ZRST Traffic Safety InstituteProfessional learning · ZambiaEnquire about training DIP-01 · Diploma
Diploma in Traffic Safety & Road Safety Management
Use evidence to set road safety priorities, agree responsibilities and build a practical workplan.
Course overview
A 3-year full-time diploma (6 semesters + 480 hours industrial attachment) covering the complete road safety management discipline from foundations through advanced practice.
What the course covers
- Explain core concepts and standards for traffic safety and management.
- Use appropriate tools to diagnose risks and propose controls in traffic safety and management.
- Prepare implementation plans with roles, resources, timelines and monitoring indicators.
- Communicate findings professionally and defend assumptions under scrutiny.
Semester outline
| Semester | Planned period | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | January–June 2027 | Road Safety Foundations and Zambia Context |
| 2 | July–December 2027 | Road Safety Data and Analysis |
| 3 | January–June 2028 | Road Safety Engineering Basics |
| 4 | July–December 2028 | Road Safety Management and Policy |
| 5 | January–June 2029 | Applied Road Safety Practice |
| 6 | July–December 2029 | Research Project and Industrial Attachment |
The outline provides 18 teaching weeks per semester. Teaching, assessment and attachment dates sit within these planned study windows and will be confirmed by ZTSI.
Project and attachment
The final stage brings together a research project and industrial attachment, connecting management, data, engineering and policy learning.
Who should enquire?
Grade 12 school leavers seeking a professional road safety career; working professionals via RPL. ZTSI will confirm entry criteria and suitability for your role.
Duration and study periods
3 years across 6 semesters. The next intake starts in January 2027. Planned semester windows are January–June and July–December each year; the sequence for this cohort is shown above.
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 30,000 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.
Talk to ZTSI
Discuss this course with ZTSI.
Our team can explain the programme’s readiness, fee coverage, delivery arrangements and next steps.