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Advanced Fleet Management Training

SAQA US AATICD-0104 | NQF 5 | Credits 10 | Duration 5 Days
From $913 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 master data-driven decision-making, risk management, and sustainable fleet practices to enhance organisational efficiency.

Learning Outcomes

  • Analyse fleet performance data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve efficiency.
  • Evaluate and select appropriate vehicle acquisition, maintenance, and disposal strategies.
  • Implement advanced telematics and route optimisation systems to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
  • Design a comprehensive fleet safety and compliance programme aligned with South African legislation.
  • Apply financial principles to manage fleet budgets, total cost of ownership, and asset lifecycles.
  • Demonstrate leadership in managing driver behaviour, training, and performance monitoring.

Target Audience

Fleet managers, transport supervisors, logistics coordinators, and operations managers seeking to elevate their fleet management expertise beyond foundational knowledge.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment. However, prior experience in fleet or transport operations is recommended.

Course Outline

Day 1: Foundations of Fleet Management

Objectives:
• Understand the strategic role of fleet management in organisational success
• Identify key components of a fleet management system
• Explain the legal and regulatory framework governing fleet operations in South Africa
• Recognise the importance of safety and compliance in fleet management

Topics:
• Overview of fleet management: scope, objectives, and benefits
• Fleet lifecycle management: acquisition, operation, maintenance, disposal
• South African legislation: National Road Traffic Act, OHSA, and industry standards
• Fleet safety policies and driver management fundamentals
• Introduction to fleet key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Stakeholder roles and responsibilities in fleet operations

Day 2: Fleet Acquisition, Financing, and Lifecycle Costing

Objectives:
• Evaluate different fleet acquisition and financing options
• Apply lifecycle costing techniques to fleet decision-making
• Analyse total cost of ownership (TCO) for vehicles
• Develop a basic fleet replacement strategy

Topics:
• Fleet acquisition methods: purchase, lease, rental, and outsourcing
• Financing options: cash, loans, finance leases, and operating leases
• Lifecycle costing: purchase price, fuel, maintenance, depreciation, and disposal
• Total cost of ownership (TCO) calculation and analysis
• Replacement strategies: economic life, age-based, condition-based
• Case study: TCO comparison for a light delivery vehicle fleet

Day 3: Fleet Maintenance, Workshop Management, and Technology

Objectives:
• Design a preventive maintenance programme tailored to fleet needs
• Manage workshop operations efficiently
• Utilise telematics and fleet management software for real-time monitoring
• Analyse maintenance data to reduce downtime and costs

Topics:
• Preventive vs. reactive maintenance: scheduling and planning
• Workshop management: workflow, parts inventory, and technician productivity
• Telematics: GPS tracking, driver behaviour monitoring, and fuel management
• Fleet management software: modules for maintenance, fuel, and compliance
• Data analysis: maintenance KPIs, mean time between failures (MTBF), and cost per kilometre
• Emerging technologies: electric vehicles, autonomous systems, and IoT

Day 4: Fleet Safety, Risk Management, and Driver Performance

Objectives:
• Implement a comprehensive fleet safety programme
• Assess and mitigate operational risks in fleet operations
• Use driver scorecards and training to improve performance
• Manage incident reporting and investigation processes

Topics:
• Fleet safety policy development and enforcement
• Risk assessment: road risk, load risk, and driver risk
• Driver recruitment, training, and monitoring programmes
• Driver scorecards: metrics, feedback, and incentives
• Incident management: reporting, investigation, and corrective actions
• Insurance and claims management for fleet vehicles
• Fatigue management and wellness programmes for drivers

Day 5: Strategic Fleet Planning, Optimisation, and Sustainability

Objectives:
• Develop a strategic fleet plan aligned with organisational goals
• Optimise fleet utilisation and route efficiency
• Integrate sustainability practices into fleet operations
• Evaluate fleet performance and prepare for future trends

Topics:
• Strategic fleet planning: goal setting, budgeting, and resource allocation
• Fleet optimisation: vehicle selection, routing, and load consolidation
• Sustainability: fuel efficiency, alternative fuels, carbon footprint reduction
• Green fleet initiatives: electric vehicles, hybrid technology, and eco-driving
• Performance reporting: dashboards, benchmarking, and continuous improvement
• Future trends: connected vehicles, mobility-as-a-service, and regulatory changes

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
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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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