PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD Learners acquiring this standard will be learning towards obtaining a national qualification or are working within the road transport industry, where acquisition of competence against this standard will add value to learner`s job, or chances of finding employment. The qualifying learner is capable of: Understanding the Southern African Road Transport industry Understanding and applying the theoretical aspects of road transport management Comprehending the interaction between transport management principles and standard operating procedures Applying standard road transport operational principles and procedures within the parameters of a road transport undertaking