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Intermediate Fleet Management Training

SAQA US AATICD-0107 | NQF 5 | Credits 10 | Duration 5 Days
From $1,242 per delegate

Description

This course equips fleet managers with intermediate skills to optimise fleet operations, reduce costs, and ensure compliance with South African transport regulations. Participants will learn to analyse fleet data, implement maintenance strategies, and manage driver performance effectively.

Learning Outcomes

  • Analyse fleet utilisation data to identify cost-saving opportunities
  • Implement a preventive maintenance schedule for a mixed vehicle fleet
  • Evaluate driver performance using telematics and incident reports
  • Design a fleet compliance checklist aligned with NRTA and OHS requirements
  • Apply route optimisation techniques to reduce fuel consumption and delivery times
  • Demonstrate the use of fleet management software for tracking and reporting

Target Audience

Fleet supervisors, transport managers, and logistics coordinators with basic fleet management experience seeking to enhance their operational and strategic capabilities.

Prerequisites

Basic fleet management experience or completion of an introductory fleet management course.

Course Outline

Day 1: Foundations of Fleet Management

Objectives:
• Understand the scope and objectives of fleet management
• Identify key performance indicators for fleet operations
• Explain the legal and regulatory framework governing fleets in South Africa
• Describe the roles and responsibilities within a fleet management function

Topics:
• Introduction to fleet management: definition, scope, and importance
• Fleet lifecycle management: acquisition, operation, maintenance, disposal
• Key performance indicators (KPIs): cost per km, utilisation, downtime, fuel efficiency
• South African regulatory environment: NRTA, AARTO, OHS Act, National Road Traffic Act
• Fleet management roles: fleet manager, driver, maintenance coordinator, procurement
• Overview of fleet management software and telematics

Day 2: Vehicle Acquisition and Lifecycle Costing

Objectives:
• Evaluate vehicle acquisition options: purchase, lease, rental
• Calculate total cost of ownership (TCO) for fleet vehicles
• Develop a vehicle replacement strategy
• Apply lifecycle costing principles to fleet decision-making

Topics:
• Acquisition methods: outright purchase, finance lease, operating lease, rental
• Total cost of ownership: purchase price, depreciation, fuel, maintenance, insurance, financing
• Vehicle replacement criteria: age, mileage, condition, residual value
• Lifecycle costing analysis: discounted cash flow, payback period, net present value
• Standardisation and vehicle selection criteria
• Disposal methods: trade-in, auction, private sale, scrapping

Day 3: Fleet Maintenance and Safety Management

Objectives:
• Implement a preventive maintenance programme
• Manage vehicle breakdowns and emergency repairs
• Ensure compliance with vehicle safety standards
• Monitor driver behaviour and promote safe driving practices

Topics:
• Preventive maintenance schedules: daily, weekly, monthly, annual checks
• Maintenance management systems: work orders, parts inventory, vendor management
• Breakdown management: roadside assistance, towing, temporary replacement
• Vehicle safety inspections: brakes, tyres, lights, steering, suspension
• Driver safety programmes: training, monitoring, incentives, disciplinary action
• Accident reporting and investigation procedures

Day 4: Fuel Management and Cost Control

Objectives:
• Monitor and control fuel consumption
• Analyse fuel data to identify inefficiencies
• Implement fuel-saving strategies
• Manage fuel procurement and supplier relationships

Topics:
• Fuel management systems: fuel cards, on-board diagnostics, telematics
• Fuel consumption tracking: litres per 100 km, cost per km, variance analysis
• Fuel-saving techniques: route optimisation, driver behaviour, vehicle maintenance, tyre pressure
• Fuel procurement: bulk purchasing, supplier selection, contract management
• Anti-theft measures: fuel caps, monitoring, audits
• Reporting and benchmarking fuel performance

Day 5: Fleet Optimisation and Strategic Planning

Objectives:
• Optimise fleet size and composition
• Use data analytics for continuous improvement
• Develop a strategic fleet plan
• Integrate sustainability practices into fleet operations

Topics:
• Fleet optimisation models: route planning, vehicle allocation, utilisation analysis
• Data analytics: dashboards, trend analysis, exception reporting
• Strategic planning: vision, goals, action plans, budgets
• Sustainability: alternative fuels, electric vehicles, carbon footprint reduction
• Technology trends: autonomous vehicles, connected fleets, blockchain
• Final assessment and course wrap-up

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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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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