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Crash Data Collection & Quality Improvement (Police/RTSA/Health)
Turn crash records into clearer evidence for decisions, with careful checks on quality and gaps.
Course overview
A 2-day practical course on crash data collection, quality assurance, and analysis for decision-making. Covers Zambia’s national crash reporting system, data quality challenges, cleaning protocols, hotspot identification, and dashboard design. Uses hands-on Excel exercises with a realistic Zambia crash dataset.
What the course covers
- Apply minimum crash data variables and quality checks
- Identify data gaps, duplicates and coding inconsistencies
- Produce simple summaries and hotspot lists for decision-makers
- Explain limits, bias and under-reporting responsibly
Topics you will study
- Zambia’s Crash Data System: Current State and Gaps
- The Minimum Data Dictionary and Variable Standardisation
- Data Cleaning Protocol
- Hotspot Identification and Analysis
- KPI Dashboard Design
- Briefing Notes and Assessment
Practical learning
Clean a sample crash dataset in Excel, identify recurring locations and prepare a dashboard and short briefing note.
Who should enquire?
Police officers, RTSA data staff, health information officers, road safety analysts. ZTSI will confirm entry criteria and suitability for your role.
Duration and study periods
2 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 3,800 standard fee per participant.
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