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For further information please contact us at our office on free phone 0508 267 637.

Accelerated Driver License Class 2 (Full) to Class 4

Accelerated Driver License Class 2 (Full) to Class 4 Course Information

Cornerstone Training and Management Services Limited is approved to undertake courses to accelerate the driver licence requirements for individuals of 25 years or older. This course is an NZTA-approved training course, designed to fast track an individual from a full Class 2 license to Class 4 learner after which the individual will be eligible to attend an authorised course to obtain a full Class 4 drivers licence.

The course involves assessment of previous driving experience and driving hourís logbook completion at Class 2 level following by formal assessment of knowledge in disciplines associated with load security, driver fatigue management and heavy vehicle stability. To gain competency at Class 4 learner level a candidate must comply with/achieve the following:

• Must be 25 years of age or older
• Provide an original, verified record of having driven a distance of at least 1000 kilometres, UNSUPERVISED, in a vehicle requiring a Class 2 license, since obtaining a full Class 2 license
• Provide copies of a completed driverís logbook for the preceding period of 7 days UNSUPERVISED driving of a vehicle requiring a Class 2 license
• Complete a five-question multi choice test paper relating to load security
• Complete a ten-question multi choice test paper relating to driver fatigue
• Complete a ten-question multi choice test paper relating to heavy rigid vehicle stability

Copies of the log book are to be assessed against the attached assessment criteria and must be 100% correct.

Answers to the multi-choice question must also be 100% correct.

At the conclusion of the above a successful candidate will be issued with an approved NZTA certificate to obtain a Class 4 learner license from their local licensing authority eg AA. On receipt of their learner license a candidate is then eligible to attend an authorised Class 4 Driver License course to gain a full Class 4 license.

COST: Please contact us on free phone 0508 267 637 to obtain the latest costs for your particular area.

Further information can be found at your local NZTA or AA office, or at www.nzta.govt.nz

For further information please contact us at our office on free phone 0508 267 637.

Accelerated Driver License Class 4 (Full) to Class 5

Accelerated Driver License Class 4 (Full) to Class 5 Course Information

Cornerstone Training and Management Services Limited is approved to undertake courses to accelerate the driver licence requirements for individuals of 25 years or older. This course is an NZTA-approved training course, designed to fast track an individual from a full Class 4 license to Class 5 learner after which the individual will be eligible to attend an authorised course to obtain a full Class 5 drivers licence.

The course involves assessment of previous driving experience and driving hourís logbook completion at Class 4 level following by formal assessment of knowledge in disciplines associated with load security, driver fatigue management and heavy vehicle stability. To gain competency at Class 5 learner level a candidate must comply with/achieve the following:

• Must be 25 years of age or older
• Provide an original, verified record of having driven a distance of at least 1000 kilometres, UNSUPERVISED, in a vehicle requiring a Class 4 license, since obtaining a full Class 4 license
• Provide copies of a completed driverís logbook for the preceding period of 7 days UNSUPERVISED driving of a vehicle requiring a Class 4 license
• Complete a five-question multi choice test paper relating to load security
• Complete a ten-question multi choice test paper relating to driver fatigue
• Complete a ten-question multi choice test paper relating to heavy rigid vehicle stability

Copies of the log book are to be assessed against the attached assessment criteria and must be 100% correct.

Answers to the multi-choice question must also be 100% correct.

At the conclusion of the above a successful candidate will be issued with an approved NZTA certificate to obtain a Class 5 learner license from their local licensing authority eg AA. On receipt of their learner license a candidate is then eligible to attend an authorised Class 5 Driver License course to gain a full Class 5 license.

COST: Please contact us on free phone 0508 267 637 to obtain the latest costs for your particular area.

Further information can be found at your local NZTA or AA office, or at www.nzta.govt.nz

For further information please contact us at our office on free phone 0508 267 637.

Class 2 Driver License

(trucks more than 4,500Kgs and less than 18,000Kgs)

Class 2 Driver License Course Information

Attending an NZTA-approved training course, such as this one provided by Cornerstone Training & Management Services Ltd is an essential step toward getting your Class 2 driver license (medium rigid vehicle license).

The course involves formal in-class training in association with the theoretical aspects of road user law, driver fatigue management and the legal requirements for recording work time. This will be followed by the practical aspects of driving a medium rigid heavy vehicle (truck). Each component of the training will be followed by a competency based assessment to confirm a candidateís knowledge to hold a Class 2 driver license. Competency based assessment will be undertaken against the following national unit standards:

• 24089 - Demonstrate knowledge of fatigue management, work time, and driver logbook requirements
• 17574 - Operate a heavy rigid motor vehicle for a class 2 driver licence

Candidates have the option of providing their own truck for the practical training and assessment, or we can organise an appropriate vehicle for course use.

If a candidate intends on providing their own vehicle for training, the vehicle must meet all legal requirements for on-road use and must be loaded to a minimum of half the load capacity.

DURATION: 2 days

PREREQUISITES

You will need to produce the following at the course:

- your driverís licence (you must have held a full class 1 licence for a minimum of 6 months)

- A current class-2 learnerís licence. This involves a 35 question general theory test and 10 question Class 2 specific theory test undertaken at a local AA or Licensing establishment.

At this point you will also need to provide a medical certificate from your Doctor and proof of current address e.g. telephone or power account, or bank statement etc. The Road Code for Heavy Vehicles drivers 2008 provides all information required to pass your learner licence test.

COST

Please contact us on the latest costs for your particular area. In some cases, course costs are subsidised. We aim to keep costs to a minimum, whilst providing the best possible practical training.

PLEASE NOTE: The cost associated with this course is for certification purposes only. Costs associated with purchasing your licence are not included for example, the cost of getting your new licence from the AA (Automobile Association) is not included in the costs associated with this course.

Further information can be found at your local NZTA or AA office, or at www.nzta.govt.nz

For further information please contact us at our office on free phone 0508 267 637.

Class 4 Driver License

(Truck more than 18,000KG)

Class 4 Driver License Course Information

Attending an NZTA-approved training course, such as this one provided by Cornerstone Training & Management Services Ltd is an essential step toward getting your Class 4 drivers license (Heavy rigid vehicle license).

The course involves formal in-class training in association with the theoretical aspects of road user law and, as applicable, driver fatigue management and the legal requirements for recording work time. This will be followed by the practical aspects of driving a heavy rigid motor vehicle (heavy truck). Each component of the training will be followed by a competency based assessment to confirm a candidateís knowledge to hold a Class 4 driver license.

Competency based assessment will be undertaken against the following national unit standards:

• 17576 - Operate a rigid motor vehicle to meet the requirements for a full class 4 driver licence
• 24089 - Demonstrate knowledge of fatigue management, work time, and driver logbook requirements

Unit standard 24089 is only required if the candidate has either not completed this unit previously. Or it has been more than 12 months since the unit was last completed. A candidate has the option of providing their own truck for the practical assessment, or we can organize an appropriate vehicle for course use. If a candidate is supplying their own vehicle for training the vehicle must meet all legal requirements for on-road use and must be loaded to a minimum of half the load capacity.

DURATION: 1 to 2 days depending on experience and whether there is a need to complete unit standard 24089.

PREREQUISITES

You will need to produce the following at the course:
- your driverís licence (minimum current full class 2 licence held for a minimum of 6 months, or 3 months if over the age of 25).
- A current class-4 learnerís licence.

To obtain the learner license you must provide a current medical certificate from your Doctor for driver licence purposes (no older than 60 days, unless one has been produced within the last 5 years for the purposes of driver licensing). Learner licenses are obtained from your local licensing authority.

No theory test is required. It is preferred that a candidate has experience driving a heavy vehicle and in the use of a Road-Ranger transmission. (If not, training can be scheduled upon request at an extra cost to the candidate). The candidate must also bring their driving log-book to the course. If a candidate does not have a logbook, one will be supplied at a cost of $10.00. The candidate is requested to notify us prior to the course if a logbook is required.

Price:

Please contact us for the latest costs for your particular area. In some cases, course costs are subsidised. We aim to keep costs to a minimum, whilst providing the best possible practical training.

PLEASE NOTE: The cost associated with this course is for certification purposes only. Costs associated with purchasing your licence are not included, for example, the cost of getting your new licence from the AA (Automobile Association) is not included in the costs associated with this course.

Further information can be found at your local NZTA or AA office, or at www.nzta.govt.nz

If you have any further queries donít hesitate to contact us at the office on free phone 0508 267 637.

Class 5 Driver License

(truck and trailer more than 25,000KG)

Class 5 Driver License Course Information

Attending an NZTA-approved training course, such as this one provided by Cornerstone Training & Management Services Ltd is an essential step toward getting your Class 5 driver license (heavy combination vehicle license).

The course involves formal in-class training in association with the theoretical aspects of road user law and, as applicable,driver fatigue management and the legal requirements for recording work time. This will be followed by the practical aspects of driving a heavy combination motor vehicle (heavy truck and trailer). Each component of the training will be followed by a competency based assessment to confirm a candidateís knowledge to hold a Class 5 driver license. Competency based assessment will be undertaken against the following national unit standards:

• 17577 - Operate a combination vehicle to meet the requirements for a full Class 5 Drivers licence.
• 24089 - Demonstrate knowledge of fatigue management, work time, and driver logbook requirements

Unit standard 24089 is only required if the candidate has either not completed this unit previously. Or it has been more than 12 months since the unit was last completed.

A candidate has the option of providing their own truck for the practical assessment, or we can organize an appropriate vehicle for course use. If a candidate is supplying their own vehicle for training, the vehicle must meet all legal requirements for on-road use and must be loaded to a minimum of half the load capacity.

Duration: 1 to 2 days depending on experience and whether there is a need to complete unit standard 24089.

Prerequisite

Prior to the course a trainee will be required to:

• A candidate must produce their driverís licence at the course indicating a current class 5 learner licence. To obtain the class 5 learners licence the individual must have held the class 4 full licence for a period of 6 months if under 25 years of age or 3 months if 25 years or older.
• A candidate must bring their logbook.
• It is preferred that a candidate has previous driving experience, particularly the reversing of a Class 5 vehicle, and be familiar with the Road Ranger transmission. If not, training can be scheduled upon request at an additional cost to the trainee.

To gain a Class 5 Learner Licence a trainee is required to provide a current medical certificate for driver licence purposes (if one has not been supplied within the previous 5 years), pass a 35 question general theory test and a 10 question Class 5 specific theory test at a local AA or Licensing Establishment.

Information applicable to the theory tests can be obtained from a book called Road Code for Heavy Vehicle drivers 2008.

Please contact us on the latest costs for your particular area. In some cases, course costs are subsidised. We aim to keep costs to a minimum, whilst providing the best possible practical training.

PLEASE NOTE: The cost associated with this course is for certification purposes only. Costs associated with purchasing your licence are not included, for example, the cost of getting your new licence from the AA (Automobile Association) is not included in the cost associated with this course.

If you have any further queries donít hesitate to contact our office on free phone 0508 267 637.

Advanced Driver Handling

Advanced Driver Handling Course Information

The Advanced Vehicle Handling course has been designed to give trainees both the theoretical and practical knowledge for controlling a vehicleís dynamics in both dangerous situations, and in their normal driving environment. This course does not use a ìskid carî with a skid cage or trolley wheels to induce the loss of control. On this course the candidate will employ a normal (all be it high performance) car, that will loose control due to the structure of the practical environment. This gives the candidate a more thorough view of how easy it is to loose control, and how simple it can be to regain control.

Course Aim: To impart new knowledge about the handling dynamics of light motor vehicles, and the means to utilise these dynamics to maintain control of a vehicle in hazardous driving situations.

The course is not unit standard based however covers the risk reduction and maintenance requirements associated with the general day to day use of a light motor vehicle as well as the more advanced control techniques.

Benefits: NZ Auto Car magazine published a story about advanced driving courses throughout New Zealand. The findings were that companies had large reductions in crash damage, and further reductions in normal fleet running costs. The minimum reduction from any company interviewed was 20%, through to a whopping 66%. Insurance companies may also provide for discounts if the driver of the insured vehicle has undergone advanced vehicle training. These benefits alone (without looking into the safety of drivers and the general public) make this course extremely cost effective.

Duration: 1 complete day. 8am - 5pm

Pre-requisite

Class 1 full licence. Prior driving of a manual vehicle is also necessary, as this is used on the course.

Note: Restricted licences may be permitted on a case-by-case basis. The case for these drivers to attend the course will be taken up with the instructor prior to the course commencement.

Prices: The price of this course can be obtained by contacting our office on free phone 0508 267 637.

If you have any further queries donít hesitate to contact us at any time.