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LOG1030 Traffic & Transport 1

Introductory · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation

Description
Students distinguish among modes, vehicles and vessels involved in transportation, identify the advantages and disadvantages of single mode and intermodal usages, and demonstrate basic skills related to map reading, technology, handling equipment and handling dangerous goods.
Prerequisite
LOG1010: Logistics
Parameters
Access to logistics-related traffic and transportation operations. A driver’s licence may be required.

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 identify modes of transportation and the vehicles and vessels used in each mode

    • 1.1 identify and describe the role of traffic and transportation in logistics

    • 1.2 distinguish between the concepts of traffic and transportation when used in logistics contexts

    • 1.3 explain the advantages and disadvantages of different vehicles and vessels used in the following modes of transportation:

      • 1.3.1 air; e.g., commercial, charter

      • 1.3.2 rail

      • 1.3.3 surface; e.g., commercial, contract, hotshot

      • 1.3.4 sea

      • 1.3.5 pipeline

    • 1.4 list and describe product-specific transportation equipment available

    • 1.5 for a selection of products, list the:

      • 1.5.1 most appropriate mode of transportation

      • 1.5.2 product-specific requirements; e.g., refrigeration, speed, air ride trailers for delicate equipment

      • 1.5.3 other requirements; e.g., time, temperature, packing

  • 2 differentiate and explain the advantages and disadvantages of single mode usages and intermodal usages

    • 2.1 describe the advantages and disadvantages of using each of the following transportation systems:

      • 2.1.1 single mode

      • 2.1.2 intermodal

  • 3 demonstrate: • map reading skills

    • 3.1 demonstrate ability to use a map to:

      • 3.1.1 identify specific locations

      • 3.1.2 trace routes

      • 3.1.3 measure distances

      • 3.1.4 identify key features • use of technology

    • 3.2 define and describe electronic data interchange (EDI)

    • 3.3 list examples of information that may be transmitted using EDI and related technology

    • 3.4 use available hardware and software • handling dangerous goods

    • 3.5 describe the range of goods identified as dangerous goods

    • 3.6 describe the methods used to identify and label different dangerous goods

    • 3.7 demonstrate safe handling of dangerous goods • handling equipment

    • 3.8 identify and describe basic safety procedures, practices and standards that must be followed in each mode and for each vehicle:

      • 3.8.1 on-highway standards

      • 3.8.2 off-highway standards

      • 3.8.3 air/sea freight standards

      • 3.8.4 customer safety standards

    • 3.9 use personal protective equipment

  • 4 demonstrate basic competencies

    • 4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

      • 4.1.1 communicate

      • 4.1.2 manage information

      • 4.1.3 use numbers

      • 4.1.4 think and solve problems

    • 4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

      • 4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

      • 4.2.2 be responsible

      • 4.2.3 be adaptable

      • 4.2.4 learn continuously

      • 4.2.5 work safely

    • 4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

      • 4.3.1 work with others

      • 4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 5 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices

    • 5.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences

    • 5.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices

Program of Studies 2009. Source document, © Alberta Education.