Class 5 Learner Licence
If you are under 25 and have held a class 4 full licence for at least 6 months you can apply for your Class 5 learner licence
If you are over 25 and have held a class 4 full licence for at least 3 months you can apply for your Class 5 learner licence.
You need to produce a medical certificate (if you have not produced one in the past 5 years).
You then need to pass a class 5 theory test unless you have previously passed a Class 3 theory test. The pass mark for HT licences is 33/35.
If you need support with study or might need someone to read questions for you on the test, you can come to one of our HT learner licence workshops. We will go through the things you need to know and ensure you understand the "why?" of the subjects.
If you are confident, you can study yourself using the link below. We also recommend studying the Truck loading Code.
Class 5 Full Licence
Once you have a Class 5 learner licence, you can complete on of our NZTA Approved courses to gain your Class 5 Full Licence.
Courses can be run at our training facility in Paeroa, or at your workplace.
The course consists of study and completion of 2 x Unit Standards covering Knowledge of fatigue management, work time, and driver logbook requirements and Operating a Combination Vehicle to Meet the Requirements for a Full Class 5 Driver Licence.
If you have completed the Logbook unit standard in the past 12 months as part of a heavy vehicle licence approved course, then you will not need to repeat this. We will need to see your course certificate from the previous course. If you did the last course more than 12 months ago, you still may not need to do the unit standard again. Contact us to find out how.
Once you have successfully completed the course assessments, you will be able to take a certificate to any licensing agent and have your class 5 full licence issued.
At the agent you will need;
Your course certificate
Identification and
a medical certificate (if you have not produced one in the past 5 years)