This programme focuses on critical skills and knowledge for entry into the road transport industry and is endorsed by the New Zealand Road Transport Association as a cadetship. Cadets will learn skills and knowledge required to safely operate heavy vehicles that require Class 2 (medium rigid vehicle) or Class 4 (heavy rigid vehicle) licences. The programme is split into two key components:

For the first 8 weeks cadets spend 1 day at WITT, 1 day self-directed study and 3 days on work placement.

The last 4 weeks of the programme consists of full-time work placement and assessment within companies.

• 3 years secondary education and 12 or more credits at NCEA Level 1 in each of English and Mathematics or
• Equivalent NQF unit standards or.
• Equivalent knowledge and skills, work experience and/or previous study and
• A current class 1 drivers licence held for at least 6 months prior to starting the programme
• Applicants will also be required to undertake 'fitness to drive' medical and drug tests, an assessment of attitude to safety and to provide evidence of a police check. An interview may also be required.

Click on the following link to apply to enrol in this qualification -

• NZ Students
• International Students
• Apply Online

• 0800 WITT WORKS (0800 948 896)
• info@witt.ac.nz

WITT reserves the right to withdraw or adjust any of the programmes listed, alter start dates or fee schedules and make any other changes as it may deem desirable or necessary, without prior notice. All programmes listed are offered subject to sufficient numbers of enrolments.