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The ICFM ‘Fast Track' Intermediate Programme

The ICFM ‘Fast Track' Intermediate Programme has proven to be an effective and enjoyable means of enabling Associate members to attain the externally-endorsed Certificate in Car Fleet Management qualification (and an upgrade to full Member status within the Institute).

The study units are contained within three modules - one of two days duration and two of three days. This means that it is now possible for the Certificate qualification to be gained within an eight to nine-month timescale. Modules are run approximately two to three months apart. Assignments and competence assessments have been revised to match the ‘accelerated' style programme.

Programme objectives

By the end of the programme trainees should be able to:

  1. Identify and apply the principles and key skills for the effective administration and management of car fleets at an operational level in five key competence areas.
  2. Share fleet management related problems and solutions with experienced trainers and associates with similar development needs and goals
  3. Establish the areas for improvement and development of existing policies, practices and processes to meet future operational efficiency needs and legislative requirements.
  4. Demonstrate practical application of the principles and skills through successful completion of post module job-based assignments and structured assessment.

Programme structure

Module One (Two days): foundation principles - communication and people management

  • Certificate Programme Overview
  • Building & Maintaining Business Relationships
  • Understanding the Communication Process
  • Applying Key Communication Skills
  • Principles for Managing Communication
  • The Key Functions of Management
  • Managing Others Effectively
  • Solving Problems & Taking Decisions
  • Teams & Teamwork
  • Techniques for Developing Relationships
  • Assignment Briefing & Module Summary.

Module Two (Three days): administration & finance

  • Fleet Policy
  • Vehicle Provision Administration
  • Administration of Support Services
  • Optimising Fleet Performance
  • Legal Administration
  • Administration Assignment Briefing
  • Finance Unit Introduction
  • Business Structures & Sources of Finance
  • Company Finance & Accounts & Cash Flow
  • Business Economics & Asset Management
  • Profit Planning
  • Using Financial Information & Financial Systems
  • Departmental Finance, Budgets & Budgetary Control
  • Funding Options for Car Fleets
  • Finance Assignment Briefing. 

Module Three (Three days): acquisition & law

  • Scope/Objectives/Establishing Needs
  • Identifying Supply Sources
  • Acquisition Procedures & Methods
  • Vehicle Selection/Pricing Policies
  • Conditions of Contract
  • Cash Flow Considerations
  • Tendering
  • Basic Negotiating Principles
  • Residual Risk/Disposal Methods - Benefits & Risks
  • Professional Behaviour/Codes of Conduct
  • Acquisition Assignment Briefing
  • Law Unit Introduction
  • The UK Legal Structure & Bodies
  • Road Traffic Law - Powers of the Police
  • Inland Revenue Requirements
  • Driver & Vehicle Licensing
  • Accident Reporting
  • Office of Fair Trading - Function & Scope
  • Insurance/Uninsured Loss Recovery
  • Vehicle Disposal - Legal Requirements
  • Data Protection Act
  • Legal Aspects of Contract Hire & Leasing
  • Health & Safety/Duty of Care
  • Law Assignment Briefing.

Notes

  1. All key principles in the three modules are presented in the context of car fleet management operations and fleet support services.
  2. With the exception of Day One of the Foundation Module, two trainers are available to present session content, facilitate discussion/review sessions, provide hints and tips on the application of the key principles, and to provide guidance on preparation for the assignment tasks.

Venue

Modules are currently run using high quality training and accommodation facilities at sponsored venues.

Programme costs (excluding accommodation):

As with all ICFM education and training, enrolment is linked to membership (Associate level minimum). Associate membership (AICFM) is £45.00 a year plus a one-off application fee of £20.00.

Foundation Module: £480.00
Module Two:            £720.00
Module Three:         £720.00.

Please note that if it is your intention to complete the above with a view to attaining an endorsed external award (in addition to the ICFM qualification) then a one-off registration fee to our accreditation body - the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) - will be payable upon booking a place on the programme.

The current ILM Registration Fee (Intermediate Award): £89.00.

To enrol

Members

Visit the ICFM web-site: www.icfm.com. Reserve a place through completion and return of the Programme Nomination Form.

Non-members

Contact Lynn Eldridge (01462 744914 - lynn@icfm.com) for a Membership Application Form.