New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Road Transport (Heavy Vehicle Operator)
Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Subject area
Automotive Vehicle Operations
Qualification
Duration
20 Weeks
Total student fees
$4,987
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
This qualification provides the commercial road transport industry with people who have the knowledge and skills required to safely and competently operate heavy rigid vehicles or heavy combination vehicles.
The qualification is designed for new or current heavy vehicle drivers who wish to gain skills and knowledge beyond those required to be a licence holder.
Graduates will be able to work under limited supervision.
This qualification does not permit the holder to drive a motor vehicle on New Zealand roads without a current relevant driver licence issued by the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA).
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
To gain admission to the New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Road Transport (Heavy Vehicle Operator) (Level 3) applicants must meet the following criteria: - Must hold the appropriate Full New Zealand Driver Licence for the mandatory NZTA period (3 or 6 months); - NCEA Level 1 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent skill. Due to NZTA licensing requirements, no international students will be enrolled. Applicants whose English is not their first language must have an IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5; or an accepted international equivalence.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
20 Weeks
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$4,987 | $4,987 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$6,647 | $6,647 |
| Total | $11,635 | $11,635 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
85%
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | N/A |
| Earnings range | N/A |
| In employment | N/A |
| In further study | N/A |
| On a benefit | N/A |
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (09) 4703555
Fax: (09) 470 3556
Email: NPregistry@northtec.ac.nz
Web: http://www.northtec.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
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NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.
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