Overview
*Subject to NZQA approval.
NZTA approved course
Designed to meet the legal requirements for driving special wheeled vehicle, special vehicle fitted with rollers and special vehicle fitted with tracks on a road.
What you will learn
NZTA approved course and the following unit standards are attained:
16701: This unit standard meets the minimum requirements of the NZ Transport Agency for people who intend applying for a W (wheels) endorsement to their driver licence so they will become legally entitled to drive special-type wheeled vehicles on roads. People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe a special-type wheeled vehicle and the legal requirements relating to driving the vehicle on a road; describe driving procedures and general considerations for driving a special-type wheeled vehicle safely on a road; and demonstrate procedures for driving a special-type wheeled vehicle safely and legally on a road.
16702: This unit standard meets the minimum requirements of the NZ Transport Agency for people who intend applying for an R (rollers) endorsement to their driver licence so they will become legally entitled to drive special-type roller vehicles on roads. People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe a special-type roller vehicle and the legal requirements relating to driving the vehicle on a road; describe driving procedures and general considerations for driving a special-type roller vehicle safely on a road; and demonstrate procedures for driving a special-type roller vehicle safely and legally on a road.
16703: This unit standard meets the minimum requirements of the NZ Transport Agency for people who intend applying for a T (tracks) endorsement to their driver licence so they will become legally entitled to drive special-type tracked vehicles on roads. People credited with this unit standard are able to: Describe a special-type tracked vehicle and the legal requirements relating to driving the vehicle on a road; describe driving procedures and general considerations for driving a special-type tracked vehicle safely on a road; and demonstrate procedures for driving a special-type tracked vehicle safely and legally on a road.
Entry Requirements
All applicants must:
- be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences.
- be able to understand follow, and respond to instructions given in English.
- be physically able to complete the programme specific outcomes
All applicants must:
- be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences.
- be able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level.
- be physically able to complete the programme-specific outcomes.
All applicants must:
- be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences.
- be able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level.
- be physically able to complete the programme-specific outcomes.
Applicants for whom English is not a first language must have an IELTS score of 5 with no band score lower than 5; or an accepted international equivalence.
All applicants must:
- be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences.
- be able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level.
- be physically able to complete the programme-specific outcomes.
Applicants for whom English is not a first language must have an IELTS score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5; or an accepted international equivalence.
Trainee must hold a minimum of a Full Class 1 license. The size of the special type vehicle to operate is dependent on the Class of full NZ license held.
Note: This course is for licence endorsements only, not for training in operation.
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Youth Guarantee Fund*
If you are aged 16 to 24, you could study for FREE as part of the government's Youth Guarantee fund. To qualify for the Youth Guarantee fund, you must meet the following criteria:
- Complete an application for a course that is covered by the Youth Guarantee fund.
- Be a NZ citizen or permanent resident.
- Be 16 to 24 years old at the time the course starts. Learners who are 15 years old and hold Ministry approved early leaving exemption from their school may also be eligible. This exemption must be in place before the course starts.
Priority places will be given to students who:
- have not yet achieved NCEA Level 1 or NCEA Level 2; or
- have completed a Level 1 or Level 2 qualification through a Youth Guarantee provision programme.
All free study is subject to funding confirmation. Proof of residency status is required. Programme entry criteria may apply. Eligibility for student allowances or student loans may vary. Contact Studylink for more information.
* All fees and study costs found on this website are indicative course fees only and exclude the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF) levy.
The 2025 CSSF levy is $300 per full-time equivalent student (120 credits) and funds key services for students.
Prices are in New Zealand Dollars including GST, and are for domestic students only, unless otherwise stated. For programmes longer than one academic year in duration, the fees quoted are for the first year. Final study costs depends on a number of factors including the courses you select to study. All fees and study costs are subject to confirmation, including zero fees courses.
Courses and programmes may be cancelled, postponed or have their content or configuration changed from time to time (including during the academic year) at the discretion of NorthTec. See our full Terms and conditions.
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