Transport Officer Course Curriculum

Course Information for Transport Officer

Course Title: Professional Transport Officer

Duration: 3 Months (12 Weeks)

Course Type:

• Classroom Theory: 30%
• Practical Workshop: 25%
• On-the-Job Training (OJT): 45%

Course Fee: ৳30,000/=

Total Training Hours: 360 Hours

• Classroom Theory: 60 Hours
• Practical Workshop: 80 Hours
• On-the-Job Training (OJT): 160 Hours
• Driving Skills (T+P+O): 20 Hours
• Computer and Digital Skills (T+P+O): 20 Hours
• English Communication Skills (T+P): 20 Hours

Training Level: Beginner to Professional Transport Officer

Target Group:

• Overseas Higher Study Students
• College Leavers
• Job Seekers
• Apprentice Transport Officer
• Entry-Level Transport Officers
• Auto Diagnosis Technician
• Auto Diagnosis Master Technician
• Fleet Maintenance Personnel
• Automotive Enthusiasts
• Career Changers
• Entrepreneurs
• Overseas Employment Candidates

Entry Requirement:

• Diploma/B.Sc. in Automobile/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or
• Experienced Auto Mechanic/Auto Electrician with foundational repair skills
• Basic computer knowledge
• Good communication skills
• Valid driving license (preferred)
• Physically fit for workshop activities

Job Opportunity (Home & Abroad):

• Government Organization
• Semi-Government Organization
• NGO
• Autonomous Organization
• Private Organization
• Corporate Organization
• Authorized automobile dealerships
• Independent automotive workshops
• Fleet maintenance companies
• Transport and logistics organizations
• Manufacturing industries
• Vehicle inspection and testing centers
• Automotive training institutes
• Automobile spare parts and service companies
• Self-employment/ Entrepreneurship

Course Objectives of Transport Officer

Upon completing this course, trainees will be able to:

• Manage passenger and commercial vehicle fleets for corporate organizations.
• Plan vehicle schedules, route optimization, and transport logistics.
• Supervise drivers, transport assistants, and fleet support staff.
• Coordinate vehicle maintenance with workshops and service providers.
• Maintain transport documentation, insurance, registration, and compliance records.
• Monitor fuel consumption, operating costs, and fleet performance.
• Use GPS tracking, fleet management software, and digital reporting systems.
• Safely inspect and drive different vehicle types when required.
• Communicate professionally in English with management, suppliers, customers, and international partners.
• Apply international standards in transport management, road safety, sustainability, and corporate governance.

Training Modules

There are several training modules. Such as-

• Orientation
• Workshop safety
• Automotive Fundamentals
• 18 Automobile Systems
• Advanced Automotive Engineering
• ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technologies
• Workshop Hand Tools, SST & Equipment
• Workshop Measuring Tools
• Various Diagnosis tools
• Repair Manuals, Owner’s Manual
• Electrical Wiring Diagram, Collision Damage Manuals
• Periodic Maintenance Items
• Dashboard Warning Lights
• Painting Process
• 10 Principles of Auto Technician
• 7 Steps Service Operation Process
• Estimation
• Corporate Transport Operations
• Fleet Management
• Vehicle Maintenance & Workshop Coordination
• Logistics, Route Planning & Dispatch
• Transport Laws & Regulatory Compliance
• Spare Parts & Inventory Coordination
• Warranty Policy & Procedures
• Driver Management & Customer Service
• Workshop Management & Fleet Cost Control
• Risk Management & Emergency Response
• Driving Skills
• Computer and Digital Skills
• English Communication Skills
• Leadership, Entrepreneurship & Professional Development

Training Module Content Details

Sl#	Content	Type	Duration	Docs	Video	PDF
1	Orientation	Theory	0.25
2	Course Overview	Theory	0.25
3	History of Automobiles	Theory	2
4	Worldwide Automobile Makers	Theory	2.5
5	Workshop Safety	Theory	0.5
6	Workshop Safety	Practical	2
7	Perform First Aid Practice	Theory	2
8	18 Automobile Systems	Theory	5
9	Engine System	Theory	2
10	Engine System	Practical	3
11	Engine System	OJT	5
12	Intake System	Theory	1
13	Intake System	Practical	2
14	Intake System	OJT	5
15	Fuel System	Theory	1
16	Fuel System	Practical	1
17	Fuel System	OJT	5
18	Ignition System	Theory	1
19	Ignition System	Practical	1
20	Ignition System	OJT	3
21	Exhaust System	Theory	1
22	Exhaust System	Practical	1
23	Exhaust System	OJT	3
24	Lubrication System	Theory	1
25	Lubrication System	Practical	1
26	Lubrication System	OJT	3
27	Cooling System	Theory	1
28	Cooling System	Practical	2
29	Cooling System	OJT	5
30	Clutch System	Theory	1
31	Clutch System	Practical	2
32	Clutch System	OJT	5
33	Transmission System	Theory	1
34	Transmission System	Practical	3
35	Transmission System	OJT	5
36	Suspension System	Theory	1
37	Suspension System	Practical	3
38	Suspension System	OJT	7
39	Steering System	Theory	1
40	Steering System	Practical	2
41	Steering System	OJT	5
42	Brake System	Theory	1
43	Brake System	Practical	3
44	Brake System	OJT	8
45	Starting System	Theory	1
46	Starting System	Practical	1
47	Starting System	OJT	2
48	Engine Electrical System	Theory	1
49	Engine Electrical System	Practical	1
50	Engine Electrical System	OJT	2
51	Body Electrical System	Theory	1
52	Body Electrical System	Practical	1
53	Body Electrical System	OJT	2
54	Charging System	Theory	1
55	Charging System	Practical	1
56	Charging System	OJT	3
57	AC System	Theory	1
58	AC System	Practical	1
59	AC System	OJT	3
60	Body	Theory	0.5
61	Advance Automobile Technology	Theory	2
62	Advance Automobile Technology	Practical	3
63	Advance Automobile Technology	OJT	5
64	Hybrid & Electric Vehicle	Theory	3
65	Hybrid & Electric Vehicle	Practical	3
66	Hybrid & Electric Vehicle	OJT	7
67	ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technologies	Theory	2
68	ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technologies	Practical	3
69	ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technologies	OJT	5
70	Technical Documentation	Theory	3
71	Workshop hand Tools, SST & Equipment	Practical	2
72	Workshop Measuring Tools	Practical	10
73	Various Diagnosis tools	Practical	5
74	Repair Manuals, Owner’s Manual	Theory	5
75	Electrical Wiring Diagram	Theory	3
76	Collision Damage Manuals	Theory	3
77	Service Bulletin	Theory	2
78	Painting Process	Practical	3
79	Corporate Transport Operations	Theory	3
80	7 Steps Service Operation Process	Theory	8
81	Vehicle Maintenance & Workshop Coordination	Theory	4
82	Fleet Management	Theory	3
83	Logistics, Route Planning & Dispatch	Practical	5
84	Transport Laws & Regulatory Compliance	Theory	3
85	Spare Parts & Inventory Coordination	Theory	5
86	Estimation	Practical	3
87	Warranty Policy & Procedures	Theory	3
88	Driver Management & Customer Service	Theory	3
89	Workshop Management & Fleet Cost Control	Theory	3
90	Risk Management & Emergency Response	Theory	5
91	What is the meaning of GLI, XLI?	Theory	4
92	Defensive driving principles	Theory	6.5
93	Defensive driving principles	Practical	5
94	10 Principles of Safety Driving	Theory	3
95	10 Principles of Safety Driving	Practical	3
96	Tools list during driving	Theory	3
97	Familiar with maintenance items	Theory	0.5
98	Various Warning Light in Dashboard	Theory	1
99	Various Warning Light in Dashboard	Practical	9
100	Familiar with road traffic signage	Theory	1
101	Factors affected fuel economy	Theory	1
102	Cause of vehicles catching fire	Theory	0.5
103	Be aware of distracted driving	Theory	1
104	Computer fundamentals	Theory	1
105	Microsoft Word	Theory	2
106	Microsoft Excel	Theory	1
107	PowerPoint	Theory	0.5
108	Email communication	Theory	0.5
109	Cloud storage	Theory	0.5
110	Internet research	Theory	1
111	Cybersecurity basics	Theory	3
112	Workshop management software	Theory	3
113	Digital customer records	Theory	3
114	Preparing job cards	Practical	1
115	Creating quotations	Practical	0.5
116	Writing service reports	Practical	0.5
117	Maintaining inventory	Practical	0.5
118	Online spare parts search	Practical	1
119	Accessing manufacturer service manuals	Practical	0.5
120	Using digital inspection checklists	Practical	1
	Speaking
121	Greetings	Theory	1
122	Customer reception	Theory	1
123	Telephone communication	Theory	1
124	Appointment scheduling	Theory	0.5
125	Explaining repairs	Theory	0.5
126	Giving estimates	Theory	1
127	Handling complaints	Theory	0.5
128	1000 Automotive English Vocabulary	Theory	0.5
129	2000 Business Communication Words	Theory	0.5
130	1000 Automotive Abbreviations	Theory	1
131	500 professional meeting conversation words	Theory	1
132	300 Common English Phrases, Replies and Expression	Theory	1
133	500 Daily Spoken English Questions & Answers	Theory	1
	Reading
134	Repair manuals	Theory	1.5
135	Wiring diagrams	Theory	1
136	Collision Damage Manual	Theory	1
137	Parts catalogues	Theory	1
138	Owner’s Manual	Theory	1
	Writing
139	Service reports	Theory	0.5
140	Emails	Theory	0.5
141	Quotations	Theory	0.5
142	Job cards	Theory	0.5
143	Inspection reports	Theory	0.5
	Listening
144	Customer conversations	Theory	0.5
145	Technical videos	Theory	1
146	International workshop communication	Theory	1
	Workshop Management & Entrepreneurship
147	Opening an automobile workshop	Theory	0.5
148	Customer management	Theory	2
149	Inventory control	Theory	0.5
150	Spare parts management	Theory	0.5
151	Pricing strategy	Theory	0.5
152	Marketing	Theory	2
153	Social media promotion	Theory	1
154	Financial management	Theory	1.5
155	Tax basics	Theory	0.5
156	Leadership & Professional Development	Theory	2
157	Entrepreneurship	Theory	1
158	Service Menu	Theory	1
159	Periodic Maintenance Check Sheet	Theory	1
160	Diagnosis Check Sheet	Theory	2
161	Quality Control Check Sheet	Theory	0.5
162	10 Principles of Auto Technician	Theory	0.5
163	Job Description of Transport Officer	Theory	5
164	5S Methodology	Theory	5
165	KAIZEN	Theory	2
166	Office Manner	Theory	1
Total			360

Assessment Scheme

• Theory Examination: 25%
• Practical Skills Test: 35%
• Attendance:5%
• Continuous Assessment: 5%
• Workshop Performance: 10%
• OJT Evaluation: 10%
• Driving Skills Assessment: 5%
• Computer Skills Assessment: 2.5%
• English Communication Assessment:2.5%
• Total: 100%

Note: A minimum overall score of 70% is recommended for certification.

Soft Skills Development

Throughout the course, trainees should develop:

• Communication and presentation skills
• Professional ethics
• Time management
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Critical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Customer service excellence
• Quality assurance
• Workplace discipline
• Continuous learning mindset
• Adaptability to new automotive technologies
• Analytical troubleshooting

Required Training Resources

I. Workshop Resources

• Vehicle lifts
•  Engine stands
•  Hydraulic jacks
•  Air compressor
•  OBD-II scanners
•  Oscilloscope
•  Digital multimeters
•  Battery tester
•  Wheel balancer
•  Wheel alignment machine
•  Brake lathe
• Injector cleaner
•  Compression tester
•  Torque wrenches
•  Cooling system pressure tester
• Vacuum gauge
•  Smoke leak detector
• Passenger, commercial, hybrid, and electric training vehicles
• GPS tracking devices
• Fleet scheduling boards
• Fuel management systems
• Vehicle maintenance records
• Brake testing equipment
• Air-conditioning service station
• Service manuals and wiring diagrams

II. Computer Resources

• Desktop/laptop computers
•  Fleet Management Software (FMS)
•  Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software
•  GPS monitoring software
• Microsoft Office
• Internet access
• Printers and scanners

III. Training Facilities

• Multimedia classroom
•  Projector and smart board
• Library of workshop manuals
• Learning Management System (LMS)
•  Meeting room for role-play

Transport Officer Competencies

Graduates who complete this curriculum will be able to:

• Plan, organize, and supervise passenger and commercial vehicle fleets for corporate organizations using internationally recognized fleet management practices.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, workshop scheduling, warranty administration, and spare-parts management to maximize fleet availability and reliability.
• Monitor fuel consumption, vehicle utilization, operating costs, and fleet performance using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), telematics, GPS tracking, and Fleet Management Systems (FMS).
• Ensure compliance with transport laws, vehicle registration, insurance, fitness certification, occupational safety, environmental regulations, and corporate governance requirements.
• Lead and develop transport teams by supervising drivers, coordinating transport schedules, conducting performance evaluations, and promoting safe driving practices.
• Safely inspect, operate, and road-test corporate vehicles while applying defensive driving, eco-driving, and risk management techniques.
• Use modern digital tools, including Microsoft Office, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Fleet Management Systems (FMS), GPS platforms, dashboards, and cloud-based reporting solutions.
• Communicate effectively in English through meetings, emails, reports, presentations, customer interactions, and discussions with suppliers and international stakeholders.
• Apply best practices in workshop management, logistics, quality assurance, sustainability, and continuous improvement to enhance operational efficiency.
• Pursue careers as a Transport Officer, Fleet Officer, Fleet Coordinator, Transport Supervisor, Logistics Coordinator, Fleet Maintenance Coordinator, Corporate Fleet Manager, Transport Operations Manager, or Mobility Services Manager in national and international organizations.