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Class 4 HT Licence

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Many drivers refer to trucks as a ‘Class 2 Truck’ or a ‘Class 4 Truck’. Trucks aren’t defined by class, they are defined by type (see below).

However, the driver’s licence required to drive them, e.g. a Class 5 licence, is often used as a general description. A truck can be Class 2 if driven without a trailer, but Class 5 with a trailer, which is why defining trucks by class is not always correct. The licence required is determined by weights and what type of trailer is being towed.

Practical weight limits are determined by the maximum weight you are permitted on a single axle. The maximum weight on a two-axle vehicle is 8200kg (rear dual-tyre axle) plus 7200kg (front steering axle with single large tyres [at least 330mm/13-inch width by 24-inch diameter or 355mm/14-inch width by 19.5-inch diameter]).

This means that a two-axle vehicle’s maximum GLW is 15,400kg. Theoretically, a 3-axle truck could, therefore, be a class 2 truck if it was limited to 18,000kg, but that rarely happens.

Fast track course - Duration approx. 2.5-3 days

To be eligible:

You must have Class 4 learner licence (if not please go to your local AA or VTNZ, fill in a DL1 form (no test required), fee of $48.20).
Previous practical class 4 experience, if not you will be required to book a lesson to start.
Completed your study guides, by reading and filling out all questions and answers. (see please note below for receiving your study guides).
You must have held your class 2 license for less than 12 months
Provide your class 2 course certificate
Bring your completed class 2/4: unit standard 17574/17576 and logbook: unit standard 24089 study guides

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We’re an approved course provider. That means you can go straight from Class 4 Learner’s Licence to Class 4 Full Licence in only two days. No more waiting six months!

Class 4 course covers vehicles with a gross laden weight of more than 18,000kg. Normally if a vehicle has more than two axles it is a Class 4 regardless of weight.

We offer four two-day classes each week, from 8:30am - 4:30pm approx.

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Monday - Tuesday
Tuesday - Wednesday
Thursday - Friday
Saturday - Sunday

Class 4 Heavy Truck Full Licence includes

Logbooks – Unit standard 24089 Fatigue Management, Work Time and Driver logbook. (5 credits) Logbook study guide provided for unit standard 24089
Assessment of unit standard 17576: Operate a rigid vehicle to meet the requirements for a full Class 4 driver’s licence. (7 credits) Class 4 study guide provided for unit standard 17576
(No resit fees on unit standard theory assessments if not passed straight away)
Practical assessment and manual truck provided NZ Training Assessments Ltd.

Please note:

Once you have booked and paid, your study guides will be couriered to you (unless you have previously completed a class 2/logbook course in the last 12 months). You must ensure that you have adequate time when booking your course to receive your study guides and complete them.

All prices include GST

No re-sit fees for unit standard theory assessments.
Practical drive re-sit fee $120.00

Practical training is an additional $115.00 per lesson.

Credit registration fee of $60 will be charged only on completion of course, this is to register your unit standards on the NZQA framework.

Additional $250.00 if need to complete practical drive assessment on an Automatic Class 4 vehicle. Please advise at time of booking should you require an Automatic Class 4.

You will receive a certificate on successful completion of the course, which you must take to the AA or VTNZ to have your licence upgraded: $49.60