
Class 4 Heavy Truck Licence
Advance your skills and get your Class 4 Licence with our training programme for heavy rigid vehicles.
This course covers Logbook and Class 4 Theory and practical test.
Class 4: Unit Standard 17576 (7 credits).
Logbook: Unit Standard 24089 (5 credits).
Course Details
This is an accelerated course run over 2-3 days (1 -2 days if you hold a current Logbook certificate).
Course content, Theory & Practical testing includes
DAY 1
(1 day) Logbook
The logbook component focuses on essential safety and compliance requirements for operating heavy rigid vehicles. This is crucial for obtaining your Class 4 Licence. Ensure you bring your original logbook certificate (valid within the last 12 months). If it is older, please contact us for further instructions.
DAY 2 - Day 3
(Half-day + 2 hours)
The second part of the course coversClass 4 US17574 Theory, including theory and practical components. This includes a half-day of theory followed by an in-depth 2-hour pre-drive and practical test, equipping you with the skills to drive a heavy rigid vehicle safely.
NB: You may be required to complete your drive on Day 3.
Course Type | Price |
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Class 4 Licence | $950+gst |
What you need to know
Points to note
You must come to the course with your Class 4 learner licence.
To obtain your class 4 learner licence, you need to:
Holding a Class 2 Licence for at least six months (or three months if you're over 25 years).
Go to VTNZ or AA and pay the fee for the learner licence. If you have completed a DL9 medical in the last 5 years NZTA may have a record in their system.
VTNZ or AA will issue with a temporary licence.
Relevant facts
A Class 4 licence enables you to drive a rigid vehicle with a gross laden weight of more than 18,000kg.
This course can be run on or off-site.
Truck hire is an additional approx $230+gst.
Refresher courses for Logbook can be arranged.



