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TANZANIA INSTITUTE OF RAIL TECHNOLOGY (TIRTEC)

COURSE OUTLINE

TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE IN RAIL TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS


MANAGEMENT

MODULE NAME: ELEMENTS OF FLEET MANAGEMENT

MODULE CODE: RTT 05102

COURSE DESCRIPTION AND RATIONALE:


In this study we will learn about trains working systems and explore different
levels of fleet management in transport sector. Through Competence Based
Education and Training (CBET) mode of teaching, student will know the
equipment, tools, and regulations and develop skills by attempting assignments,
participate in small group’s interaction, delivery presentation and visiting stations
and yards as part of study tour.

Students will be developed in effective critical thinking, problem solving and


decisions making skills on the fleet management including, route setting, repair,
maintenance, fueling and safety initiatives based on rules, regulations for safety
and efficiency on fleet as a transport officer or stock controller.

At the end of this course, student should be able to:

1) Management Fleet as applied in railway transport.


2) Plan route and scheduling in facilitating fleet operations.
3) Explain and use principles of fleet management for route planning and
vehicle scheduling in railway operations
4) Calculate fuel consumption and managing fuel as per standards applied
in fleet operations

Prepared by: Mr. E. Chezari – Ph. No. 0754 048140 email: edward.chezari@gmail.com
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TOPIC I. : INTRODUCTION TO FLEET MANAGEMENT
a) Explain fleet management as applied in railway transport.
b) Define fleet management.
c) Identify elements of fleet management.
d) Explain the functions of fleet management.
e) Explain the importance of fleet management.
f) Explain the role of fleet officer in fleet management.

TOPIC 2. ROUTE PLANNING AND SCHEDULING.


a) Explain method of route planning and scheduling in train operation.
b) Identify method of route planning.
c) Describe different kinds of Routes.
d) Identify method of route scheduling.
e) Explain principles of good routing and scheduling.

TOPIC 3. ROUTE PLANNING PROCESS


a) Demonstrate the route planning process for facilitating fleet
operations.
b) Define train route plan.
c) Sketch railway operational network.
d) Determine factors affecting route plan.
e) Design train plan.
f) Use principles of fleet management for route planning and vehicle
scheduling in railway operations.
a) Describe factors for route planning and vehicle scheduling.
b) Perform vehicle scheduling and timetabling.
c) Determine turnaround time of trains.

TOPIC 4.FUEL MANAGEMENT

a) Explain fuel consumption standards as applied in fleet operations.


b) Define fuel management.
c) Explain fuel consumption standard as applied in fleet operational.
d) Explain validity of fuel request.
e) Read fuel gauge of locomotive.
f) Assess fuel consumed by locomotive.

Prepared by: Mr. E. Chezari – Ph. No. 0754 048140 email: edward.chezari@gmail.com
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References: Books:

REQUIRED READING:
(i) Indian Railway. (2021). Code for the accounts Department volume 1, India
Railway Board.
(ii) Indian Railway. (2000).Financial Code Inspection By Indian Railway
Board.
(iii) John .A. (2010). Transport planning, Vision and Practice. By Publisher:
Routledge & Kegan Paul Ltd. London.
(iv) Michael. (2020).Improving Railway Financial Performance By Kettle
Publisher: Gower Publishing Company Ltd.

RECOMMENDED READING:
(v) Asvin Goel (2008). Fleet Telematics; Real-Time management and
planning of commecial vehicle operations; Springer Science +Business
media LLc
(vi) Edmund J Gubbins (2003). Managing Transport Operations 3rd Edition;
Kogan page Ltd
(vii) Canny, J.K (2009). The Law of Road Transport and Haulage: Round Hall
Sweet & Maxwell. Dublin
(viii) Faulks, R (2018). Understanding the Freight Business 4th Ed, Micor
Freight UK Ltd. London
(ix) Gubbins E.D (2003). Managing Transport Operations, Kogan Page 3rdEd.
London House,
(x) U.R.T. (2017). Tanzania Railways corporation Act of 2017

Prepared by: Mr. E. Chezari – Ph. No. 0754 048140 email: edward.chezari@gmail.com
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SEMESTER ASSESSMENT COMPONENTS:
Table: Details for Semester Assessment Components Rating and Weighting
S/N Assessment Component Frequency Marks @ Total Marks
Submission
1 Group Assignment 1 5 5
2 Individual Assignment 1 5 5
3 Practical Group 1 15 15
Assignment
4 Practical Individual 1 15 15
Assignment
5 Classroom Test 2 @10 20
Sub total 60
6 Semester Examination 1 @40 40
Sub total 40
Grand total 100

Prepared by: Mr. E. Chezari – Ph. No. 0754 048140 email: edward.chezari@gmail.com
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