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A Class 5 licence is the highest category of heavy vehicle licence in New Zealand, allowing drivers to operate heavy combination vehicles with no weight limits, subject to vehicle design specifications and road regulations. This licence covers large articulated and multi-combination vehicles, including tractor–trailer units used in major transport operations.
The Class 5 licence is essential for skilled and experienced drivers working in long-haul freight, logistics, construction, infrastructure projects, and commercial transport sectors. It reflects advanced driving ability, strong safety awareness, and the competence to manage complex vehicles across varied road and traffic conditions.
You must hold unit standard 24089 Logbook and Fatigue (current) to qualify for the 1 day option.
Additional practical training or assessment beyond the course plan is charged at $235 + GST per hour
1.5 day
Day 1 - Unit Standard 17577 - Operate a combination vehicle to meet the requirements for a full class 5 driver licence
Following day - Practical Training AND Assessment Session
In-Classroom Theory Course Closed Book Assessment & In-Vehicle Practical Training and Assessment
Unit Standard 17577 (Level 4, credits 7) - Operate a combination vehicle to meet the requirements for a full class 5 driver licence3
1550 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 5 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 5 Licence with no further tests required.
Once you have received your class 5 full licence temporary licence you are able operate class 5 heavy combination vehicles unsupervised.
Unit Standards completed on this course will be credited to your NZQA record of learning within 90 days of assessment date.
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