NOCN
Level 3
QN: 603/7680/6
Curriculum Active
NOCN Level 3 Certificate of Professional Competence for Transport Managers (Road Haulage)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NOCN. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 100 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
NOCN
Syllabus Units
10 Units
Guided Hours
100 hrs
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Understand Business Requirements for International Road Transport Undertaking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rules governing Value Added Tax (VAT) on international transport services.2.
- Know the cost elements of the undertaking and be able to calculate costs for international journeys.3.
- Know the different types of insurance relating to international road transport.4.
- Be able to apply the rules governing the invoicing of international road haulage services.
2
Understand Business Structure and Management in Road Transport Undertaking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the different types of business-related insurance for a road transport undertaking.2.
- Understand the management of human resources in a road transport undertaking.3.
- Understand the requirements of Data Protection.4.
- Know about the role and function of industrial relations concerned with road transport.5.
- Know the rules governing income tax and employers’ social security obligations.6.
- Know the rules governing Value Added Tax (VAT).
3
Understand Carriage of Goods via Road Transport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to implement procedures to comply with the rules of the carriage of perishable foodstuffs.2.
- Be able to implement procedures to comply with the rules on the transport of live animals.3.
- Be able to implement procedures to comply with the rules on the carriage of dangerous goods and waste.4.
- Know the various techniques of ‘piggy-back’ and roll-on roll off combined transport.
4
Understand Contractual Relationships within Road Transport Undertaking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the main types of contract used in road transport operations.2.
- Be able to consider a claim by their principal regarding compensation for issues arising during transportation and understand how such a claim affects contractual liability.
5
Understand Financial and Marketing Management in a Road Transport Undertaking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the laws and practices regarding different means and methods of payment.2.
- Understand the various forms of credit.3.
- Be able to read and interpret a profit and loss account.4.
- Know what a balance sheet is and how to interpret it.5.
- Be able to assess the undertaking’s profitability and financial position.6.
- Be able to prepare a budget.7.
- Know the cost elements of the undertaking and be able to calculate costs.8.
- Understand the principles of marketing, publicity and public relations.
6
Understand Operator Compliance for Road Transport Undertaking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the occupational regulations governing road transport (Operator’s Licence).2.
- Understand the difference between sole trader, limited company and a public limited company.3.
- Know the rules governing motor vehicle tax.4.
- Know the statutory insurance requirements related to road transport.5.
- Know the applications of electronic data transmission in road transport.6.
- Know the rules governing certain road haulage vehicles, the tolls and infrastructure user charges.7.
- Know the procedures to be followed in the event of an accident and how to prevent the recurrence of accidents or serious traffic offences.
7
Understand Technical Requirements in International Road Transport Undertaking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the rules concerning the weights and dimensions of vehicles in the member states and the procedures to be followed in the case of abnormal loads that constitute an exception to these rules.2.
- Be able to implement procedures to comply with the rules on the carriage of dangerous goods and waste internationally.3.
- Be able to implement procedures to comply with the rules of the carriage of perishable foodstuffs.
8
Understand the Management of Drivers Engaged in Road Transport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the rules governing work contracts for different categories of worker employed by road traffic undertakings.2.
- Know the rules applicable to the initial qualification and continuous training of drivers.3.
- Know the rules applicable to medical restrictions on road haulage drivers.4.
- Know the rules applicable to driving time, rest periods and working time and the measures for applying those provisions.5.
- Know how to ensure that drivers comply with the traffic rules, prohibitions and restrictions in force.6.
- Know the requirements for drivers to check their vehicles to ensure compliance with safety requirements.
9
Understand the Management of Vehicles Engaged in Road Transport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know which vehicles and their components are required in accordance with the needs of the undertaking.2.
- Know the formalities relating to the type approval, registration and technical inspection of these vehicles.3.
- Know the requirement for periodic maintenance plans for vehicles and their equipment.4.
- Understand the measures to take to reduce noise and combat air pollution by motor vehicle exhaust emissions.5.
- Know the different types of cargo-handling, loading devices and procedures for loading and unloading goods safely.6.
- Know the procedures required to properly secure goods.
10
Understand the Regulations Relating to International Road Transport Undertaking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the rules and obligations arising from the Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road (CMR).2.
- Know the documents required for operating road transport services internationally.3.
- Understand the rules of the organisation of the road haulage services market, as well as the rules on freight handling and logistics.4.
- Know the border formalities, the role and scope of customs transit documents.5.
- Know what qualifications are required for drivers.6.
- Know how to ensure that drivers comply with the traffic rules, prohibitions and restrictions in force.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/7680/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NOCN
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2021