Fleet Management Course at Megasize College
What is Fleet Management?
Fleet management refers to all actions that need to take place to keep a fleet running efficiently, on time, and within budget. It is the processes used by fleet managers to monitor fleet activities and make decisions about proper asset management, dispatch and routing, and vehicle acquisition and disposal.
| Brief Description |
| The short course in Fleet Management provides you with a basic understanding of the different elements of fleet management, while specifically focusing on vehicle utilisation, whole-life costs, tendering, vehicle maintenance and regulatory requirements. You will become familiar with the various role-players and stakeholders in the value chain and how to effectively manage your fleet. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| After successfully completing the course, you will be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding ofthe different elements of fleet managementthe role-players and stakeholders in the fleet business, andhow to manage a fleet effectively. |
| Course Content |
| Theme 1: Fleet management in perspective The role of fleet management The National road traffic act and operating vehicle types The five critical challenges in road transportTheme 2: Equipping the road transport operation Acquisition of vehicles Insurance aspects Human resource aspects Management of consumables Service, maintenance and repairsTheme 3: Vehicle operations Vehicle utilisation Routing and scheduling Risk and safety managementTheme 4: Vehicle costing Costing concepts Costing exercisesTheme 6: Budgeting and vehicle replacement Budgeting- an essential management tool Vehicle replacementTheme 7: Shipper strategies Own transport or contracting out Carrier selection Tendering, contracts and service level agreements Customer service |
| Entry Requirements |
| Prospective delegates should at least have a National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification. |