New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Road Transport (Specialist Driver)

Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Subject area

Automotive Vehicle Operations

Qualification

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Entry requirements

Nil

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

This qualification provides the commercial road transport industry with individuals who have the knowledge and skills required 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.

The qualification is designed for individuals who are already working within the industry and want to gain skills and knowledge beyond those required to be a licence holder or general heavy vehicle operator.

Graduates will be able to work independently.

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:

$64,000

Median earnings one year after study

$64,000

Median earnings two years after study

$65,000

Median earnings five years after study

Status one year after study

Employment rate two years after study

89%

Employment rate two years after study

Data as at November 2022

Contact details

Main Campus Office

Fax: (04) 494 0006
Email: info@mito.org.nz
Web: http://www.mito.org.nz

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

Sources

NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.

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