New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Road Transport (Heavy Vehicle Operator)
AMS Group Limited
Subject area
Automotive Vehicle Operations
Qualification
Duration
26 Weeks
Total student fees
$3,658
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the commercial road transport industry with people who have the skills and knowledge to safely and competently operate heavy rigid vehicles or heavy combination vehicles.
This qualification is targeted at new or existing heavy vehicle drivers who wish to gain skills and knowledge beyond those required to be a licence holder. Learners will benefit by having a qualification that enables improved job performance and enhanced employment opportunities in the field of commercial road transport.
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 (NZTA).
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
To enroll in this programme it is expected that learners must: * On entry into the programme if it is the intention of the learner to gain a Class 2 Full Driver's License as part of the programme, the learner must: Have held their Class 1 Full Driver's License for a minimum period of 6 months, Be able to pass the required medical examination Gain a leaner licence for Class 2 (this will be organized as part of the programme structure) * On entry into the programme if it is the intention of the learner to gain a Class 4 Full Driver's Licence as part of the programme, the leaner must: Have held their Class 2 Full Driver's Licence for a minimum of 6 months (or at least 3 months if the learner is aged 25 years or over) Be able to pass the required medical examination * On entry into the programme if it is the intention of the learner to gain a Class 5 Full Driver's Licence as part of the programme, the learner must: Have held their Class 4 Full Driver's Licence for at least 6 months (or at least 3 months if the learner is aged 25 years or over) Be able to pass the required medical examination Gain a learner licence for Class 5, unless this was previously completed for a Class 3 Licence (the learner licence will be organized as part of the programme structure) * Be physically capable of undertaking all practical tasks associated with the commercial road transport industry environment * Have existing knowledge and skills in numeracy and literacy at a level appropriate to succeeding on this Level 3 programme and for employment in a commercial transport industry environment. Literacy and numeracy will be assessed at an early stage of the program
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
26 Weeks
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$3,658 | $3,658 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$5,979 | $5,979 |
| Total | $9,637 | $9,637 |
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Student Success
68%
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 | $39,000 |
| Earnings range | $29,000 - $48,000 |
| In employment | 34% |
| In further study | 16% |
| On a benefit | 18% |
All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (07) 850 8319
Fax: (07) 850 8318
Email: office@axiomtraining.co.nz
Web: http://www.axiomtraining.co.nz
Where does this information come from?
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