Heavy Vehicle Licensing:
Class 2 Licensing Course
Reasons you should do a Class 2 Course with TR Driver Training:
- Fastrack your career, get your class 2 full licence immediately after getting your class 2 learner licence.
- If you book our Class 2 course through our website it will include Worktime, logbook & fatigue.
Course Aim
To obtain a Class 2 Truck Driver Licence without having to wait 6 months from the time a Class 2 Learner Licence is obtained.
We will coach you on the theory and assess your skills drive a medium rigid vehicle with a gross laden weight between 6,000kg and 18,000kg or over 18,000kg with no more than 2 axles
What do I need to have?
A Class 2 Learner Licence obtained from a licensing agency.
What do I need to do to get a Class 2 Learner Licence?
- You must have held a full NZ Class 1 (car) licence for at least 6 months.
- You’ll need to get a medical certificate (unless you have presented one to the NZTA in the last 5 years).
- Apply for a Class 2 Learner Licence at a licensing agency (e.g. AA, VTNZ or VINZ).
How long does the Class 2 course take?
We will courier you pre-course study, we recommend booking at least one week before to allow enough time to complete it before the course starts.
- Half a day will be scheduled covering unit standard 17574 Operate a Class 2 rigid vehicle.
- One day will be scheduled to cover unit standard 24089 Worktime, logbook and fatigue if required.
- The practical portion will be 3 hours of coaching with one hour of assessment.
What unit standards are covered?
- US 17574 - Operate a Class 2 rigid vehicle.
- US 24089 - Work time/Fatigue/Logbook - May not be required if you can provide evidence that you have completed this training in the last 12 months and we are happy with your level of knowledge.
What happens when I pass the course?
- Take the certificate we give you to a licensing agency (e.g. AA, VTNZ or VINZ)) and they will help you apply to have your licence amended to include your new full Class 2 license (Fees apply). We recommended that you present this within 60 days.
- Contact us in 3 months (if you are over 25) or 6 months (if you are under 25) to go for your Class 3 or Class 4 license - If you are over 25 you may also qualify for a reduction in the 3-month wait – talk to us.
IMPORTANT:
You cannot drive with just the certificate - it is not a license.
Class 2 Licence Pre-requisites
- You will need your Class 2 learners, we will need a copy before booking. Please bring it with you on the day.
- To get your Class 2 learners you must have held your full NZ Class 1 (car) licence for at least 6 months. Head to your nearest licencing agency with a current medical (unless one has been presented in the last 5 years) pass your theory test and contact us to book.
- Successful completion of Worktime, logbook & fatigue unit standard 24089. Ask our team for more information.
- Truck and transmission differ from branch to branch, please let know your preference.
What are the course fees?
- Our Class 2 Course starts from $915 plus GST ($1,052.25 including GST).
- Worktime, logbook & fatigue is a prerequisite to the Class 2 course and included when booking through our website $360 plus GST ($414 including GST). If you have already completed an approved course with unit standard 24089 then call us for a reduced price.
- Truck hire is included at $300 plus GST ($345 including GST). If you wish to supply your own loaded truck for your practical assessment, then call us for a reduced price.
What is included in the cost?
- All course and tuition fees
- NZQA credit registration fees.
- Please note truck hire is unavailable at our Rotorua branch. All drives that require truck hire will start at our Mount Maunganui branch.
What is excluded?
- Class 2 Learners.
- NZTA or licensing agency fees.
- Eyesight & or medical fees.
- Any practical training/assessment exceeding 4 hours - charged out at $180 plus GST ($207 including GST) per hour.
CAN'T FIND WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR?
We’re happy to custom build a training programme to suit your needs. We can also run a private course at your premises (Minimum of 6 people).
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