Overview

This is a refresher course for this will provide the knowledge to safely enter, work in and exit a confined space.

Who Should Attend

This is a refresher course for those that have completed the confined spaces unit standards (see below). This includes those with roles or duties regarding confined space entry including permit issuers or receivers.

Course Objectives

• Demonstrate knowledge of the hazards associated with confined space entry
• Plan and use confined space permits and company specific documentation
• Inspect and use confined space equipment.ie gas detectors, harnesses, tripods and rescue systems
• Develop a rescue plan based on a real life scenario
• Demonstrate a practical understanding of confined space entry, work, exit and rescue.

Pre-Requisites

Trainees must hold the unit standards shown below. Trainees must demonstrate that full NZQA training or refresher training has been completed within 2 years.

NZQA Units Refreshed

Duration

One Day

Attendance Capacity

Minimum of 8 trainees and a Maximum of 10 trainees per programme.

Cost

Course Fees

$330.00 + GST per person

Course costs include all learning materials and certificate.

Overview

D Endorsement – Dangerous Goods Licence

If you’re transporting dangerous or hazardous goods, you need a dangerous goods (D) endorsement on your driver licence. Dangerous goods include substances and articles that have explosive, flammable, toxic, infectious or corrosive properties. They also include containers that have held dangerous goods.

To find out more – some useful information is available on the NZTAwebsite.

Duration

One Day

Cost

Course fee

$290.00 + GST

Note: Includes Segregation Wheel

Special Notes

This endorsement will need to be renewed every five years.

Overview

If you’re transporting dangerous or hazardous goods, you need a dangerous goods (D) endorsement on your driver licence. Dangerous goods include substances and articles that have explosive, flammable, toxic, infectious or corrosive properties. They also include containers that have held dangerous goods.

This licence endorsement needs to be renewed every 5 years.

Duration

One Day

Pre-Requisites

Must hold a minimum of a full Class 1 licence.

Cost

Standard Price

$195 + GST

Special Notes

This endorsement will need to be renewed every five years.

If your Dangerous Goods licence expired over 12 months ago you will need to resit the full Dangerous Goods course.

Overview

V Endorsement – Vehicle Recovery Service – this is a theory assessment only.

If you want to drive a vehicle in a vehicle recovery service, you must have a current V endorsement on your driver licence.

The most common types of vehicle used in vehicle recovery services are tow trucks and car transporters.

To find out more – some useful information is available on the NZTA website.

Duration

One – Two days depending on prior training.

Pre-Requisites

• Must hold a minimum of a full Class 1 licence for at least 2 years.
• You must hold unit standard 24089 Logbook and Fatigue (current within the las 12 months).

Cost

Course Fee

$370.00 + GST

Course does not include unit standard 24089.  If you require this unit standard please contact AMS Group to register for our next available course date.

Scheduled Course Locations

Please note that courses are available at a number of AMS Group branch locations, these are listed below. If there are no course locations shown below, courses can be arranged to be delivered at your place of work. Contact us to  find out more about our on-site training options available for this course or enquire below.

Overview

To do any combination of Wheels, Tracks or Rollers together will take approximately four hours.

This course includes theory and practical components.

If you drive a special-type vehicle that isn’t a forklift on the road, you must have an R, T or W endorsement on your driver licence.

To find out more – some useful information is available on the NZTA website.

Duration

1 Day (6 hours)

Pre-Requisites

Must hold a minimum of a full Class 1 licence.

Cost

Full Wheels Tracks and Rollers – 3 Endorsements (W, T and R)

$345.00 + GST per person

Includes all learning material and course completion certificate.

Important Note

Once you have completed the approved course you will be given a certificate. You must take this to an NZTA licensing agent (VTNZ or AA) and have your endorsement(s) put on your licence.

The certificate is not a valid endorsement on your licence.

Overview

This course is aimed at producing a chainsaw operator that is able to safely demonstrate and apply the knowledge for chainsaws use contained in the Approved Code of Practice. They will also be able to demonstrate and apply their responsibilities under the requirements of the Health and Safety legislation in relation to chainsaw operation.

Note: This course is designed for the occasional user, as an introduction to chainsaw use, and for the use of a chainsaw in a workplace. This is not an advanced course and does not cover tree felling.

For more information download our brochure

(PDF).

This course is provided through a contracting arrangement between the primary contract holder (the AMS Group Limited), and its sub-contractor (Natural Instincts Limited).

Course Content

In line with code of practice guidelines the course covers the following knowledge and skills:

• Describe the requirements relating to the transport and use of chainsaw fuel
• Describe personal protection and first aid requirements for chainsaw operators
• Check a chainsaw and its components
• Explain how a chainsaw functions
• Demonstrate knowledge of the hazards which influence the operation of the chainsaw
• Prepare to operate a chainsaw
• Start and test a chainsaw
• Use a chainsaw to make cuts

The course can be customised to incorporate specific company policies and procedures for chainsaw use.

NZQA Unit Standards Included

Duration

One or two days.

There is both a one day option and a two day option available. The one day course is only available where an organisation has a relevant Health and Safety Programme that addresses active chainsaw use in the field and this can be verified and documented by AMS Group/Natural Instincts, or is used as a refresher. The full two day programme covers the Code of Practice allowing for a modified programme to meet specialist workplace requirements.

Attendance Capacity

Maximum of 6 trainees per trainer. Minimum numbers can be negotiated upon request.

Cost

POA based on specific course content requirements.

Special Notes

It is recommended as “best practice” that refresher training is completed every 2 years.

Scheduled Course Locations

Please note that courses are available at a number of AMS Group branch locations, these are listed below. If there are no course locations shown below, courses can be arranged to be delivered at your place of work. Contact us to  find out more about our on-site training options available for this course or enquire below.

Overview

This course is aimed at producing 4WD operators that can demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attributes for all essential areas of the units of competency covered under the full “best practice” guidelines for 4WD operation in the workplace. This includes being able to drive a 4WD over varied terrain safely, effectively and responsibly. Driving techniques that minimise negative impact upon the environment are encouraged.

The course can be customised to incorporate company policies and procedures, (e.g. site entry).

For more information download our brochure

(PDF).

This course is provided through a contracting arrangement between the primary contract holder (the AMS Group Limited), and its sub-contractor (Natural Instincts Limited).

Course Content

In line with the code of practice guidelines the course covers the following knowledge and skills:

• Vehicle designs and operating systems
• Pre-drive preparation
• Hazard identification and safety margin assessment specific to terrain
• Terrain contour and composition recognition
• Hill ascents, descents, traverse driving, and associated problems
•  Understanding of vehicle movement utilising traction, momentum, gravity and centrifugal force combinations
• Introduction to trailer towing (on and off road)
• Introduction to four wheel drive recovery techniques and equipment
• Understand new technology

Note that additional content can be added in order to customise the course to workplace requirements.

Pre-Requisites

A current full class 1 licence.

NZQA Unit Standards

Included

Optional

There are additional optional unit standards available for this course. You have the ability to tailor a course to suit your staff requirement.

Specialist Skills

Specialist skills are also able to be added to the solution for your driving environment. Creating a relevant programme will reduce risk in your organisation.

Snow Driving

Vehicle Extractions & Recovery

Defensive Driving – Driver Awareness

Duration

The duration of this course (1 or 2 days) will vary depending on the experience of the trainees. If the trainees have no prior off road experience the additional day allows for more off road driving situations in theory and practice, reducing driver risk. Different combinations of the above NZQA unit standard courses may require extra time to complete. Talk with us about your requirements.

Attendance Capacity

Maximum of 10 trainees per trainer. Minimum numbers can be negotiated upon request. Where higher trainee numbers are requested, or specialised course modules are required, additional qualified trainers may be in attendance to assist.

Cost

Our 4WD course is customised to your enviornment and team.  POA based on specific course content requirements.

Special Note

Non-unit standard based training is also available. NZQA Unit Standards will not be assessed or awarded. The programme can be customised to meet your requirements and can include elements from the above unit standard based training as well as additional modules from the skills listed.

• On road driving skills
• Off road driving skills
• Defensive driving / driver awareness / driver assessment
• In-forestry (suitable for those that work in forestry environments)
• Winter or slippery conditions driving
• Chains
• Recovery
• Trailers, loads, and load security (both on and off road)
• Develop a plan for driving

Please contact us for more information.

Scheduled Course Locations

Please note that courses are available at a number of AMS Group branch locations, these are listed below. If there are no course locations shown below, courses can be arranged to be delivered at your place of work. Contact us to  find out more about our on-site training options available for this course or enquire below.