Licence Endorsements:
“V” Vehicle Recovery + Licence Endorsement Course
Why do a "V" Licence Endorsement course with TR Driver Training?
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This course allows successful participants to gain the “V” license endorsement required to drive a towing service vehicle for hire or reward.
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You will be professionally trained by qualified and experienced instructors.
- Train at one of our nationwide facilities.
Course Aim
To provide the participant with a New Zealand Transport Agency certificate that will allow them to apply for their “V” Licence endorsement via an appropriate licensing agency (AA, VTNZ or VINZ).
Who needs a “V” Vehicle Recovery Licence Endorsement?
Anyone who drives a towing service vehicle for hire or reward – e.g.: tow trucks
What do I need to have before I can get a “V” Vehicle Recovery licence endorsement?
You must have held a full New Zealand Class 1 (car) licence for at least 2 years.
How do I get a “V” Vehicle Recovery licence endorsement?
- Successfully complete a “V” endorsement course with TR Driver Training - an approved training provider.
- On successful completion of the TR Driver Training’ Approved Course the participant will be issued with a New Zealand Transport Agency certificate.
- To obtain a “V” Licence endorsement this certificate needs to be produced to a licensing agency (e.g. AA, VTNZ or VINZ) and the following requirements have to be met:
- Complete the application form and pay the NZTA Licensing fees.
- Produce a medical certificate (may not be required if one has been submitted/completed in the last 5 years – please check with the licensing agency).
- Undergo an eyesight test.
- Undergo a fit and proper person check.
- Undertake and pass a Full Licence Test in a car (this may not be required if one has been completed in the last 5 years – please check with the licensing agency).
- Provide identification and proof of your address.
Note: You should allow six to eight weeks for your licence endorsement application to be processed.
How long does the “V” Licence Endorsement course take and what is involved?
- Pre-course study guides will be sent to you before you start your course
- Half a day of in-class theory will be scheduled with our Trainer
What unit standards are covered?
- 17580 – Demonstrate knowledge of driver requirements for Endorsement V (vehicle recovery)
“V” Vehicle Recovery + Licence Endorsement Pre-requisites
- You must have held a full NZ Class 1 (car) licence for at least 2 years.
- You’ll need to get a medical certificate (unless you have presented one to the NZTA in the last 5 years).
- Successful completion of Worktime & Logbook unit standard 24089
Pre-course Study Material
To allow enough time for you to complete the study guides before attending the course, please book at least 1 week prior to the course date.
Course Fees
- $845 plus GST per person ($971.75 including GST).
What is included in the course fees?
- Course fees and NZQA credit registration fees.
What is excluded?
- NZTA or licensing agency fees.
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