Overview
The purpose of this course is to produce a Class 2 vehicle operator that will have the knowledge, skills and attributes for all essential areas of the units of competency covered in the Class 2 vehicle course undertaken, enabling the individual to drive effectively and safely.
The trainee will also be able to demonstrate the appropriate responsibilities of a driver of a Class 2 vehicle with emphasis on accident prevention and driver responsibility.
Course Objectives
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
- Identify driving hazards associated with a rigid vehicle and describe measures to reduce the risks associated with the identified hazards.
- Describe requirements relating to safe loading of a rigid vehicle and driving techniques that minimise the adverse effects of a high centre of gravity.
- Carry out a pre-use walk-around inspection of a rigid vehicle.
- Drive a rigid vehicle efficiently in different traffic and road conditions.
- Manoeuvre a rigid vehicle in reverse; park, shut down, and secure a rigid vehicle.
- Complete driver logbook entries.
NZQA Unit Standards
17574 Operate a motor vehicle to meet the requirements for a full Class 2 drivers licence
24089 Demonstrate knowledge of fatigue management, work time, and driver logbook requirements
Course Duration
2 days (18 hrs)
Pre-entry Information
A Class 2 Learners licence.
Unit standard 24089 must be included for all heavy trade licences unless you have qualified on this unit standard within a 12 month period. It is also the pre-requisite for unit 17574.less
