Class 2 Driver Licence – Medium Heavy Rigid Motor Vehicle
Other Engineering
A course by
NorthTec
Get the training required to gain your Class 2 heavy vehicle licence, including in-class theoretical and practical skills for road user law, fatigue management, and log book requirements.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 2 locations
Core skills this course teaches
Understand regulatory requirements for Class 2 drivers
Demonstrate knowledge of road user law, fatigue management, work time, and driver logbook requirements (NZQA Unit 24089).
Operate a heavy rigid motor vehicle safely
Apply practical skills to safely operate a heavy rigid (Class 2) motor vehicle, following best practice driving techniques and regulatory standards (NZQA Unit 17574).
Prepare for successful licensing
Prepare for and complete the Class 2 licence learner test, including knowledge of the general road code and specialist questions.
What You're Signing Up For
This short course prepares students to obtain their Class 2 (medium heavy rigid) vehicle licence. The in-class training covers essential knowledge required by NZQA standards, such as road user law, driver fatigue management, and log book record-keeping requirements. Learners also gain practical vehicle operation training according to NZQA unit standards 24089 and 17574. The programme is suitable for aspiring heavy vehicle drivers and is delivered via regional support and optional workshops with online learning components.
Course Content
- Road user law principles for heavy vehicle drivers
- Driver fatigue management strategies
- Legal requirements for log book record keeping
- Operation of medium heavy rigid vehicles (Class 2 requirements)
- Preparing for and passing the theory test for a Class 2 learner licence (general road code and specialist questions)
- Attainment of NZQA Unit Standards 24089 and 17574
What you need to know first
Be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences
Be able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level
Be physically able to complete the programme-specific outcomes
Have held a full Class 1 licence for a minimum of six months
Hold a current Class 2 learner licence (requires a theory test of 35 general road code and 10 specialist Class 2 questions)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Transport
Logistics
Freight
Road Transport
Future employment opportunities might be
Heavy Truck Driver
Linehaul Driver