Class 2 Truck Licence Course
Class 2 Truck
Class 2 – Medium Rigid Vehicle is a truck with Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) of more than 6,000kg but no more than 18,000kgs. This is includes trucks carrying loads such as fertilizer and other bulk trucks, concrete mixer trucks, waste, refuse and recycling trucks and much more. Having Class 2 License allows you to operate larger farming and earth moving machinery (excavators, front loaders ect.). Also you can operate combination vehicle (that is not a tractor/trailer combination) with a Gross Combined Mass (GCM) of not more than 12,000kg
How to get Class 2 Truck License
Before you can apply for Class 2 you must have held your a full Class 1 license for at least 6 month before you can obtain Class 2 Learner license. Here is step-by-step guide to get your Class 2 Learner Licence:
Steps to get your Class 2 Learner License
Study Road Code
Pass Medical Test
You have to confirm that you are medically fit to operate heavy vehicles. You’ll need to present a medical certificate when applying for your class 2 licence, unless you’ve provided a certificate within the last five years. A New Zealand-registered health practitioner must complete your medical certificate. This could be your usual doctor (GP) or a registered nurse. Your practitioner will have a medical certificate copies. The certificate must be no more than 60 days old. The cost varies between medical centres. For more information you can reffer to this link: How to show that you are medically fit.
Pass Theory Test
Take your current photo driver license and medical certificate to your local licensing station (AA, VTNZ) and fill in (DL1) application form and apply at for your Class 2 Learner license. (applications are available at any licensing station). The Cost to sit your Class 2 Learner license theory test is $77.50.
To pass the computer based theory test you will need to get at least 33 questions right out of 35 question. I have developed an easy study guide for you to learn a road code. Follow this link to receive your study guide: Road Code Study Guide. Once you pass theory test you’ll be given a temporary learner licence. You will receive your driver licence card in your mail within 7 – 21 days. Now start thinking about who you’d like to coach you.
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How to Get Class 2 Full License
You can apply for your class 2 full license once you have gained your Class 2 Learner License. There are 2 ways to get your class 2 full license:
pass Class 2 Practical test at licensing Agent (AA or VTNZ), or successfully complete a NZTA approved class 2 license course.
To help you consider your options, below you can find options description:
Class 2
Practical Test
This is a cheapest option to get your class 2 full license.
To get your Class 2 Full License you would need to pass a Practical test at your local driver licensing agent (AA or VTNZ). We will help you to book your practical test on NZTA website. The cost to book your practical test is $39.80. We can help you to get ready for practical test by providing you practical training and supplying you a Class 2 truck for your driving test. For further information click on More Info button.
Class 2 NZTA
Approved course
This is a quickest option to get class 2 full license.
By completing a NZTA approved course you fast track obtaining Class 2 full license without having to wait 6 month. The course is designed to give you knowledge about Work time and Logbook rule (Unit Standard 24089 Work Time/Fatigue/Logbook) and how to Operate Class 2 trucks (Unit Standard 17574 Operate Class 2 trucks). It is a 2 day course and it consist of theory and practical components. When you successfully complete the course you will be given a NZTA certificate. You must take this certificate to your local driver licensing agent (AA or VTNZ) and apply for a Class 2 Full license. You won’t need to sit a practical test at AA or VTNZ. For more information click on link below.
How to Get Class 2 Full License
You can apply for your class 2 full license once you have gained your Class 2 Learner License. There are 2 ways to get your class 2 full license:
pass Class 2 Practical test at licensing Agent (AA or VTNZ), or successfully complete a NZTA approved class 2 license course.
To help you consider your options, below you can find options description:
Class 2
Practical Test
This is a cheapest option to get your class 2 full license.
To get your Class 2 Full License you would need to pass a Practical test at your local driver licensing agent (AA or VTNZ). We will help you to book your practical test on NZTA website. The cost to book your practical test is $39.80. We can help you to get ready for practical test by providing you practical training and supplying you a Class 2 truck for your driving test. For further information click on More Info button.
Class 2 NZTA
Approved course
This is a quickest option to get class 2 full license.
By completing a NZTA approved course you fast track obtaining Class 2 full license without having to wait 6 month. The course is designed to give you knowledge about Work time and Logbook rule (Unit Standard 24089 Work Time/Fatigue/Logbook) and how to Operate Class 2 trucks (Unit Standard 17574 Operate Class 2 trucks). It is a 2 day course and it consist of theory and practical components. When you successfully complete the course you will be given a NZTA certificate. You must take this certificate to your local driver licensing agent (AA or VTNZ) and apply for a Class 2 Full license. You won’t need to sit a practical test at AA or VTNZ. For more information click on link below.
Class 2 NZTA Approved Course Information
About Course
This is a NZTA approved course is designed for individuals who are desiring to drive Medium rigid truck with a gross laden weight of more than 6,000kg up to 18,000kg without having to wait 6 months from the time a Class 2 Learner Licence is obtained.
Course Pre-requisites
- 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).
- You’ll need to have a current Class 2 Learner Licence. (Available from AA, VTNZ or VINZ)
* We can help you obtaining your class 2 Learner license. Click “More Info” to get step by step guide of getting your Class 2 Learner Licence.
Course Duration
Class 2 licence course is a 2 day course and it consist of theory and practical components. On the First day you will complete a Work Time and Logbook course including written assessment (Unit Standard 24089). Also, you will complete a Class 2 fast track licence theory training to meet NZTA requirements (Unit Standard 17574). On the Second day You will complete a Class 2 practical training followed by practical assessment to meet NZTA requirements for Operating a Class 2 vehicle.
* the duration of your practical training depends on course package you would choose when booking. We provide flexible course time tables to suit your work flow needs. Talk to your instructor to discuss your options.
Information Covered in Class 2 License Course
Depending on what approved licensing courses you have previously completed, a Class 2 licence course consists of two Unit Standards:
Unit Standard 17574 – Operate a Class 2 Rigit Vehicle covers following subjects:
- identify driving hazards associated with a rigid vehicle and describe measures to reduce the risks;
- understand safe loading of a rigid vehicle and driving techniques that minimize the effects of a high center of gravity;
- carry out a pre-use walk around inspection of a rigid vehicle;
- drive a rigid vehicle efficiently in different traffic and road conditions;
Unit Standard 24089 – Work Time and Logbook course covers following subjects:
- Identify causes and symptoms of fatigue, and the effects of fatigue on driving performance
- Fatigue management
- Identify the Work Time Rule and it’s requirements
- Identify Logbook Rule and it’s requirements.
- Responsibilities and Penalties for failing to maintain a driver logbook
- Complete driver Logbook entries correctly
(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 of logbook entries to comply with NZTA requirements)*
On successful completion of this course
You will receive a NZTA course certificate to show that you successfully completed the NZTA Approved Class 2 licence course. Take this certificate to your local licensing Agent (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).
Contact us in 3 months (if you are over 25) or 6 months (if you are under 25) to go for your Class 4 license
What is not included in the course price
- Obtaining Class 2 Learner Licence.
- NZTA or licensing agency fees.
- Eyesight & or medical certificate fees.
- Any practical training/assessment exceeding prescribed times in course plan you select. For any extra practical training/assessment are charged according to the course training package you choose (Premium or Basic).
Class 2 Licence Course Price
Choose a training package convenient for you:
Basic
- incl GST
Price Includes:
– NZTA Approved Work Time and Logbook course (Unit Standard 24089).
– Operate a Class 2 rigid vehicle to meet the NZTA requirements (Unit Standard 17574).
– Course study materials, tuition fees and practical training of up to 1 hour followed by Practical assessment for Class 2 full licence.
– Any additional practical training/assessment exceeding prescribed times in course plan you selected charged out at $165 Incl GST per hour.
This course designed for a person with a previous manual gearbox experience and a minor class 2 truck driving experience.
Premium
- incl GST
Price Includes:
BASIC
+
– Flexible time schedule
– Extra 1 hour of theory training
– Extra 1 hour of Practical training
– Any additional practical training/assessment exceeding prescribed times in course plan you selected charged out at $150 Incl GST per hour.
This course designed for a person with a little to no previous manual gearbox experience and class 2 truck driving experience.
1 Day Course Price
Only suitable to a person who have previously completed an Approved NZTA Work time and Logbook course and holds current knowledge.
Choose a training package convenient for you:
Basic
- incl GST
Price Includes:
– Operate a Class 2 rigid vehicle to meet the NZTA requirements (Unit Standard 17574).
– Course study materials, tuition fees and practical training of up to 1 hour followed by Practical assessment for Class 2 full licence.
– Any additional practical training/assessment exceeding prescribed times in course plan you selected charged out at $165 Incl GST per hour.
This course designed for a person with a previous manual gearbox experience and a minor class 2 truck driving experience.
*** You must hold unit standard 24089 Logbook and Fatigue (current) to qualify for the 1 day option.
Premium
- incl GST
Price Includes:
BASIC COURSE
+
– Flexible time schedule
– Extra 1 hour of theory training
– Extra 1 hour of Practical training
– Any additional practical training/assessment exceeding prescribed times in course plan you selected charged out at $150 Incl GST per hour.
This course designed for a person with a little to no previous manual gearbox experience and class 2 truck driving experience.
*** You must hold unit standard 24089 Logbook and Fatigue (current) to qualify for the 1 day option.
Class 2 Practical test
Class 2
Practical Test- incl GST
Price Includes:
– Work Time & Logbook Online course.
– Class 2 practical training of up to 3 hours including a Practical driving test at local VTNZ for Class 2 full licence using our truck.
– Any additional practical training/assessment exceeding prescribed times in course plan you selected charged out at $165 Incl GST per hour.
– The Practical test fees of $39.80 is not included in the price.
This course designed for a person with a previous manual gearbox experience and a minor class 2 truck driving experience.
About Course
This course is designed for individuals who are desiring to drive Medium rigid truck with a gross laden weight of more than 6,000kg up to 18,000kg who have held or having to wait 6 months from the time a Class 2 Learner Licence is obtained and wants to safe hard earned money.
Course Pre-requisites
- You’ll need to get a medical certificate (unless you have presented one to the NZTA in the last 5 years).
- You’ll need to have a current Class 2 Learner Licence for at least 6 month. (Available from AA, VTNZ or VINZ)
* We can help you obtaining your class 2 Learner license. Click “More Info” to get step by step guide of getting your Class 2 Learner Licence.
Course Duration
The total time to complete Work Time & Logbook Online course is around 75-90 minutes to complete the course. There are 45 minutes of video split over 13 lessons. After each lesson there are between 10-25 questions to answer. Trainees can take each lesson as many times as necessary until they understand it. Each module takes just a few minutes so can be done in downtime. Once the course is completed, a certificate of course completion can be printed.
Up to 2 hours of practical training is included in the price. If you need an additional practical training it can be booked on the different date at the price of $165 incl GST per hour. Once you feel confident of handling Class 2 truck we will help you to book the Practical driving test on NZTA website. The Practical test fee of $39.80 is not included in the price. The remaining 1 hour of practical driving goes towards practical driving test at VTNZ licensing station.
* Any additional practical training exceeding prescribed times in the course plan you have selected charged out at $160 Incl GST per hour.
* You have full access to all modules and lessons for 6 month to complete this course.
On successful completion of this course
You will receive your Temporary Class 2 full driver license up on successfully passing a VTNZ practical driving test. The plastic driver license card will arrive to mail box within 7-21 days. You will have access to our Work Time & Logbook Online course for 6 month from a purchase date.
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