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Wheels, Tracks and Rollers Endorsement (WTR) - Porirua
If your job requires transporting loaders, graders, rollers or tracked machines on public roads, you need the right endorsement on your licence. Our NZTA-approved WTR course (also known as WRT) runs from our Porirua training facility and covers all three endorsements: Wheels (W), Tracks (T) and Rollers (R).
What is a (W)heels, (T)racks and (R)ollers Endorsement?
A WTR endorsement is a licence add-on, not an operator qualification. It proves you’ve completed a theory course and shown you can move a special-type vehicle safely on and off a road.
Without certification, operating these vehicles on public roads, carparks, beaches, riverbeds or unlocked private yards is illegal; this applies to individual operators and civil crews alike.
Do You Need a WTR?
You need a W, T or R endorsement if you drive any special-type vehicle on a road. This does not include agricultural vehicles, tractors or forklifts (forklifts have their own separate F endorsement).
Here’s a quick breakdown:
- W (Wheels) — for machines on wheels that aren’t forklifts, passenger vehicles, tractors, fire engines, trade vehicles or recovery vehicles. Think loaders, graders, scrapers.
- T (Tracks) — for machines on self-laying tracks (caterpillar tracks). Think excavators or dozers being moved on a road.
- R (Rollers) — for machines that run on rollers, like road rollers used in roadworks and construction.
Which Licence Class Do You Need?
The endorsement alone isn’t enough. You also need the right class of full licence based on the weight and speed of the vehicle.
| Special-Type Vehicle | Class 1 (Full) | Class 2 (Full) | Class 4 (Full) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollers or self-laying tracks | Up to 18,000 kg GLW | Over 18,000 kg GLW | — |
| Wheels — up to 30 km/h on the road | Up to 18,000 kg GLW | Over 18,000 kg GLW | — |
| Wheels — over 30 km/h on the road | Up to 4,500 kg GLW | 4,500 kg to 18,000 kg GLW | Over 18,000 kg GLW |
GLW = Gross Laden Weight
Course Details
- Location: Porirua (our Porirua training facility)
- Duration: Up to one day (depends on numbers and practical requirements)
- What's covered: In-class theory followed by a practical assessment
- Pre-reading: We'll send you the study material before your course date so you can come prepared
- Unit Standards: 16701 (Wheels), 16702 (Rollers), 16703 (Tracks)
- On completion: You'll receive an NZTA certificate. Take this to your nearest licensing agent (AA or VTNZ) to get the endorsement added to your licence. You cannot legally operate on a road until the endorsement appears on your licence.
Prerequisites
You must hold a full New Zealand Class 1 (car) licence to sit this course. If you’re operating heavier machines, you’ll need the appropriate higher class licence as shown in the table above.
Pricing
$525 incl. GST for all three endorsements (W, T and R).
Only need one or two? No problem. Give us a call and we can sort out individual pricing.
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Book online now to lock in your spot. We’ll send through your pre-course reading so you’re set up for the day.
Or call us on 027 287 3748 if you’ve got questions.
$525
incl. GST
Included in Your Training
- 1 day training
- Includes free Pen, Mini Torch
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