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Advanced Fleet Management Training

SAQA US AATICD-0104 | NQF 5 | Credits 10 | Duration 5 Days
From $1,242 per delegate

Description

This course equips fleet managers with advanced strategies to optimise vehicle utilisation, reduce operational costs, and ensure compliance with South African transport regulations. Participants will learn to analyse fleet data, implement maintenance programmes, and manage driver performance to enhance safety and efficiency.

Learning Outcomes

  • Analyse fleet performance data to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.
  • Implement a preventive maintenance programme that reduces vehicle downtime and extends asset life.
  • Evaluate driver behaviour using telematics and apply corrective coaching to improve safety and fuel economy.
  • Design a fleet compliance framework aligned with South African road transport legislation and company policies.
  • Apply route optimisation techniques to minimise fuel consumption and delivery times.
  • Develop a fleet replacement strategy based on total cost of ownership analysis.

Target Audience

Fleet managers, transport supervisors, logistics coordinators, and operations managers responsible for managing commercial vehicle fleets in South Africa.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Day 1: Strategic Fleet Management Framework

Objectives:
• Understand the strategic role of fleet management in organisational success
• Identify key performance indicators for fleet operations
• Analyse fleet lifecycle costs and total cost of ownership
• Evaluate regulatory compliance requirements for commercial fleets

Topics:
• Introduction to advanced fleet management principles
• Fleet lifecycle management: acquisition, operation, disposal
• Key performance indicators (KPIs) and benchmarking
• Regulatory landscape: SA National Road Traffic Act, overload control, operator fitness
• Risk management and insurance considerations
• Environmental sustainability and green fleet initiatives

Day 2: Fleet Acquisition, Financing, and Disposal

Objectives:
• Evaluate vehicle acquisition strategies (buy vs. lease vs. rent)
• Analyse financing options and their impact on cash flow
• Develop a vehicle replacement and disposal policy
• Apply lifecycle cost analysis to make data-driven decisions

Topics:
• Vehicle acquisition models: outright purchase, finance lease, operating lease
• Total cost of ownership (TCO) calculation
• Residual value forecasting and disposal channels
• Fleet financing: interest rates, depreciation, tax implications
• Replacement strategies: age-based, condition-based, cost-based
• Case study: TCO comparison for a medium-sized fleet

Day 3: Fleet Operations, Maintenance, and Technology

Objectives:
• Implement maintenance strategies to maximise vehicle uptime
• Use telematics and fleet management software for real-time monitoring
• Manage fuel consumption and driver behaviour
• Develop a preventive maintenance schedule

Topics:
• Maintenance strategies: preventive, predictive, reactive
• Fleet management information systems and telematics
• Fuel management: monitoring, reporting, loss prevention
• Driver behaviour management and training
• Tyre management and lifecycle optimisation
• Workshop management and parts inventory control
• Regulatory compliance: vehicle roadworthiness and inspections

Day 4: Advanced Fleet Analytics and Cost Control

Objectives:
• Analyse fleet data to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Implement fuel hedging and procurement strategies
• Optimise route planning and load management
• Evaluate alternative fuel vehicles and electrification

Topics:
• Fleet data analytics: dashboards, exception reporting, trend analysis
• Fuel procurement strategies: bulk buying, hedging, card programmes
• Route optimisation and dynamic scheduling
• Load consolidation and backhauling
• Alternative fuels: biodiesel, natural gas, electric vehicles
• Carbon footprint reduction and sustainability reporting
• Cost control: budget vs. actual variance analysis

Day 5: Strategic Integration, Compliance, and Future Trends

Objectives:
• Integrate fleet management with overall supply chain logistics
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, health and safety, and environmental regulations
• Prepare for emerging trends: autonomous vehicles, shared mobility, IoT
• Develop a fleet management improvement plan

Topics:
• Fleet management and supply chain integration
• Labour relations: driver hours, fatigue management, union engagement
• Health, safety, and environment (HSE) in fleet operations
• Emergency response and crisis management
• Emerging technologies: autonomous trucks, platooning, blockchain
• Future trends: Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS), circular economy
• Presentation of fleet improvement plans

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates Discount
5 3% off
10 6% off
15 9% off
20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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15 9% off
20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
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100 40% off

3% off per 5 delegates, up to 40% for 100+

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