New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Road Transport (Specialist Driver)
MITO New Zealand Incorporated
Subject area
Automotive Vehicle Operations
Qualification
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Entry requirements
Nil
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the commercial road transport industry with people who have the skills and knowledge to safely and competently operate heavy rigid vehicles or heavy vehicle combinations, to ensure the safe and efficient movement of freight within specific industry sectors.
This qualification is targeted at new or existing heavy vehicle drivers who intend to gain skills and knowledge beyond those required to be a licence holder or general heavy vehicle operator. Learners will benefit by having a qualification that enables improved job performance and enhanced employment opportunities in the field of commercial road transport.
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 (NZTA).
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Automotive Engineering and Technology at this level can earn:
$32,000
Median earnings one year after study
$35,000
Median earnings two years after study
$46,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
57%
Employment rate two years after study
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Mary Adeline Allen Scholarship
Provided by:
Kelston Deaf Education Centre - The Tertiary Co-ordinator
Website:
http://www.kdec.school.nz/Education/Scholarships
Value:
Up to $3,000.
Graduate Women Wellington - First in Family Scholarship
Provided by:
Victoria University of Wellington - The Scholarships Office
Website:
http://www.victoria.ac.nz/study/student-finance/scholarships
Value:
$5,000 per annum stipend plus tuition fees up to $5,000 per annum.
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Fax: (04) 494 0006
Email: info@mito.org.nz
Web: http://www.mito.org.nz
The MyQ data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on responses to the MyQ survey provided by recent graduates of this qualification.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.