course details
This course is NZTA approved.
Duration: 2 1/2 days
Unit Standards:
| Unit # | Name | Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17574 | Operate a rigid vehicle to meet the requirements for a full Class 2 driver licence | 3 | 7 |
| 24089 | Demonstrate knowledge of fatigue management, work time, and driver logbook requirements | 3 | 5 |
Day 1 (Full Day)
Students will be taught the mandatory learning outcomes associated with correct logbook administration and fatigue management.
Students prepare for and sit their formal Theory Test.
Day 2 (Full Day)
Our second day covers the fundamentals of safely operating and loading heavy rigid motor vehicles in accordance with current regulations, legislation and industry standards.
Training and Final Assessment (½ Day)
Within 2 days of completion of Day 2, students will be exposed to multiple driving environments through VR simulation and real “one to one” driver coaching on the actual road network with one of our highly experienced qualified driver assessors. Following the above the candidates will undertake their formal practical driving test.
Curriculum
What you'll cover
- Individuals seeking to start their career in the freight and logistics sectors.
- Workers employed in industries such as transport logistics, manufacturing, construction, forestry, and agriculture seeking to extend their ability to operate vehicles with a gross laden weight between 6000kg and 18000kg.
Upcoming sessions
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There are no public sessions scheduled at this time. Please contact us to arrange in-house training or to be notified when new dates are available.
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