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PCERT-04 · Advanced certificate

Advanced Certificate in Road Infrastructure Safety (Applied tools + practicum)

Assess road risks and choose practical infrastructure treatments that can be approved and maintained.

Institute / Courses / PCERT-04

Course overview

A 12-month advanced programme for experienced road engineers developing expertise in infrastructure safety assessment tools, Safe System engineering design, iRAP, and road safety audit management.

What the course covers

  • Explain core concepts and standards for road infrastructure safety.
  • Use appropriate tools to diagnose risks and propose controls in road infrastructure safety.
  • Prepare implementation plans with roles, resources, timelines and monitoring indicators.
  • Communicate findings professionally and defend assumptions under scrutiny.

Topics you will study

  • Safe System Infrastructure Design Principles
  • iRAP Methodology and Star Rating
  • Road Safety Audit: Advanced Practice
  • NMT Infrastructure: Advanced Design
  • Road Design Standards and Safe System Compliance
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis and Investment Prioritisation
  • Programme Management and Contractor Oversight
  • Infrastructure Safety Capstone Project

Practical learning

Develop an infrastructure-safety capstone that compares risks and treatment options, investment priorities and delivery oversight.

Who should enquire?

Senior road engineers, infrastructure safety specialists, RDA/LCC senior staff. ZTSI will confirm entry criteria and suitability for your role.

Duration and study periods

12 months across 2 planned semesters. The next intake starts in January 2027. Semester 1 runs within January–June 2027 and Semester 2 within July–December 2027.

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

Ask ZTSI to confirm the programme’s entry requirements and how your prior study and work experience may be considered.

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 22,000 standard fee per participant.

Ask ZTSI for an approved invoice, fee coverage and the payment schedule before booking. Institutional or group training is quoted separately.

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