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Class 4 Truck Licence (1 Day, must hold current 24089 logbook unit)

Key Information

Duration: 1 Days theory, followed by practical training and assessment drive to take place during the 2 days following theory.

Maximum Attendees: 10

Training available nationwide at one of our centres, or your own workplace

Price (excl GST)

$975 Per Person

Price (excl GST)

$8500 Company Booking

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The Class 4 Licence allows you to drive a vehicle 18,000kg and over. 

Overview

Completing our NZTA approved Class 4 Licence course eliminates the learner licence period of six months.

This includes trucks that have loads like aggregates and fertiliser and other bulk trucks such as concrete mixers, waste, refuse and recycling trucks and much more. Drivers with this class of licence are highly sought after by many companies offering plenty of opportunities for a career pathway to heavy vehicle haulage and Class 5 driving.

A Class 4 learner licence (4L) must be obtained before the course. You are also required to have gained unit standard 24089 (logbook) within the last 12 months. 

Please check the dates on your confirmation letter carefully as we do occasionally need to change the timetable to cater for public holidays and truck and trainer availability.

Please note: The transmission and type of the truck cannot be confirmed due to the nature of our courses and truck availability. We recommend that if you are unfamiliar with driving a Class 4 truck or a manual transmission that you take advantage of additional training lessons prior to the course.

Please contact us to discuss your options, you will need your learner licence prior to being able to undertake practical drive lessons.

Please bring along your ID - We need to verify the identity of students in attendance, please bring ID with you on the day of training.

Key Learning Outcomes:

  • Stage 1 - 1 Day Class 4 Licence theory for unit standard 17576.
  • Stage 2 - 2 Hours Be available for a practical training and assessment across the following 2 days, NZQA Unit Standard 17576

Prerequisites:

  • 18 years of age or over
  • Purchase your own Class 4 learner’s licence (4L)
  • Held a full Class 2 licence for at least six months if under 25 or at least three months if 25 or over
  • Current Driver’s Medical certificate. (A driver’s medical is valid for 5 years once lodged with NZTA). This can be obtained from your Doctor.
  • Logbook & Fatigue 24089, If you hold unit standard 24089, it is current and you can provide evidence (course certificate), you will be eligible to complete this training in one day.

Important Note for Holders of Current Class 2, 4, or 5 Licences:

If you currently hold a Class 2, 4, or 5 licence and need to drive without a supervisor during training, you are required to apply for an exemption. This process involves completing a DL4B form, which can be found here on the NZTA website. The exemption allows you to meet legal requirements for training without being accompanied by a supervisor.

Entry Criteria:

All students are required to have a level of written and oral English equivalent to NCEA level 1 (year 11) or IELTS 5.5 or higher, to be eligible to attend our courses. The person responsible for making bookings or authorising attendance on the course must agree to these Terms and Conditions prior to acceptance of their student(s) onto the course. Where a student does not meet our English language requirement a reader/writer must be supplied by the student or the person responsible for authorising the student’s attendance. The reader/writer cannot be another student attending the same course.

Class 4 Truck Licence FAQs

  • Class 4 Truck Licence 1-day FAQs

    • How long does it take to get a Class 4 truck licence in NZ?

      If you have completed the required 24089 logbook unit within the past year, you can complete your Class 4 training in a shorter time. With unit standard 24089, you can obtain your Class 4 truck license after just one day of theory training, followed by practical lessons and assessment over the next two days.
    • What does the Class 4 truck licence (1-Day) course include?

       

      The Class 4 truck licence course includes 1 day of theory training covering unit standard 17576, followed by practical training and an assessment to meet the requirements of NZTA. You’ll also need to provide evidence of unit standard 24089 (logbook and fatigue management) to ensure you're eligible for this 1-day course.
    • Do I need a Class 4 learner’s licence to enrol in the course?

      Yes, you must hold a Class 4 learner’s licence (4L) before you can enrol in the Class 4 truck licence course. If you don't have it, you must obtain it prior to attending the training. The course also requires that you’ve completed unit standard 24089 (logbook and fatigue management) within the last 12 months.
    • What vehicles can I drive with a Class 4 licence?

      A Class 4 licence allows you to drive vehicles over 18,000kg, including bulk trucks like concrete mixers, aggregate haulers, and waste management trucks. This class of licence opens doors to jobs in heavy vehicle haulage and can lead to further opportunities such as a Class 5 licence.
    • What are the requirements for the Class 4 truck licence (1-Day) course?

      To attend the Class 4 Truck Licence 1-day course, you must:

      • Be over 18 years old
      • Have held a full Class 2 licence (for at least 6 months if under 25, or 3 months if over 25)
      • Provide a driver's medical certificate
      • have completed unit standard 24089 (logbook and fatigue management)
    • Is the Safety’n Action Class 4 licence course NZTA-approved?

      Yes, the Class 4 truck licence course is NZTA-approved, ensuring that your training and qualification meet New Zealand's highest standards for heavy vehicle operation. Completing this course will equip you with the skills needed to drive vehicles like waste trucks, cement mixers, and aggregate haulers.
    • Where can I take Class 4 truck driver training?

      Safety’n Action offers nationwide training for the Class 4 truck licence. You can attend one of our training centres, or if you have a group, we can bring the training to your workplace.

NZQA Unit Standards Included

  • Unit Standards - CL4 TL 2

    Unit

    Level

    Credit

    Description

    24089 3

    5

    Demonstrate knowledge of fatigue management, work time, and driver logbook requirements

    17576 3

    7

    Operate a rigid vehicle to meet the requirements for a full Class 4 driver licence