Accelerated Class 2 Licence Course
Class 2 Heavy Truck Licence
Our Class 2 Truck Licence Course is the fast track to your heavy vehicle licence. This accelerated course is designed for drivers who already hold a full car licence and want to upgrade to a Class 2 licence (H2 licence). Whether you’re preparing for new job opportunities, pre-employment driving assessments, or simply want to progress your career, AllTrain provides practical heavy rigid vehicle training across Palmerston North, Whanganui, and the wider Lower North Island, with nationwide delivery available by request.
Course Details
Price: $1,300 + GST
(Includes vehicle hire and Learner Licence fee)
Duration: 3-4 Days Total
Location: Palmerston North (or off-site by arrangement)
Unit Standard: US24089 (Level 3, 5 credits), US17574 (Level 3, 7 credits)
Note: This course can be delivered nationwide. Travel & disbursements may apply.
Tutor Credentials:
At AllTrain, your training is delivered by experienced and qualified instructors. For courses that lead to NZQA credits, assessments are carried out by registered contract assessors on behalf of MITO. All assessments meet national standards and are reported to NZQA to ensure quality and compliance.
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About This Course
Our truck driving course combines classroom learning, logbook training, and hands-on heavy vehicle driving. You’ll get guided support through the Class 2 licence theory test, practice safe loading and reversing, and complete your Class 2 Licence assessment using one of our trucks.
Day 1 – Class 2 Learner Licence
(½ day)
Prepares you for the official Class 2 licence NZ theory test at VTNZ.
Day 2 – Logbook Training (US24089)
(1 day)
Causes and effects of fatigue
Work time limits, rest breaks, and penalties
Completing and presenting compliant logbook entries
Day 3–4 – Class 2 Licence Assessment (US17574)
(½ day theory + 2–3 hour drive)
Hazard identification & risk reduction
Safe loading and stability (high centre of gravity, restraints, penalties)
Pre-drive inspections
Driving practice in urban, rural, and highway conditions
Reversing manoeuvres (straight line + 90° turn)
Parking, shut-down, and securing a heavy vehicle
By the end of the course, you’ll be fully prepared to sit your Class 2 truck licence test and confident driving a heavy rigid vehicle on New Zealand roads.
What You Get
Use of a fully compliant Class 2 truck
Guided support through your Learner Licence, Logbook, and practical driving test
NZQA credits reported on completion
NZTA-approved instructors with real-world driving experience
Small group sizes for maximum hands-on practice
Important to Know
You must hold at least a New Zealand Learner Licence for at least 6 months
Must have a current DL9 medical certificate (issued within 60 days of your Learner test)
Manual driving experience is strongly recommended
Once passed, take your certificate to VTNZ or AA to apply for your full Class 2 licence (additional fee applies)
Learner test resits are at your own cost
Class 2 Licence FAQs
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A Class 2 licence allows you to drive a rigid vehicle up to 18,000kg (and a light trailer up to 3,500kg).
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You need to complete a course like AllTrain’s accelerated programme, which covers the Learner Licence, logbook, and practical assessment. Once you pass, you apply at VTNZ or AA for your full licence.
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Understand the rules for a Class 2 licence in NZ, including legal responsibilities.
Demonstrate knowledge of fatigue management, work time, and logbooks (NZQA US24089).
Safely operate a rigid vehicle (NZQA US17574) — from city streets to highways.
Complete logbook entries to NZ standards and be ready for real-world driving.
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A Class 2 driver is qualified to operate medium rigid vehicles. The next step up from cars and light vehicles.
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New Zealand licences progress as Class 1 (car), Class 2 (medium rigid truck), Class 4 (heavy rigid truck), and Class 5 (articulated truck/tractor-trailer).
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Book a course, pass your Class 2 licence NZ theory test, complete logbook training, and pass the practical truck driving assessment.
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AllTrain’s accelerated course is $1,300 + GST (includes vehicle hire and Learner Licence).
