New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Road Transport (Heavy Vehicle Operator)
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Subject area
Automotive Vehicle Operations
Qualification
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Entry requirements
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
This qualification provides the commercial road transport industry with people who have the knowledge and skills required to safely and competently operate heavy rigid vehicles or heavy combination vehicles.
The qualification is designed for new or current heavy vehicle drivers who wish to gain skills and knowledge beyond those required to be a licence holder.
Graduates will be able to work under limited supervision.
This qualification does not permit the holder to drive a motor vehicle on New Zealand roads without a current relevant driver licence issued by the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA).
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Automotive Engineering and Technology at this level can earn:
$53,000
Median earnings one year after study
$58,000
Median earnings two years after study
$63,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
81%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 242 476
Phone: (03) 940 8669
Fax: (03) 366 6544
Email: info@ara.ac.nz
Web: http://www.ara.ac.nz
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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