Micro-credential enrolment for owner-operators and sole traders

Get NZQA recognised

Smaller than a qualification, micro-credentials certify achievement of a specific set of skills and knowledge and are approved by NZQA.

Complete at your own pace

Unit standards are completed online via eLearning, which allows you to complete theory elements of the programme in your own time.

Future-proof your business

Designed for both employees and business owners seeking foundational knowledge and recognised qualifications.

Automotive industry

More information about this micro-credential is available here.

  • Working Safely with Electric Vehicles Micro-credential provides the skills and knowledge to safely and effectively work on and around electric vehicles.

Commercial Road Transport industry

There are three Commercial Road Transport micro-credentials available.

More information about each micro-credential is available here.

  • Driver Safety Micro-credential provides the foundational knowledge required to understand safe night driving and fatigue and health factors that affect driving performance.
  • Heavy Combination Vehicle Loading Fundamentals Micro-credential provides the foundational knowledge required to understand heavy combination vehicle dynamics, safe driving, loading principles and procedures.
  • Mass and Dimensions Micro-credential provides the foundational knowledge required to understand vehicle mass, dimensions and High Productivity Motor Vehicle permits for drivers.

Owner-operator/sole trader enrolment

This enrolment form is intended for owner-operators and sole traders.

If this does not apply to you but you are currently employed in the automotive or transport and logistics industry, please talk with your employer about creating your enrolment via the MITO Portal. Find out more.

Programme for enrolment

Learner details

Please enter your full name as it appears on your birth certificate or passport (this includes any middle names).

Date of birth

Home postal address

If you do not know your NSN number, you can contact NZQA on 0800 697 296 or complete the form at NZQA. If you do not have an NSN number, please upload your birth certificate or passport.

Company details

If you operate under your own name, enter it below as you would like it to appear on your invoice.

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