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Getting an endorsement

Getting an endorsement – PVIO

Getting an endorsement – passenger, vehicle recovery, driving instructor, driver testing officer

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Getting an endorsement - DFRTW

This page will help you if you are applying for any of the DFRTW endorsements.

Endorsement courses

The approved courses for licence endorsements are aligned with unit standards on the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) framework.

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