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Level 2

Operate truck-mounted load lifting equipment
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 5

1754 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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This unit standard is for drivers and others engaged in loading and unloading road haulage vehicles. People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare load lifting equipment for operation; transfer a load; and secure load lifting equipment for transport.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Demonstrate knowledge of courier industry operations
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3

20076 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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This unit standard is relevant to motor vehicle, bicycle, and foot couriers. People credited with this unit standard are able to describe: courier operations and skills; a courier company; and legal and financial aspects of courier operations.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Process documents and information as a courier operator
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

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20077 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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This unit standard is relevant to motor vehicle, bicycle, and foot couriers. People credited with this unit standard are able to complete documentation and carry out electronic information processing as a courier operator.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Describe requirements for owning, driving, and caring for a courier light motor vehicle
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

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20079 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe requirements in owning and driving a light motor vehicle used for courier operations, and describe safety and maintenance requirements of a light motor vehicle used for courier operations.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Describe requirements for owning, riding, and caring for a courier motorcycle
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20080 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe requirements in owning and riding a motorcycle used for courier operations, and describe safety and maintenance requirements of a motorcycle used for courier operations.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Level 3

Load and unload a heavy goods vehicle

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1753 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare a load plan for a heavy goods vehicle; load a heavy goods vehicle; restrain and secure the load; and unload a heavy goods vehicle.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Transport aggregates by truck
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Wed Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2025.

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1759 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare for a trip to transport aggregates by truck; load aggregates onto a truck for transportation; and convey and deliver the load of aggregates.

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Operate a truck mounted sideloader

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Version 4

17679 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe truck mounted sideloader operations; check a truck mounted sideloader; ensure site safety; load a container from the ground onto a sideloader vehicle; unload a container from a sideloader vehicle onto the ground; and transfer a container from one vehicle to another.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Transport bulk dry goods by heavy motor vehicle
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Wed Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2025.

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17680 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe types of bulk dry goods; prepare a vehicle for the transport of bulk dry goods; prepare the site and vehicle for the loading of bulk dry goods; load bulk dry goods; secure the site and vehicle after loading; record the weight of the load; drive a heavy vehicle loaded with bulk dry goods onto a property with restricted access; and make preparations and unload bulk dry goods from a heavy motor vehicle and restore the site and vehicle after unloading.

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Carry out urgent courier operations
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 4 This unit standard replaced unit standard 1769.

20081 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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This unit standard is aimed at people operating urgent courier runs using light motor vehicles or motorcycles. People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare for an urgent courier run; build an urgent courier run; and demonstrate care and good conduct during urgent courier operations.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Carry out non-urgent courier operations
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20082 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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This unit standard is aimed at people who operate non-urgent courier runs using light motor vehicles, including light trucks. People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare for a non-urgent courier run; build a non-urgent courier run; and demonstrate care and good conduct during non-urgent courier operations.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Demonstrate knowledge of the transportation of Class 1 Explosives by road

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33315 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for the drivers of road transport vehicles that carry goods classified as Class 1 Explosives under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act 1996. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: legislation relating to the transportation of Class 1 Explosives; United Nations Identification system for Class 1 Explosives; the segregation of explosives and classification process of mixed loads; documentation requirements for dangerous goods; and the initial response required for a dangerous goods emergency. They are also able to explain road transport procedures for Class 1 Explosives and describe offences and penalties relating to the transportation of Class 1 Explosives.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of the transfer of Class 1 Explosives

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33316 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for people who control the transfer of Class 1 Explosives from one mode of transport to another. It covers the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017. People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe legislation relating to the handling of Class 1 Explosives; demonstrate knowledge of United Nations Identification system for Class 1 Explosives, and the segregation of explosives and classification process of mixed loads; explain transfer zone requirements; demonstrate knowledge of documentation requirements for dangerous goods, and the initial response required for a dangerous goods emergency; and describe offences and penalties relating to Class 1 Explosives.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Level 4

Transport gas cylinders by road

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15159 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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This unit standard is for drivers of heavy rigid or heavy combination vehicles that carry gas cylinders containing hazardous or non-hazardous gases under pressure (including cryogenic gases) with a capacity of less than 500 litres. People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the properties and hazards of gases in cylinders and the features of vehicles that transport gas cylinders; carry out a pre-trip inspection; position vehicle and prepare to load gas cylinders; load a vehicle with gas cylinders; transport a load safely and efficiently to a customer site; deliver a load to a customer site; and describe procedures for emergencies.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Transport bulk gases by road
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 5

15160 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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This unit standard is for drivers of road tank wagons who load, transport and unload bulk gases under pressure, including hazardous and non-hazardous gases, cryogenic liquids and compressed liquefied gases, but excluding liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The transport of bulk LPG is covered in unit standard 15161. People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the properties and hazards of the gas being transported and the features of tank wagons that transport gases; carry out a pre-trip inspection; position the vehicle and prepare to load; load a vehicle with bulk gas; transport a load safely and efficiently to a customer site; deliver a load to a customer site; and describe procedures for emergencies.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Transport bulk liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by road
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

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15161 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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This unit standard is for drivers of road tank wagons who load, transport, and unload bulk liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), including propane and butane. People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the properties and hazards of LPG and the features of tank wagons that transport LPG; carry out a pre-trip inspection; position the vehicle and prepare to load; load a vehicle with bulk LPG; transport a load safely and efficiently to a customer site; deliver a load to a customer site; and describe procedures for emergencies.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Drive prime mover with single or multiple trailers
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1755 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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This unit standard is for drivers of all heavy articulated vehicles: prime mover with semi-trailer, simple trailer, or full trailer; B trains; A-trains; and logging jinkers. People credited with this unit standard are able to: establish that all vehicle and trailer systems are in operating condition, as defined by law; steer, manoeuvre, and position a vehicle; manoeuvre a vehicle in reverse; manage engine power; drive a vehicle in different traffic and road conditions; operate a vehicle efficiently; stop a vehicle; couple and uncouple trailer units; maintain vehicle serviceability during a trip; park and secure prime mover; carry out accident and emergency procedures; and meet statutory requirements for the operation of a prime mover with single or multiple trailers.

Standard-setting body:

NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated) - Tranzqual ITO

Transport bulk non-flammable liquids by road
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Wed Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2025.

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1756 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare for a trip to transport bulk non-flammable liquids by road; load the vehicle; drive the vehicle; unload the vehicle at the customer''s site; and describe actions to be taken in the event of mishaps.

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Transport bulk flammable liquids by road

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1757 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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This unit standard is for drivers of road tank wagons who load, transport, and unload bulk liquids that are classified as flammable under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act 1996. People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the properties and hazards of the flammable liquid being transported and the features of the tank wagons that transport flammable liquids; carry out a pre-trip inspection; position vehicle and prepare to load; load a vehicle with bulk flammable liquid; transport a load safely and efficiently to a customer site; deliver a load to a customer site; and describe procedures for emergencies.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Deliver and spread base-course aggregates by truck
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Wed Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2025.

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1760 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to deliver base-course material to stockpile by truck and spread base-course material onto road surfaces by truck.

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Transport vehicles by road transporter
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

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1761 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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This unit standard is for drivers of road haulage vehicles carrying vehicles. People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare for a trip; load the transporter; convey the load; and unload the transporter.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Transport containerised cargo by road
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Wed Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2025.

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1762 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the driver''s responsibilities for the carriage of containerised loads; prepare for a trip to transport containerised cargo by road; load and secure container(s) for transportation by road; convey container(s); and unload container(s).

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Transport logs by heavy motor vehicle

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1763 Unit Standard 12 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare for transportation of logs by heavy motor vehicle; drive a heavy motor vehicle on forest roads; prepare to oversee, and oversee the loading of logs; secure the load; and deliver and oversee unloading of logs.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Transport livestock by heavy motor vehicle
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3

1764 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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This unit standard is for drivers of road haulage vehicles carrying bulk livestock, including sheep, goats, cattle, pigs, deer, and horses. People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare to transport livestock; assemble livestock; load and unload livestock; convey livestock; deal with contingencies; and describe the responsibilities of the driver when a stock vehicle is being transported by sea.

Standard-setting body:

NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated) - Tranzqual ITO

Transport refrigerated cargo by road
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

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1765 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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This unit standard is for drivers of road haulage vehicles, with or without their own refrigeration units, that carry refrigerated cargo. People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare for a trip; load the vehicle; convey the refrigerated load; and unload the vehicle.

Standard-setting body:

NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated) - Tranzqual ITO

Transport overdimension or overweight loads by road
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 5 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 23886 and unit standard 23887.

1766 Unit Standard 18 Credits

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This unit standard is for drivers of vehicles carrying loads that exceed maximum vehicle limits in terms of weight or dimensions. People completing this unit standard will be able to: prepare to transport an overdimension and/or overweight load; prepare the load and vehicle for transport; transport the load; deliver the load; describe emergency procedures; and describe vehicle recovery techniques.

Standard-setting body:

NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated) - Tranzqual ITO

Transport building structures by road
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

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1767 Unit Standard 20 Credits

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This unit standard is for drivers transporting houses and similar building structures by trailer, and covers the driver's responsibilities from pick-up to set-down. The unit standard does not include the preparation of the building structure itself. People credited with this unit standard will be able to: prepare to transport a building; load the building on to the vehicle; describe specialist driving techniques for transporting buildings; transport the building; unload the building; describe emergency procedures; and describe vehicle recovery techniques.

Standard-setting body:

NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated) - Tranzqual ITO

Transport logs by overdimension heavy combination motor vehicle in off-highway environments

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18931 Unit Standard 12 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare for log transportation by overdimension vehicle; prepare to oversee, and oversee, the loading of logs onto an overdimension vehicle; drive an overdimension logging vehicle off highway; and oversee the unloading of logs from an overdimension vehicle.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Drive a heavy combination goods service vehicle in a safe and fuel efficient manner
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 2 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 26776.

22215 Unit Standard 12 Credits

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This unit standard recognises the skills and knowledge beyond those required to obtain a full Class 5 driver licence. People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain factors that influence safe and efficient driving; explain the operating characteristics of heavy combination motor vehicle systems in relation to safe and efficient driving; and demonstrate safe and efficient driving techniques in a heavy combination motor vehicle.

Standard-setting body:

NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated) - Tranzqual ITO

Drive a heavy rigid goods service vehicle in a safe and fuel efficient manner
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 2 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 26777.

22216 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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This unit standard recognises the skills and knowledge beyond those required to obtain a full Class 4 driver licence. People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain factors that influence safe and efficient driving; explain the operating characteristics of heavy rigid motor vehicle systems in relation to safe and efficient driving; and demonstrate safe and efficient driving techniques in a heavy rigid motor vehicle.

Standard-setting body:

NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated) - Tranzqual ITO

Transport bulk hazardous non-flammable liquids by road
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 2

25985 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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This unit standard is for the drivers of road tank wagons and vehicles transporting demountable tanks who load, transport, and unload bulk hazardous non-flammable liquids that are defined under the Hazardous Substance and New Organisms (HSNO) Act 1996 as hazardous substances of Classes 5, 6, 8, and 9. This unit standard does not apply to the transportation of bulk flammable liquids, bulk gases or bulk liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). These competencies are covered in unit standards 1757, 15160, and 15161 respectively. People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the properties and hazards of the product being transported and the features of the vehicles that transport bulk hazardous non-flammable liquids; carry out a pre-trip inspection; position the vehicle and prepare to load; load a vehicle with bulk hazardous non-flammable liquids; transport a load safely and efficiently to a customer site; deliver a load to a customer site; and describe procedures for emergencies.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Meet Approved Handler requirements for the transport of bulk hazardous substances by road
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Wed Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2025.

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Version 2 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 33318.

25986 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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This unit standard is for the drivers of road transport vehicles that transport bulk hazardous substances and are required, under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act 1996, to be Approved Handlers for the classifications of hazardous substances that they transport. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of HSNO legislation for the handling, use, and control of hazardous substances; demonstrate knowledge required of an Approved Handler for the bulk hazardous substance being transported by road; and transfer a bulk hazardous substance to and from a road transport vehicle.

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate advanced driving techniques and a professional attitude as a heavy combination vehicle driver

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Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 22215.

26776 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the operating principles, characteristics and limitations of heavy combination vehicle systems; demonstrate a professional attitude as a heavy combination vehicle driver; and demonstrate operating techniques that produce safe and fuel-efficient driving.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate advanced driving techniques and a professional attitude as a heavy rigid vehicle driver

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Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 22216.

26777 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the operating principles, characteristics and limitations of heavy rigid vehicle systems; demonstrate a professional attitude as a heavy rigid vehicle driver; and demonstrate operating techniques that produce safe and fuel-efficient driving.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Transport bulk hazardous substances by road

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Version 1 This unit standard replaced unit standard 25986.

33318 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for the drivers of road transport vehicles that transport bulk hazardous substances, excluding flammable liquids. People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe legislation for the handling, use, and control of hazardous substances under the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017; demonstrate knowledge required of a driver for the bulk hazardous substance being transported by road; and transfer a bulk hazardous substance to and from a road transport vehicle.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

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