Driving and Transport
CPIT's programmes of study in Driving and Transport are:
- Certificate in Road Transport
Incorporating unit standards towards NC1227 National Certificate in Goods Service (Core Skills) with Forklift strand Level 2 and NC1228 National Certificate in Goods Service (Heavy Vehicle Driver) Level 3 This full time 14-week programme will prepare you to begin a career in the road transport or goods service industries. As a holder of this certificate you will have completed the required unit standards for the award of a Land Transport NZ Class 2 Drivers Licence, the operation of a forklift (leading to endorsement F), loading a service vehicle, customer service, safe driving, knowledge of driving law and related hazard/risk assessment procedures. Your Class 2 licence and F endorsement will be issued by the LTSA or their agent when you produce a certificate (issued at CPIT) confirming a pass in the required unit standards. - Certificate in Heavy Vehicle Driving
If you are already working (or intending to work) in the road transport industry and need a Class 4 or Class 5 Driver Licence in order to drive goods service vehicles, this part time programme will help you to achieve those goals. - Certificate in Distribution
The CPIT Certificate in Distribution is a self paced programme, with a combination of study and work-based training, designed particularly for those with some experience in the distribution, warehousing or freight forwarding environment.
Why should I study Driving and Transport at CPIT?
- Gain a formal qualification - extend your career opportunities and stand out among your colleagues by gaining a formal qualification in the road transport industry.
- Hands on learning - practical workshops and driving activities will give you the skills required to succeed in this industry.
- Earn while you Learn - complete the Certificate in Road Transport first and then continue studying part time with the Certificate in Heavy Vehicle Driving while you work as an apprentice.
- You'll get the skills that are in demand - TII works closely with the industry to ensure all training is current and relevant
There are ongoing intakes for the Driving and Transport programmes at CPIT. Download the CPIT Application to Study.
What will I study?
The delivery of CPIT's road transport programmes is by classroom teaching for the theory components and by workshop and driving activities for the practical application of the concepts.
Where will I study?
The Driving and Transport programmes are delivered at the CPIT Sullivan Avenue Campus in Opawa, Christchurch where students have access to facilities such as:
- computer suites
- library
- health centre
- cafeteria