Certificate in Road Transport [Heavy Rigid] Learn to drive heavy rigid trucks (class 4)
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Programme information This programme covers a wide range of skills and qualification related to the road transport industry and includes the following: Rigid Vehicle Operation >> Demonstrate knowledge of fatigue management, work time and drive log book requirements >> Drive a rigid goods service vehicle or passenger service vehicle using a range of knowledge and skills to promote safe and efficient driving techniques Heavy Vehicle Care and Use >> Carry out pre-drive vehicle checks on heavy motor vehicle, start it up and shut it down >> Describe motor vehicle safe motoring requirements and general locations of systems and components >> Apply hazard identification and risk assessment procedures in the workplace >> Describe driving hazards and risk reduction strategies and responses to driving hazards >> Apply risk reduction techniques and strategies while driving >> Demonstrate knowledge of traffic law for the purpose of safe driving Driver Licence Class 4
Gain employment in the road transport and related industries
>> Demonstrate the knowledge required for a class 4 Learners New Zealand Driver Licence >> Operate a rigid vehicle to meet the requirements for a full class 4 New Zealand Driver Licence
Career opportunities Graduates will have the skills to work as a class 4 truck driver, e.g concrete truck, metro deliveries, ground spreading, aggregate or asphalt deliveries
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ADDITIONAL information Qualification
Level
Graduates gain the Certificate in Road Transport and their full class New Zealand Driver License
3
Location
Fees
Industry Training Centre, Mohuia Crescent, Elsdon, Porirua
Fees for next year will be available on the Whitireia website from August
Start Dates
Entry requirements
February, May, August
Ability to obtain a New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) medical certificate if required; entry to some courses requires completion of prerequisite courses and/or appropriate full New Zealand Driver Licence as required by NZTA
Duration 12 weeks, full-time
Enrol now! Certificate in Road Transport [Heavy Rigid]
October 2014