Diploma in Transport Management
This free online training course introduces transport management considerations in relation to rail and road in the UK.
Description
Firstly, this course will evaluate the role of a transport manager who is working in the road haulage industry. You will learn the definitions of some of the common terms used in road freight haulage and find out about the legal responsibilities of the transport manager before looking at the regulations and licences required. You will also discover how bus services are operated in the UK.
Next, the course will outline the organisations involved, and the role that the transport operations manager plays in the passenger transport sector before exploring the legalities of operating an international coach service. Then, it examines the operation of the rail passenger industry and the franchise process. Furthermore, it will define the role of the transport manager in passenger rail and describe rail freight from tender through to operation and the stakeholders involved in the rail freight industry.
This free online course allows you to learn and study at your own pace, anywhere and at any time. Transport operations management is a fast-paced and constantly evolving industry. This course introduces you to transport management and offers insider knowledge of the industry and key terms used therein. So why wait? Start learning now and take one step closer to gaining a successful career in transport management.
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An Introduction to Successful Transport Management
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An Introduction to Successful Transport Management - Learning Outcomes
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What is Transport Management?
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The Roles of the Transport Manager
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Challenges in the Transport Sector
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An Introduction to Successful Transport Management - Lesson Summary
The UK’s Travel Infrastructure of Roads and Rails
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Learning Outcomes
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UK Transport Infrastructure and Challenges
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Rail Infrastructure and Organisational Bodies
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The Long Term Planning Process
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The UK's Travel Infrastructure of Road and Rail - Lesson Summary
The UK’s Travel Infrastructure – Waterways, Ports and Airports
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The UK’s Travel Infrastructure – Learning Outcomes
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Water Transport
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Ports
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Airports
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The UK’s Travel Infrastructure – Lesson Summary
Road Freight and Transport Management
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Road Freight and Transport Management - Learning Outcomes
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Road Freight and Transport Management - Definitions
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The Role of the Transport Manager
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Road Freight Haulage Licences
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British and European Regulations
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Transport Managers
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Road Freight and Transport Management - Lesson Summary
Passenger Road Transport and its Management
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Passenger Road Transport and its Management - Learning Outcomes
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Bus Services in the UK
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Public Service Vehicle Operator Licences and Bus Routes
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Bus Service Licence and International Services
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Passenger Road Transport and its Management - Lesson Summary
Rail and Transport Management
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Rail and Transport Management - Learning Outcomes
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Operation of the Rail Passenger Industry
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Rail and Transport Management - Franchising
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Rail Freight and Freight Operating Companies
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The Role of the Office of Rail and Road
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Rail and Transport Management - Lesson Summary
Transport Management for Ports and Inland Waters
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Transport Management for Ports and Inland Waters - Learning Outcomes
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Types of Ports
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Structure of the British Water Freight Industry
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Documentation
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Inland Waterways
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The Benefits of Inland Water Freight
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Transport Management for Ports and Inland Waters - Lesson Summary
Transport Management for Airlines
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Transport Management for Airlines - Learning Outcomes
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Management and Operation of British Airports
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Flight Operations and Crew Rostering
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Flight Plans
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Maintenance Management
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Transport Management for Airlines - Lesson Summary
Trends, Challenges and Best Practice in Transport Management
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Best Practice in Transport Management - Learning Outcomes
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Trends and Challenges
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Strategies for Best Practice Part 1
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Strategies for Best Practice Part 2
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Key Performance Indicators
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Best Practice in Transport Management - Lesson Summary
Transport Management and Health & Safety
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Transport Management and Health and Safety - Learning Outcomes
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Why is Health and Safety Important?
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Industry Health and Safety Organisations
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Basic Health and Safety
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Industry-Specific Health and Safety Requirements
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Transport Management and Health & Safety - Lesson Summary
Course assessment
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Discuss the definition, purpose and key principles of transport management
- Outline the inland waterways infrastructure in the UK, its usage and the organisations that manage them
- Describe the port infrastructure in the UK, their usage and the organisations that manage them
- Analyze the airport infrastructure in the UK, their usage and the organisations that manage them
- Discuss the road infrastructure in the UK, the types of roads and their usage
- Describe how to apply for a Public Service Operator’s licence
- List the personal attributes, skills and knowledge needed to be a transport manager
- Identify the challenges faced by the transport industry in the UK
- Analyze the role of the transport manager in health and safety
Certification
"Todos os cursos da Alison são gratuitos para estudar. Para completar com sucesso um curso, você deve marcar 80% ou mais em cada avaliação do curso. Após a conclusão bem-sucedida de um curso",Você pode optar por tornar a sua conquista formal comprando um Diploma ou Certificado da Alison.
oficial. Ter um documento da Alison oficial é uma ótima forma de comemorar e compartilhar o seu sucesso. É:
- Ideal para incluir nos CVs,inscrições de trabalho e portfolios
- Uma forma de mostrar a sua habilidade de aprender e alcançar altos resultados