10 Unit Credit Values

• Role of Transport: categories of goods, perishable goods, dangerous/hazardous goods, bulk liquids/powders, livestock
• Transport: transport modes; infrastructure; vehicles; operations; modal transport; intermodal transport; multimodal transport
• Principles of Transport Planning: linear; hub and spoke; customs; payment of charges; packing and warehousing; insurance; security
• Legislation and Regulations: UK central government structure; UK civil aviation authority; overseas legislation; international commercial terms
• Health and Safety Measures: road transport; HGV driver hours; air transport; transport of dangerous goods; UK health and safety legislation
• Transport Equipment: conveyors; cranes; industrial trucks; importance of standardised transport equipment; multimodal/TEU/ISO containers
• Transport Planning: optimum use of fleet; driver productivity; route planning optimisation; benefits of transport planning
• External Influences: SLEPT analysis
• Demand Types: direct; indirect; consumer demand; seasonal demand; fashion demand; supplier demand; product demand
• Planning with Regard to Modal Choice: timing; damage avoidance; security; distance; degree of control

The above is the unit content for the Transport Planning Operations unit found in the Level 3 qualification. To view more units, click here and select the “Units” tab.