The British Academy for Training and Development offers the Certificate in Fleet and Transport Management (CFTM) Course, designed for equipping professionals with their requirement in terms of knowledge and tools for managing fleet operations and managing transport systems efficiently.

Planning relates to transport issues, fleet operations management, and logistics coordination, offering a pragmatic understanding and strategic insight for attendees. Strategies for acquisition, maintenance systems, and cost control measures would also be studied to determine how optimal operational efficiency can be realised. The course also covers fuel utilisation, driver management and route planning techniques so that decisions can be taken in the most efficient manner based on data analysis.

The curriculum contains modules on transport laws and compliance, health and safety in transport operations, and sustainability in fleet management, all essential for regulatory requirements compliance and environmental responsibility. Students will also learn about performance monitoring, risk management in transport, and emerging technologies in fleet operations, enabling them to stay at the forefront in a rapidly changing industry.

Objective:

By the end of the training, attendees will be able to:

State the objectives of fleet management and the role of the fleet managerImplement a fleet preventive maintenance programmeDetermine requirements for efficient workshopsCreate fleet safety and driver selection programmesUse capital budgeting techniques to perform vehicle replacement analysisOptimise distribution vehicle routesWrite Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and measure performance of the fleetWho Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

Fleet managers and coordinatorsMaintenance managers and supervisorsTransportation plannersFleet safety managers and operations managers.How Will Attendees Benefit?

Attendees of the CILT Certificate in Fleet and Transport Management (CFTM) Course offered by the British Academy for Training and Development will gain several practical and professional benefits, including:

Advanced managerial skills for handling fleets and transportation in the organisation will allow such immediacy for professionals to have enameled teams working more profitably and less efficiently.More knowledge and understanding about cost containment, fuel efficiency and use of resources optimise the savings deducted from overall profitability in business.Ability to institute efficient maintenance programmes and plans for vehicle acquisitions, which would cut back on downtime and, thus, extended lifespan for fleets.Increased know-how towards legal compliance, standards for transport safety and risk management, making possible smooth and lawful operations.The student's access to the most recent intelligence on sustainable transportation practices and the integration of technology prepares them for future changes in the industry.Routing, monitoring drivers, and performance evaluation skills sharpened can easily translate into increased service quality and customer satisfaction. Possessing a CILT qualification boosts professional credibility by providing channels for career development in both logistics and transport. 

The course is intended for employees who have aspirations in competing for better positions in transport management by utilising best practice and strategic thinking in everyday operations.

• Introduction to fleet management

• Definition of fleet management

• Objectives of fleet management

• Costs associated with fleet management

• Maximizing customer service

• Fleet manager profile

• Fleet maintenance management

• Roles and responsibilities in maintenance

• Benefits of preventive maintenance inspections

• Scope of preventive maintenance programs

• Unscheduled maintenance

• Road calls

• Tire selection and management

• Parts and supply management

• Vendor versus in-house maintenance

• Workshop management

• Workshop layout

• Workshop tools

• Computing workshop productivity

• Facility requirements

• Bay space layout

• Fleet safety management

• Elements of a safety program

• Reasons for accident prevention

• Driver selection criteria

• Fleet skill tests

• Road accident types

• Vehicle selection and replacement

• Vehicle selection criteria

• Own or contract analysis

• Vehicle replacement analysis

• Capital budgeting techniques

• Transportation and distribution planning

• Transportation fundamentals and optimization

• Factors affecting transportation decisions

• Network design options

• Routing of distribution vehicles

• Measuring and improving fleet performance

• Fleet measurement system

• Transportation costs

• Cost ratios

• Transportation asset productivity

• Financial and quality indicators

• Cycle time indicators

• Measuring and improving fleet utilization