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Education Our Courses (CPC) in Road Transport Operations Management
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Course Outline

The Course covers the essential requirements for those wishing to set up a transport business. It is divided into nine distinct chapters based on the following format:
  • Introduction to Passenger Transport Operations
  • Setting up Road Passenger Transport Business
  • Access to the Road Transport Market
  • Transport Operations Management
  • Financial Management
  • Technical Standards
  • Civil, Commercial & Social Legislation
  • Conventions and Documentation
  • Route Planning and Road Safety

A brief summary of the main chapters is included below.

Setting up a Road Transport Business

This chapter examines what the candidate needs to know prior to setting up a transport business. Issues covered are marketing, developing a business plan, decision-making factors, financial considerations, business ownership, obligations upon transport operators and consequences of bankruptcy.

Access to the Road Haulage Market

This chapter covers what the legal requirements are in setting up a business and getting access to the road haulage market. The issues of professional competence, good repute and financial standing are covered so that candidates are aware of what is required by the Department of Transport  when applying for a Road Transport Operators Licence. Community Authorisations and bi-lateral permits are also covered which meet the legal obligation for carrying out operations in the EU and further a field.


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