New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Road Transport Skills

at Universal College of Learning

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).

Domestic Entry Requirements

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

English language proficiency

If English is not your first language, you must also demonstrate English language skills equivalent to an IELTS or equivalent, including TOEFL.

Domestic Fees: *
$3233.52

International Fees:*
$9406.98

Successful graduates of UCOL's New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Road Transport Skills will be able to:

• comply with the commercial road transport regulatory environment, including health and safety obligations, while working in a yard or loading area;
• apply knowledge of vehicle systems, types, and technologies when undertaking workplace tasks as directed in a yard or loading area;
• apply knowledge of loading principles to ensure the safe and efficient transportation of freight while working in a yard or loading area;
• demonstrate sound driving techniques and strategies.