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A Class 4 licence in New Zealand allows drivers to legally operate heavy rigid vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) exceeding 18,000 kg. This licence is essential for driving large trucks used in construction, freight transport, waste management, civil works, and infrastructure projects.
It is designed for experienced drivers who want to progress into higher-responsibility roles and operate larger commercial vehicles. A Class 4 licence also improves career stability, long-term growth, and earning potential within New Zealand’s transport and logistics industry.
The purpose of this course is to help candidates obtain their Class 4 Full Truck Licence, enabling them to legally drive heavy rigid vehicles with a gross Laden weight (GLW) over 18,000kg and up to 25,000kg.
Through a combination of theoretical instruction and practical on-road training, this course prepares learners to meet the competency requirements set by the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA), ensuring they are eqquiped with the necessary skills and knowledge to operate class 4 vehicles safely, competently, and confidently.
The Class 4 Heavy Rigid Truck Course is designed for drivers who want to obtain their Full Class 4 Licence, allowing them to legally operate heavy rigid vehicles over 18,000kg on New Zealand roads.
This course combines NZTA-aligned classroom theory with practical, on-road driving training and assessment, ensuring learners develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence required to safely operate Class 4 vehicles.
1.5 day
Following day - Practical Training AND Assessment Session
Unit Standard 17576 (Level 3, Credits 7) - Operate a rigid vehicle to meet the requirements for a full class 4 driver licence
1250 includes Gst
If unit standard 24089 is required to complete as part of this course , Additional $ 450 Includes gst will be charged .-1 day course
Upon successful completion of all learning outcomes of the theory and practical parts of the course you will be issued with a NZTA driver licencing certificate for Class 4 Full Licence.
You will need to take this to your nearest NZTA approved driver licencing agency (AA or VTNZ) to have your licence upgraded to a Full Class 4 Licence with no further tests required.
Once you have received your Class 4 full Licence temporary licence you are able to operate class 4 heavy rigid vehicles unsupervised.
Unit standards completed on this course will be credited to your NZQA record of learning with 90 days of assessment date.
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