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Logistics Practitioner - Knowledge Module

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About this book

The theory textbook for the QCTO Higher Occupational Certificate: Logistics Practitioner (NQF Level 5, SAQA ID 123402), TETA. Nine chapters covering the seven knowledge modules (53 credits): analytical thinking, innovation and complex problem solving; software and technology for logistics; transport modes and their costs; risk management and the law in transport and storage; storage of freight in warehouses, yards, depots, silos and stores; the cost of storage; and managing physical resources, human capital and financial resources. Every calculation was worked before it was printed, from vehicle costing and volumetric mass to EOQ, storage tariffs, staffing and budget variances, and the laws are as in force in November 2026. 21 figures, plus 82 Exam prep questions.

What is inside

  1. Chapter 1 — Analytical Thinking, Innovation and Complex Problem Solving
  2. PART A — CREATIVITY, ORIGINALITY AND INITIATIVE
  3. PART B — ANALYTICAL THINKING AND INNOVATION
  4. PART C — CRITICAL THINKING AND ANALYSIS
  5. PART D — COMPLEX PROBLEM SOLVING
  6. PART E — LEADERSHIP AND SOCIAL INFLUENCE
  7. Chapter 2 — Software and Technology for Logistics
  8. PART A — INTRODUCTION TO SOFTWARE UTILISATION
  9. PART B — THE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION LIFE CYCLE
  10. PART C — THE NEED FOR A SOLUTION
  11. Chapter 3 — Transport Modes
  12. PART A — THE MODES TOGETHER
  13. PART B — ROAD TRANSPORTATION
  14. PART C — RAIL TRANSPORTATION
  15. PART D — AIR TRANSPORTATION
  16. PART E — SEA TRANSPORTATION
  17. PART F — INLAND WATERWAY TRANSPORTATION
  18. PART G — CHOOSING AND COMBINING MODES
  19. Chapter 4 — Risk Management in Transport and Storage
  20. PART A — THE RISK MANAGEMENT PROCESS
  21. PART B — RISK MANAGEMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION
  22. PART C — RISK MANAGEMENT FOR STORAGE
  23. PART D — FISCAL RISK
  24. Chapter 5 — Storage of Freight
  25. PART A — TYPES OF STORAGE FACILITIES
  26. PART B — FREIGHT HANDLING EQUIPMENT
  27. PART C — STORAGE FACILITY STRUCTURAL LAYOUT
  28. PART D — MOVEMENT OF FREIGHT WITHIN A STORAGE FACILITY
  29. Chapter 6 — The Cost of Storage
  30. PART A — THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF STORAGE COST
  31. PART B — WAREHOUSES AND DISTRIBUTION CENTRES
  32. PART C — STOCKYARDS
  33. PART D — SILOS
  34. PART E — STORES
  35. PART F — TERMINALS
  36. PART G — COMPARING STORAGE OPTIONS
  37. Chapter 7 — Managing Physical Resources
  38. PART A — IDENTIFYING THE PHYSICAL RESOURCES REQUIRED
  39. PART B — MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES AND EMERGENCY REPAIRS
  40. PART C — LEGISLATIVE AND SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
  41. PART D — MONITORING UTILISATION AND CONDITION
  42. Chapter 8 — Managing Human Capital
  43. PART A — DETERMINING OPERATIONAL STAFF REQUIREMENTS
  44. PART B — SKILLS LEVELS AND TRAINING NEEDS
  45. PART C — CONTRACTUAL STAFF
  46. PART D — LABOUR AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTUAL EXECUTION
  47. Chapter 9 — Managing Financial Resources
  48. PART A — FORECAST BUDGETS
  49. PART B — MONITORING BUDGET UTILISATION
  50. PART C — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
  51. PART D — JOURNAL ENTRIES

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