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Road Safety Audit (RSA) – Theory & Field Practicum
Identify hazards, assess risk and write clear road safety audit findings and countermeasures.
Course overview
A 3-day course combining classroom theory and supervised field practicum in road safety auditing (RSA). Participants learn to apply systematic audit methodologies, complete VRU-focused checklists, rate hazard severity, and write professional audit reports using structured audit methods.
What the course covers
- Differentiate road safety audit from inspection and general design review
- Identify hazards for pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and vehicle occupants
- Rate risks consistently using likelihood, exposure and severity
- Write clear, defensible audit findings and countermeasures
Topics you will study
- What is a Road Safety Audit?
- The RSA Process and Team Composition
- VRU-Focused Checklists and Hazard Identification
- Field Practicum – Supervised Site Audit
- Risk Rating and Countermeasure Selection
- RSA Report Writing and Presentation
- Assessment and Action Planning
Practical learning
Practise a supervised site audit, complete a checklist, rank hazards and present findings with proposed countermeasures.
Who should enquire?
Road engineers, urban planners, transport consultants, RDA/RTSA technical staff. ZTSI will confirm entry criteria and suitability for your role.
Duration and study periods
3 days. Short-course starts are available throughout the year by arrangement. Share your preferred dates when you enquire; ZTSI will confirm a scheduled cohort or employer booking.
Learning combines taught sessions, case work and practical tasks. ZTSI will confirm teaching days, assessment dates, breaks and any field or placement arrangements before enrolment.
Entry and prior experience
Proposed entry requirement: Grade 12 Certificate or O Levels; recognition of prior learning may apply for working professionals.
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Start with an enquiry. ZTSI confirms intake dates and delivery arrangements. Ask about the proposed award and its recognition. Expressing interest does not confirm admission or reserve a place.
Course fee
ZMW 6,600 standard fee per participant.
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