New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Road Transport Skills

Note: As a subsidiary of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, UCOL is committed to providing the best learning outcome for you. As part of this, all programmes are currently being reviewed to make them portable, consistent, and closely aligned with the needs of the industry. When published, this course information is correct, but the courses offered may change over time.

This programme consists of 55 credits. The courses includes:

Commercial Road Transport Regulatory Compliance (20 credits) (20 practical hours)
An introduction to commercial road transport compliance and the regulatory environment.

Vehicle Systems, Types, Technologies and Loading Principles (10 credits) (20 practical hours)
An introduction to vehicle systems and technologies, and the principles of loading techniques for the efficient transportation of freight while working in a yard or loading area.

Loading and Driving Techniques (15 credits) (20 practical hours)
Apply loading principles while working in a loading area to ensure the safe transportation of freight. Apply sound driving techniques and strategies.

Sound driving techniques and strategies (10 credits) (20 practical hours)

Understand driving hazards and crash risk reduction strategies and responses to driving hazards. Apply risk reduction techniques and strategies while driving and operate a powered industrial lift truck (forklift).

This programme has open entry. Students should hold a minimum of a New Zealand Class 1 driver licence issued by the NZTA.

As UCOL becomes Te Pūkenga on 1 January 2023, learners enrolling in a programme that is likely to continue into semester 1 2023 or starting in semester 1 2023 will become Te Pūkenga learners. They will receive their qualification from Te Pūkenga on completion.

Students need to be aware of the physical requirements for operating in the commercial road transport workforce. Students will be advised to put any special needs or requirements in writing and advise the Programme Leader before the programme begins.

Drivers licence
Students should have a minimum of a Class 1 driver’s licence to drive a motor vehicle on New Zealand roads issued by the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA). They should have held it for a minimum of six months.

Practical experience
The programme comprises 120 hours of practical experience.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for Recognition of Prior Learning, including Cross Credit, Credit Transfer and Assessment of Prior Learning may be made on the Recognition of Prior Learning Form where a student believes all learning outcomes for a course or unit standards have already been met.

Application checklist
It will make the process easier if you prepare the following before you apply:

• National Student Number (NSN) (If you don't have a NSN, you may request one from NZQA, or you can supply a verified copy of your birth certificate, passport or Whakapapa statement.)
• Evidence of your highest level of academic achievement (and evidence of prior learning, if applicable)

Note that you will need to provide any verified documents in person, via post or email.