The Transport Manager is one of the key positions in any company or organisation. A good one is worth their weight in gold! They lead a slick operating team that aims to provide their goods and services in the "just in time" world of modern business. It is a challenging role at whatever level but can be extremely rewarding both personally and financially.
If you are interested in starting on the first step up the ladder of transport management, you need to consider how your CV looks to a potential employer. Whilst you may have an impressive raft of transferable skills that were honed in your Service environment, you will also need to possess certain qualifications that are industry relevant.
We have suggested essential and optional courses that will enhance your transport management portfolio.
The CPC for Freight Transport Operation should be held by anyone applying for an Operator's Licence or anyone aspiring to be a freight transport manager in a transport organisation operating in the UK. The qualification prepares an individual for all the legal and technical aspects of freight transport operation.
For those organisations that transport goods internationally, the CPC Freight International is an essential qualification for the transport manager. It covers all the growing EU and international based elements of freight transport. The National CPC has to be taken prior to, or alongside, the International CPC, giving a combined course length of two weeks.
The DGSA qualification is a must if the manager is moving into the fascinating world of dangerous goods transport. It is a week long course that covers all aspects of the road movement of dangerous substances and articles.
In an increasingly legislation bound workplace possession of a First Aid qualification is invaluable. Upon successful completion of this course a HSE approved certificate is awarded.
If your job involves any driving activity as well as management of dangerous goods, it is vital that you have an ADR qualification. For those with only an occasional involvement with dangerous goods, the qualification gives a good grounding in the basics.
The Customer Service / Health and Safety programme covers areas not usually high on the Service leavers CV. In the civilian world the customer is king and health and safety is a major determinant of management success. This course aims to "fast track" the Service leaver through the main points of both areas.
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