Vision Zero and Urban Road Safety Audits Course
Online 300-hour course in Vision Zero and urban road safety audits. 6 modules covering ISO 39001 (road traffic safety management systems), Directive 2008/96/EC (road infrastructure safety management) and QGIS. Personal tutor and open enrolment.
Vision Zero and Urban Road Safety Audits Course — studying from Australia
Regulation, safety and reliability engineering are essential across Australian industries, particularly in transport, energy, defence and mining. RAMS (reliability, availability, maintainability and safety) practices support asset integrity and regulatory compliance. Vehicle and product homologation is governed by national standards and the Infrastructure department, while work health and safety laws are harmonised across most jurisdictions. Engineers work on safety cases, certification, failure analysis and compliance documentation. Employers include regulators, certification bodies, asset owners and consultancies.
Fees for Australia: A$712 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Does SEIUM's qualification satisfy Australian regulatory or homologation requirements?
No. SEIUM qualifications are private and are not official state degrees or accredited by national bodies. Homologation and safety regulation in Australia, such as vehicle standards administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts, set their own requirements. Confirm with the relevant authority which competencies apply.
Which Australian employers and bodies might value this training in RAMS and regulation?
Consultancies, infrastructure and rail operators, regulators' contractors, and industrial safety teams in Australia may hire people with RAMS and compliance skills. Whether they value a private qualification depends on each employer. Demonstrated competence and project experience usually carry significant weight.
Is the course manageable alongside work, and how is payment handled?
The programmes are online, taught in English, and include an assigned technical tutor, so you can study from Australia around your job. Fees are payable in instalments, and employers may sponsor you. Confirm the programme length and the time you can realistically commit each week.
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What you will be able to do
Explain the principles of the Vision Zero approach and the safe system.
Analyse urban crash data using GIS tools.
Carry out urban road safety audits and inspections.
Propose urban design and traffic calming measures.
Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions using before-and-after methods.
Integrate accessibility and vulnerable road users into design.
Prepare an audit report with prioritised recommendations.
Who it's for
- Road safety auditor wishing to specialise in Vision Zero and urban road safety audits.
- Urban traffic engineer wishing to specialise in Vision Zero and urban road safety audits.
- Municipal mobility technician wishing to specialise in Vision Zero and urban road safety audits.
- Crash data analyst wishing to specialise in Vision Zero and urban road safety audits.
- Urban planner wishing to specialise in Vision Zero and urban road safety audits.
- Sustainable mobility consultant wishing to specialise in Vision Zero and urban road safety audits.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter local government.
What you'll work with
- ISO 39001 (road traffic safety management systems)
- Directive 2008/96/EC (road infrastructure safety management)
- Directive (EU) 2019/1936 (amendment on road safety management)
- Royal Decree 970/2020 (speed limits on urban roads)
- Royal Decree 1428/2003 (General Traffic Regulation)
- Ministerial Order TMA/851/2021 (accessibility in urbanised public spaces)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Origin of Vision Zero in Sweden1.2Safe system and shared responsibility1.3Human biomechanical tolerance1.4Differences from the traditional approach1.5Global Plan for the Decade of Action 2021-20301.6Road Safety Strategy 2030 in Spain1.7Outcome and performance indicators1.8Reference cities1.9Municipal governance and leadership1.10Case study: analysis of a Vision Zero plan
2.1Sources: police reports, hospitals and DGT2.2MAIS3+ injury classification2.3Crash concentration maps2.4Analysis of vulnerable road users2.5Speed and probability of death2.6Conflict analysis methods2.7Exposure and risk rates2.8Biases and under-reporting2.9GIS visualisation2.10Practice: black spot mapping with GIS
3.1Directive 2008/96/EC and its 2019/1936 revision3.2Phased road safety audit3.3Inspection of existing roads3.4Safety impact assessment3.5Urban checklists3.6Auditor profile and training3.7Report and client response3.8Audits for cyclists and pedestrians3.9iRAP tools and star rating3.10Workshop: audit of an urban junction
4.1Traffic calming and 30 zones4.230 km/h limits in cities4.3Safe junctions and roundabouts4.4Raised pedestrian crossings4.5Segregated cycle infrastructure4.6Safe school environments4.7Visibility and clear sightlines at crossings4.8Speed management with speed cameras4.9Superblocks and tactical urbanism4.10Case study: redesign of a school environment
5.1Before-and-after studies5.2Empirical Bayes method5.3Crash modification factors5.4Cost-benefit analysis5.5Average speed indicators5.6Perception surveys5.7Monitoring and plan review5.8Citizen participation5.9Communicating results5.10Practice: evaluation of a calmed road section
6.1Selecting the scope6.2Data collection6.3Crash analysis6.4Field inspection6.5Identification of deficiencies6.6Proposal of measures6.7Estimation of benefits6.8Monitoring plan6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is QGIS, PTV Vissim, Python (pandas), ArcGIS Pro, advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Assignments are based on real urban road safety audit procedures, analysis of crash concentration points and before-and-after evaluation of an intervention. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Explain the principles of the Vision Zero approach and the safe system.
Analyse urban crash data using GIS tools.
Carry out urban road safety audits and inspections.
Propose urban design and traffic calming measures.
Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions using before-and-after methods.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme comprises 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The course uses QGIS, PTV Vissim, Python (pandas), ArcGIS Pro and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the open-source alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are credited towards the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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