Wellington Region, Kapiti & Masterton

Class 5 Truck Licence

Easy as, affordable training to get your class 5 truck licence. Truck hire available. We cover all Wellington CBD and surrounding suburbs, Kapiti and Masterton.

We are NZTA and MITO Approved Driving Instructors.

Training Details

To drive any Truck and trailer combination over 25,000Kg you require a Class 5 Heavy Vehicle Licence.

Prerequisite: You must hold your Class 5L (Learner Licence) before you’re able to sit this course. For information on gaining your licence – refer to the NZTA.

The Class 5 time reduction course is made up of 3 components which are compulsory.

Training Guide

The Class 5 time reduction course is made up of 3 components, which are compulsory.

Day 1 - Unit standard 24089

Demonstrate knowledge of driving hours law, Fatigue Management and complete driver logbook. This Theory course takes approximately 7 hours.

Please Note: If this unit has been done as part of a class 2 or 4 course by an approved course provider and you can show proof of completion (see below) then this unit is not required.

Proof of completion must be one of the following:
- Either a copy of your course completion certificate issued by the course provider, or,
- Written confirmation from your course provider that it has been completed as part of your class 2 or 4.

Day 2 - Unit Standard 17577

Demonstrate knowledge of driver licencing requirements for Class 5 full Licence. This theory course takes approximately 5 hours.

Practical Assessment

Depending on prior experience, students are given (as included with the course) up to 2 hours of practical driver training in a Class 5 vehicle prior to undertaking their practical assessment.
The practical assessment is carried out after the theory component has been successfully completed. The assessment requires the trainee to have knowledge and skill to complete the following but is not limited to:
- Inspect a heavy rigid motor vehicle for legal compliance.
- Drive a heavy motor vehicle in different traffic and road conditions.
- Manoeuvre a heavy rigid vehicle in reverse.
- Park and secure a heavy rigid vehicle.
- To maintain a driving hours logbook.

Class 5 Licence Course

Class 5 Driver’s Licence, Go Big or Go Home

If you’re considering upgrading to a class 5 driver’s Licence, 2Fathers Driving Training can get you there. With years of experience driving heavy motor vehicles, our team is committed to ensuring you ace your Class 5 driver’s test.

Get Moving With a Heavy Vehicle Licence

A Class 5 driver’s Licence allows you to operate combination vehicles of over 25,000kg.

Those vehicles might be:

Truck and trailer combination
Tractor units
Semi-trailers
B trains and A trains

Here at 2Fathers, we’re confident that each of our students can pass their Class 5 driver’s test, even if they aren’t so sure themselves. See, as heavy vehicle Licence holders, we understand how to operate larger vehicles and know exactly what to equip you with to ensure you’ll cruise right through your test.

The team at 2Fathers is more than just dedicated to helping you pass your test, though. We work hard to equip you with all the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure your remain safe and secure on New Zealand’s roads.

Contact us to book your Class 5 Licence training today!

$1,100

From, incl. GST

Included in Your Training

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