ProfessionalDriver AssessmentsNew Zealand
Serving the greater Christchurch area, PDANZ provides practical, NZTA-approved assessments to help you gain the skills and certifications needed for a safe, compliant, and successful career in the transport industry.
Meet the team
Introducing lead instructor - Kelly Cullen
Kelly is a highly qualified and experienced instructor with a strong background in occupational health and safety, driver education, and adult training. As a certified Independent Driver Assessor and Professional Member of the New Zealand Institute of Safety Management (NZISM), Kelly brings both expertise and a passion for safe, effective learning to every session.
- NZISM Professional Member
- Level 6 H&S Diploma
- Certified Driver Assessor
- All Licence Classes
- Dangerous Goods Expert
- Off-Road & 4WD Trained
- Adult Education Qualified
- Legend
Qualifications
What we offer at PDANZ
NZQA-approved training for commercial drivers. Our expert instructors focus on practical, safety-driven learning to help you stay compliant and confident on the road.
Dangerous goods Unit standard 16718
- Identify and classify dangerous goods for safe transport
- Understand legal duties and emergency procedures
- Learn documentation, segregation, and signage rules
- Prepare to carry hazardous goods on NZ roads safely
Class 2 Unit standard 17574
- Learn to safely operate medium rigid vehicles
- Perform vehicle checks and assess road hazards
- Understand loading, restraint, and road compliance
- Prepare for Class 2 licence and commercial driving
- Driving Licence
Class 4 Unit standard 17576
- Operate heavy rigid vehicles confidently and safely
- Conduct pre-drive checks and manage large loads
- Learn route planning and transport regulations
- Upgrade your licence for larger commercial trucks
- Driving Licence
Forklift OSH & F endorsement Unit standard 18496
- Operate forklifts in a safe and controlled manner
- Perform checks and handle various load types
- Gain hazard awareness for worksite safetyddddd
- Obtain your “F” endorsement for road forklift use
Get in touch
Begin your driving career today!
Feel free to drop us a line and let us know what course you are interested in and Kelly will reply to you ASAP
- Fast response and reliable information.
- Real people and real drivers that care about your career goals.
Servicing the greater Christchurch area
- 0277719577
- kelly@pdanz.co.nz