The purpose of this course is to produce a Class 2 vehicle operator that will have the knowledge, skills and attributes for all essential areas of the units of competency covered in the Class 2 vehicle course undertaken, enabling the individual to drive effectively and safely. The learner will also be able to demonstrate the appropriate responsibilities of a driver of a Class 2 vehicle with emphasis on accident prevention and driver responsibility.

People credited with this unit standard are able to:

• Identify driving hazards associated with a rigid vehicle and describe measures to reduce the risks associated with the identified hazards.
• Describe requirements relating to safe loading of a rigid vehicle and driving techniques that minimise the adverse effects of a high centre of gravity.
• Carry out a pre-use walk-around inspection of a rigid vehicle.
• Drive a rigid vehicle efficiently in different traffic and road conditions.
• Manoeuvre a rigid vehicle in reverse; park, shut down, and secure a rigid vehicle.
• Complete driver logbook entries.

Learners must have sufficient English to be confident in being assessed under exam like conditions.

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Candidates must hold a minimum of a New Zealand Class 2L driver licence and comply with legislative and NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) approved driver licensing course requirement.