Qualification Handbook Level 4 Diploma for Management of Unit Transport Operations
QN: 601/5025/7
The Qualification Overall Objective for the Qualifications This handbook relates to the following qualification:
Level 4 Diploma for Management of Unit Transport Operations (RQF)
This qualification provides the standards that must be achieved by individuals that are currently serving within the Royal Marines Driver Specialisation Branch Pre-entry Requirements Learners who are taking this qualification will need to working in the role of a Royal Marines Driver specialist Unit Content and Rules of Combination This qualification is made up of a total of 9 mandatory units. To be awarded this qualification the candidate must achieve a total of 43 credits as shown in the table below.
Mandatory Units Unit Reference Number
Unit Title
Level
Credit Value
GLH
TQT
Y/506/8274
Manage the safe working practices within the organisation
4
7
60
70
H/506/8276
Manage driver and conversion training within the organisation
4
5
40
50
K/506/8277
Manage the safe transportation of dangerous goods by road, rail and sea
4
6
50
60
M/506/8278
Manage the vehicle servicing and inspection facility
4
4
30
40
K/506/8280
Manage the movement and recovery of vehicles
4
3
20
30
M/506/8281
Manage the procurement of stores and equipment
3
4
30
40
R/506/8287
Manage the organisations equipment table
4
5
40
50
D/506/8289
Manage the MT JAMES 1000 information system
4
6
50
60 2
A/506/8302
Manage Driver Hours and Fatigue
4
3
20
30
Age Restriction This qualification is available to learners aged 18 years and over. Opportunities for Progression This qualification creates a number of opportunities for progression within logistics Exemption No exemptions have been identified.
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Qualification Units URN:
Y/506/8274
Title:
Manage the safe working practices within the organisation
Level:
4
Credit value:
7
GLH
60
TQT
70
Learning outcomes
Assessment criteria
The learner will:
The learner can:
1. Understand current legislation and regulations that effect transport operations
1.1 Describe how the current health and Safety at Work Act effects transport activities within the organisation 1.2 Describe the organisations Transport and Movement Regulations Policy JSP 800 Volume 5 relating to the organisations transport activities 1.3 Describe the organisations policy on the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Describe the organisations procedures 2.1 Conduct an assessment of the workplace and identify risks 2.2 Produce a Risk Assessment to meet the needs and reduce risk within the organisation 2.3 Communication workplace instructions to staff members
2. Be able to conduct and Risk Assessment and produce suitable documentation in line with procedures 3. Be able to manage 3.1 Manage the workplace ensuring the safety of others safe working 3.2 Manage the safety process for operating vehicles on and off practices within the maritime vessels transport 3.3 Manage the organisations refuelling equipment organisation 3.4 Manage the organisations facilities 3.5 Manage the organisations resources in line with the organisations procedures 4. Be able to manage 4.1 Identify Petrol, Oils and Lubricants (POL) products using the Fuel and their classification codes in line with organisational Lubricant Account procedures within the 4.2 Manage the demand process for POL in line with organisation organisational procedures 4.3 Manage the receipt and issue of POL in line with organisational procedures 4
4.4 Monitor stocktaking procedures in line with organisational procedures 4.5 Manage agency fuel accounts and cards in line with organisational procedures Additional information about the unit Unit purpose and aim(s)
The aim of this unit is to understand current legislation and regulations that effect transport operations. Be able to conduct risk assessments and produce documentation, manage safe working practices, fuel and lubricants processes within the transport organisation.
Assessment requirements specified by a sector or regulatory body (if appropriate)
Assessed must be conducted in the workplace, in a training environment. Simulation is not permitted for this unit
Name of the organisation submitting the unit
Defence Awarding Organisation
5
URN:
H/506/8276
Title:
Manage driver and conversion training within the organisation
Level:
4
Credit value:
5
GLH
40
TQT
50
Learning outcomes
Assessment criteria
The learner will:
The learner can:
1. Understand the organisations driver training and conversation policy
1.1 Describe the national driving licensing system and how it impacts on the organisations driver training process 1.2 Describe the management responsibilities for policy, procedures and guidance 1.3 Describe the organisations policy on MT Permits FMT 600 and the authority to drive MOD service vehicles 2.1 Carry out the duties of the UAPM 2.2 Describe the units traffic collision enquiry 2.3 Conduct a unit enquiry and present their findings
2. Understand the duties of the Unit Accident Procedure Manager (UAPM) 3. Be able to manage the driver training and conversion provision within the organisation
3.1 Manage the allocation of qualified driving instructors to meet the organisations driver training needs 3.2 Manage the allocation of suitable vehicles for driver training and conversion within the organisation 3.3 Manage the test booking process within the organisation 3.4 Conduct assessment on driver conversion training 3.5 Carry out the duties of the unit licencing officer
Additional information about the unit Unit purpose and aim(s)
The aim of this unit is about understanding the organisations driver training and conversation policy, the duties of the Unit Accident Procedure Manager and the management of driver training and conversion provision within the organisation
Assessment requirements specified by a sector or regulatory body (if appropriate)
Assessed must be conducted in the workplace, in a training environment. Simulation is not permitted for this unit
Name of the organisation submitting the unit
Defence Awarding Organisation
6
URN:
K/506/8277
Title:
Manage the safe transportation of dangerous goods by road, rail and sea
Level:
4
Credit value:
6
GLH
50
TQT
60
Learning outcomes
Assessment criteria
The learner will:
The learner can:
1. Understand the organisations Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) procedures
1.1 Describe the Agreement of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) national requirements that effect the organisations transport operations 1.2 Describe the organisations Hazmat Training and Certification process 1.3 Describe the process for the safe loading of Hazmat within the organisation 1.4 Describe the process for the transporting of Hazmat 1.5 Describe the process for hazard analysis 1.6 Describe International Maritime Dangerous Goods – IMDG 1.7 Describe the process for the venting and purging of vehicles and equipment 1.8 Describe the consequences of mixing non compatible loads during transport operations 2.1 Manage the safe loading and unloading of vehicles 2.2 Manage the organisations consignment procedures 2.3 Manage the safety of others involved in the transportation of dangerous goods
2. Be able to manage the carriage of dangerous goods within the organisation
Additional information about the unit Unit purpose and aim(s)
The aim of this unit is to Understand the organisations Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) procedures and manage the carriage of dangerous goods within the organisation
Assessment requirements specified by a sector or regulatory body (if appropriate)
Assessed must be conducted in the workplace, in a training environment. Simulation is not permitted for this unit
Name of the organisation submitting the unit
Defence Awarding Organisation
7
URN:
M/506/8278
Title:
Manage the vehicle servicing and inspection facility
Level:
4
Credit value:
4
GLH
30
TQT
40
Learning outcomes
Assessment criteria
The learner will:
The learner can:
1. Understand the organisations servicing and Inspection policy and procedures 2. Be able to manage the resources within the servicing and inspection bays
1.1 Explain the organisations sequence for servicing & inspections of differing equipment 1.2 Describe the responsibilities for carrying out timetabled servicing & inspection within the organisation
3. Be able to manage the organisations servicing and inspections provision
3.1 Conduct planned vehicle servicing and inspections in line with organisational procedures 3.2 Manage the process for service and Inspection 3.3 Manage the organisations servicing and Inspection programme 3.4 Manage the organisations MT Information System
2.1 Manage the resources in maintaining the organisations servicing and Inspection programme 2.2 Manage the disposal of used oils and lubricants in line with organisational procedures
Additional information about the unit Unit purpose and aim(s)
The aim of this unit is to understand the organisations servicing and Inspection policy and procedures, manage the resources within the servicing and inspection provision
Assessment requirements specified by a sector or regulatory body (if appropriate)
Assessed must be conducted in the workplace, in a training environment. Simulation is not permitted for this unit
Name of the organisation submitting the unit
Defence Awarding Organisation
8
URN:
K/506/8280
Title:
Manage the movement and recovery of vehicles
Level:
4
Credit value:
3
GLH
20
TQT
30
Learning outcomes
Assessment criteria
The learner will:
The learner can:
1. Understand the organisations procedures for the movement of vehicles 2. Be able to manage the movement of vehicles to meet the needs of the organisations operational requirements
1.1 Describe the duties of the Convoy Commander 1.2 Describe the organisations convoy procedure for the movement of vehicles 1.3 Explain the organisations recovery process
3. Be able to manage the recovery of vehicles in line with the organisations procedures
2.1 Manage the route selection to meet the needs of the convoy move 2.2 Produce a movement instruction order (road, sea, and air movement) 2.3 Carry out the duties of the Convoy Commander 2.4 Manage the vehicle move in line with the organisations procedures 2.5 Set up a distribution points in line with the organisations procedures 2.6 Manage a distribution point in line with organisational procedures 3.1 Manage the recovery of a vehicles
Additional information about the unit Unit purpose and aim(s)
The aim of this unit is understand the organisations procedures for the movement of vehicles, manage the movement of vehicles and the recovery of vehicles in line with organisation procedures
Assessment requirements specified by a sector or regulatory body (if appropriate)
Assessed must be conducted in the workplace, in a training environment. Simulation is not permitted for this unit
Name of the organisation submitting the unit
Defence Awarding Organisation
9
URN:
M/506/8281
Title:
Manage the procurement of stores and equipment
Level:
3
Credit value:
4
GLH
30
TQT
40
Learning outcomes
Assessment criteria
The learner will:
The learner can:
1. Understand sourcing and the procurement of stores within their levels of responsibilities
1.1 Describe the relationship between the organisation and sourcing strategies 1.2 Explain how the sourcing and procurement procedures fits into the organisations operational activities 1.3 Explain the legal issues effecting the sourcing and procurement of equipment 1.4 Explain the key stages of the sourcing and procurement processes 1.5 Explain the legal issues relating to contract and disputes 1.6 Describe MT budgets 2.1 Identify the critical stores required for the operational effectiveness of the organisation 2.2 Analyse price and costs that attribute value to products and services 2.3 Manage the tendering and bid process including the legal issues 3.1 Identify the risk and control procedures within the organisation 3.2 Use negotiation tactics and ploys to negotiate fair deals and value for money 4.1 Identify key criteria for the measurement of suppliers 4.2 Identify areas for improvement for the sourcing/procurement within the organisation
2. Be able to manage the sourcing and procurement procedures within the organisation 3. Be able to manage the risk in relation to local purchase requirements 4. Be able to measure performance and control in sourcing and procurement
Additional information about the unit Unit purpose and aim(s)
The aim of this unit is to understand sourcing and the procurement of stores within their levels of responsibilities, manage the sourcing and procurement. Manage the risk in relation to local purchase and measure performance and control in sourcing and procurement.
Assessment requirements specified
Assessed must be conducted in the workplace, in a training 10
by a sector or regulatory body (if appropriate)
environment. Simulation is not permitted for this unit
Name of the organisation submitting the unit
Defence Awarding Organisation
11
URN:
R/506/8287
Title:
Manage the organisations equipment table
Level:
4
Credit value:
5
GLH
40
TQT
50
Learning outcomes
Assessment criteria
The learner will:
The learner can:
1. Understand the accounting classifications used within the sub unit stores system
1.1 Explain the Queens Regulations for the Army 1975, in relation to Public Property including the responsibility of the Commanding Officer 1.2 Describe the three accounting classifications used within the organisation storage system 1.3 Describe the general principles and the importance or attractiveness 1.4 Explain the entitlement of equipment for the organisation 1.5 Explain the purpose of the Merlin Census Reports 2.1 Describe the process for amendments to the sub units equipment table 2.2 Explain the Depot Release Order 2.3 Explain the actions prior to collection from the issuing depot 2.4 Explain the publications and documents require when collecting a vehicle from the depot 2.5 Explain the Complete Equipment Schedule (CES) 2.6 Explain the process when arriving back to the organisation 2.7 Explain the process for entering equipment onto the special stores register AFG 8046 2.8 Explain the process when dealing with deficiencies 3.1 Explain the application In AC 3.1 ‘application for disposal’ for disposal within the to include: organisation MoD Form 654 3.2 Explain the disposal accounting procedures 3.3 Explain the procedures if the vehicle or equipment In AC 3.2 ‘disposal accounting is roadworthy during the procedures’ to include:
2. Understand the procedures for the issue of equipment from the Depot
3. Understand the process for the disposal of surplus vehicles
disposal process
4. Be able to Transfer vehicles and
disposal services agency transfer on JAMES QMs responsibility removal of CES 4.1 Complete the issuing the transfer on JAMES 4.2 Confirm the MJDI Number has been issued 12
equipment between organisations
4.3 Confirm the vehicle is issued with complete CES prior to the transfer 4.4 Complete the transfer in line with procedures Amend the relevant registers in line with procedures
Additional information about the unit Unit purpose and aim(s)
The aim of this unit is to understand the accounting classifications used within the sub unit stores system, the procedures for the issue and disposal of equipment and the transfer of vehicles between organisations.
Assessment requirements specified by a sector or regulatory body (if appropriate)
Assessed must be conducted in the workplace, in a training environment. Simulation is not permitted for this unit
Name of the organisation submitting the unit
Defence Awarding Organisation
13
URN:
D/506/8289
Title:
Manage the MT JAMES 1000 Information System
Level:
4
Credit value:
6
GLH
50
TQT
60
Learning outcomes
Assessment criteria
The learner will:
The learner can:
1. Understand the James 1000 Series management system used within the organisation
1.1 Explain the purpose of the James 1000 Series management system 1.2 Explain the purpose of the 1004 Log Book 1.3 Explain the information required and use of JAMES 1000 1.4 Explain the audit process for the James 1000 Series 2.1 Manage the forecast of time & mileage maintenance on appropriate military vehicles 2.2 Administer the documentation associated with the equipment defect reporting procedure 2.3 Manage and enforce the procedure for equipment defect reporting 2.4 Manage the audit allocation process in a cost effective and timely manner 2.5 Manage individuals responsible for operating the organisations demand book 3.1 Manage the equipment care policy ensuring it is implemented within the organisation 3.2 Manage the frequency of inspections 3.3 Communication workplace instructions to staff members
2. Be able to manage the time and mileage maintenance schedule within the organisation
3. Be able to manage procedures for the preparation of the Unit by external inspectors of working practices
Additional information about the unit Unit purpose and aim(s)
The aim of this unit is understand the in-service management system, being able to manage time and mileage and maintenance schedule ensuring defence equipment is maintained in line with Defence procedures
Assessment requirements specified by a sector or regulatory body (if appropriate)
Assessed must be conducted in the workplace, in a training environment. Simulation is not permitted for this unit
Name of the organisation submitting
Defence Awarding Organisation 14
the unit Availability for use
Restricted
15
URN:
A/506/8302
Title:
Manage Driver Hours and Fatigue
Level:
4
Credit value:
3
GLH
20
TQT
30
Learning outcomes
Assessment criteria
The learner will:
The learner can:
1. Control Drivers Hours, Rest and Fatigue within the organisation
1.1 Implement the organisations policy for the Control of Drivers Hours, Rest and Fatigue management 1.2 Implement the Certificate of Exemption (FMT 122) MOD Tachograph Regulations 1.3 Describe the difference areas that define MOD DriversHours 1.4 Ensure the correct application of driver’s hours in line with organisations driving activities 2.1 Manage and audit the F/MT 106 (Drivers Record Sheet) 2.2 Advise the chain of command on the F/MT 101 Certificate of Dispensation from normal operating standards 2.3 Manage and audit the completion of worked drivers hours and rest time entries on the F/MT 106 SHEET of team members within your area of responsibility 3.1 Explain the signs and symptoms of fatigue 3.2 Explain the countermeasures that can be implemented of driver fatigue and the support available within the organisation 3.3 Manage the main causes of driver fatigue that relate to the organisations activities
2. Manage the Recording of Drivers Hours in line with the organisations policy and procedures 3. Manage the key factors contributing to and countermeasures to minimise the risk of Driver Fatigue
Additional information about the unit Unit purpose and aim(s)
The aim of this unit is manage and control of recording drivers hours and reducing the risk of fatigue.
Assessment requirements specified by a sector or regulatory body (if appropriate)
Assessed must be conducted in the workplace, in a training environment. Simulation is not permitted for this unit
Name of the organisation submitting the unit
Defence Awarding Organisation
16
Availability for use
Restricted
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