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Short Course

Wheels, Tracks and Rollers (Level 3)

This endorsement allows you to drive a variety of specialised heavy vehicles on the road. 

Core Elements

This endorsement allows you to drive a variety of specialised heavy vehicles on the road. If you do not have this endorsement, you are not legally allowed to drive a special heavy machinery type vehicle on the road.

You will be able to safely check, move and demonstrate the range of functions of a wheeled loader, roller and hydraulic excavator as appropriate.

Where

Greymouth and Westport.

When

Multiple intakes per year. Please enquire for more information.

Method of study

One day short course.

Unit Standards

Gain 9 credits - level 3: 

  • 16701 - Demonstrate Knowledge of driving on a road for endorsement W (Wheels)
  • 16702 - Demonstrate Knowledge of driving on a road for endorsement R (Roller)
  • 16703 - Demonstrate Knowledge of driving on a road for endorsement T (Tracks)

Pre-Requisites

  • Class 1 drivers licence
  • Must be able to provide evidence of at least 6 months of experience of working with vehicles requiring W,T,R endorsements. 

Entry requirements

  • Attestation of previous experience from an employer which covers at least six (6) months operating both excavators and wheeled loaders.
  • Completion of the pre-reading (Operator Safety Manual for Earthmoving Machinery) (this is sent to all accepted students prior to the start date).
  • Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet IELTS (or equivalent) Level 5.5.
    Special notes
    Some courses within this programme require specific levels of physical ability. 

Special notes:

Some courses within this programme require specific levels of physical ability. 

To apply 

Please click the apply button in the top right-hand corner of this webpage to begin the application process or alternatively, email info@tpp.ac.nz to register your interest.

You will be offered a place subject to meeting the entry and selection requirements and the availability of places on the programme. The Polytechnic reserves the right to not accept late applications, i.e., after the programme has started. The Polytechnic reserves the right to cancel, prior to commencement, any programme which does not attract a minimum number of students. The fees shown are indicative only. Both domestic and international fees are subject to change. For further information visit here.