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Crash Investigation & Scene Management (Basic)
Practise safe scene management and consistent evidence collection, with clear limits on what the evidence can show.
Course overview
A 2-day course introducing systematic crash investigation methods and professional scene management for Zambia road safety officers. Covers scene safety, evidence preservation, vehicle examination, driver interview techniques, crash reconstruction basics, and report writing aligned to the MVIR system.
What the course covers
- Secure a crash scene without creating secondary risks
- Collect basic evidence ethically and consistently
- Document road, vehicle, human and environmental factors
- Communicate findings without speculation beyond evidence
Topics you will study
- Scene Arrival and Safety Management
- Evidence Identification and Preservation
- Vehicle Examination Basics
- Witness and Driver Interview Techniques
- Crash Factor Analysis and MVIR Completion
- Investigation Narrative and Assessment
Practical learning
Work through a crash-scene scenario, record and preserve evidence, and prepare a structured investigation narrative.
Who should enquire?
Police officers, traffic officers, RTSA inspectors, crash investigators. 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.
Ask ZTSI to confirm the admission criteria and how prior 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 6,600 standard fee per participant.
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Discuss this course with ZTSI.
Our team can explain the programme’s readiness, fee coverage, delivery arrangements and next steps.