Leadership Development New Zealand
P O Box 26044, Epsom, AUCKLAND 1344Phone : (09) 83666 08
Terry Horne, General Manager - Sealord.
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The Purpose of this Programme is to facilitate the development of vehicle dispatchers, supervisors of vehicle fleets or managers of road transport operations, in the important skills and capabilities of management to increase their effectiveness in meeting organizational objectives, developing themselves and their teams to achieve high levels of personal and professional success.
This programme is qualified for the NZTE Capability Voucher Scheme. Please contact LDNZ for more information on this.
What are the Benefits of this Programme?
Participants will gain confidence, knowledge and affirmation of their existing industry skills and develop their leadership style and ability in managing a road transport operation.
Successful completion of the programme results in a recognized NZQA National Certificate in Road Transport Management (Operations) (Level 4) that is both recognized and transferable as a career achievement.
The learning and related assignments throughout the programme are very relevant and specific to the participants current work environment and day to day issues faced within the industry.
This programme is also very relevant to those persons seeking promotion within the transport industry.
This process is NZQA accredited and based around seven modules which put together – encompass the relevant unit standards and credit totals required for the National Certificate in Road Transport Management (Operations) (Level 4).
These modules are facilitated over seven one-day sessions held one month apart.
A kick-off meeting commences this 6-month programme, and in this meeting an in-depth overview of the programme is provided and participants are assisted in establishing clear learning priorities, for themselves, and measurable outcomes.
NB: To achieve the above National Qualification the themes covered throughout this program are assessed against the unit standards outlined below. These unit standards may be adjusted to meet specific learner’s requirements.
| Theme | Unit Standard | Unit Standard Title | Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leadership in Road Transport Operations | 21871 | Demonstrate leadership in a road transport operation | 5 | 5 |
| Self Development as a Road Transport Manager | 22711 | Apply occupational health and safety requirements in the road transport and logistics industry | 4 | 4 |
| Occupational Health & Safety | 21872 | Demonstrate knowledge of self-development as a road transport manager | 4 | 6 |
| Planning in a Road Transport Operation | 21873 | Demonstrate knowledge of planning in a road transport operation | 4 | 4 |
| Features of Effective Road Transport Companies | 18120 | Demonstrate knowledge of features of effective road transport companies | 4 | 6 |
| Dealing with Conflict in the Workplace | 9704 | Manage interpersonal conflict | 4 | 6 |
| Problem Solving | 9696 | Apply problem solving techniques | 4 | 4 |
| Knowledge of Relevant contract Law in Road Transport | 18109 | Demonstrate knowledge of law relevant to contracts in the road transport industry | 3 | 4 |
| Delegation Skills in a Road Transport Operation | 21874 | Demonstrate delegation skills in a road transport operation | 5 | 6 |
| 1312 | Give oral instructions in the workplace | 3 | 3 | |
| Working with and Developing Teams in a Transport Business | 21876 | Demonstrate teamwork in a road transport operation | 4 | 4 |
| Vehicle and Driver Legal Compliance | 18119 | Check vehicles and drivers for compliance with legal and organisational requirements | 4 | 6 |
| Heavy Goods, Fleet Characteristics and Load Security | 18110 | Demonstrate knowledge of heavy goods motor vehicles, fleet characteristics, and load security. | 3 | 4 |
| Applying Knowledge of Costing Road Transport Services | 1777 | Cost a road transport service vehicle. | 4 | 2 |
| 18118 | Apply knowledge of costs to the pricing of transport services | 4 | 7 | |
| Developing Staff | 21875 | Apply Knowledge of staff development | 4 | 4 |
| Final Review and Assessment | Total: | 75 Credits |