Class 4 Driver Licence – Heavy Rigid Vehicle
Justice & Policing
A course by
NorthTec
Gain your Class 4 heavy vehicle licence with NZTA-approved in-class training on laws, fatigue management, and logbook compliance, including unit standards for safe heavy rigid vehicle operation.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 2 locations
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Demonstrate knowledge of fatigue management, work time and logbook requirements
Understand legal requirements for recording work time, managing driver fatigue, and maintaining logbooks as per NZTA regulations
Operate a heavy rigid motor vehicle for Class 4 licence
Gain the skills to safely and legally drive a heavy rigid vehicle exceeding 18,000kg under NZTA guidelines
What You're Signing Up For
This NZTA approved training course provides the essential theory and practical skills needed to gain your Class 4 heavy vehicle licence for rigid vehicles over 18,000kg. The programme covers road user law, fatigue management, and legal requirements for logbook recording. Upon completion, you receive a course certificate and then need to visit a licensing agent to have the new class added to your licence.
Course Content
- NZTA approved in-class training
- Class 4 heavy vehicle licence theory
- Road user law
- Fatigue management
- Legal requirements for logbook recording and work time
- Unit Standard 24089 – knowledge of fatigue management, work time and logbook requirements
- Unit Standard 17576 – operate a heavy rigid motor vehicle for a Class 4 licence
What you need to know first
Minimum age: 16 years old at time of programme commencement
Able to read, write, communicate, and follow instructions in English at a basic level
Physically able to complete programme-specific outcomes
Minimum current full Class 2 driver licence held for at least 6 months (or 3 months if over 25)
Current Class 4 learners licence
Approved drivers log book
IELTS score of 5.5 (no band lower than 5), or accepted international equivalence (for applicants whose English is not a first language)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Transport
Logistics
Road Freight
Public Safety
Future employment opportunities might be
Heavy Truck Driver
Linehaul Driver
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