10 Unit Credit Values

• Role of Road Transport: Types of road transport; Movement of freight; The environment; Sustainability
• Setting Standards and Performance Measurements: Performance management; Design vehicles; Visibility; Transport planning; Quantitative research; Planning freight movements; Selecting the mode; The planning decision; Contingency planning; Risk management; Basic planned maintenance
• Scheduling, Quality and Security: Level of service; Security measures
• Route Planning: Journey planning; Distribution planning; Modes of transport; Distribution channels; Role of the Government; Packaging
• Role of Management: Performance management; Personal and professional skills; Leadership styles and qualities; Motivation
• Effective Communication Skills: Communication methods; Communication styles; Decision making

The above is the unit content for the Road Freight Management unit found in the Level 5 qualification. To view more units, click here and select the “Units” tab