Safe System Course
Overview
Road Safety GB’s Safe System training course aims to develop a participant’s strategic understanding of, and ability to implement this proactive method of casualty reduction.
Safe System significantly differs from the previous approach as it recognises the role of human error in collisions and looks to mitigate this by ensuring that the pillars of the system, referred to as the layers of protection, are sufficiently robust to prevent errors from becoming catastrophic when they occur.
The course explores a range of subjects associated with implementing a Safe System, including: Safe Speeds, Safe Roads and Roadsides, Safe Vehicles, Safe Road Users and Post-Crash Response. The course has a strong focus on the need to work in partnership, not only with road safety professionals but the wider community.
Who should attend?
Anyone who is involved in road safety, including councillors, road safety officers and senior managers, road engineers, police, fire and rescue service, fleet managers, DVSA, etc.
What are the learning outcomes?
The learning outcomes are for the participant to have a greater:
- Recognition of the need to move to a Safe System
- Awareness of differences between a traditional approach to road safety and a Safe System
- Understanding of how the different layers of protection need to work together
- Awareness of potential partners
- To consider how a Safe System can be applied
RSGB offers a one or two day course
The one day course has a strong focus on what a Safe System is and the importance of strategic partnership and leadership. This day is ideal for strategic leads or those seeking a strong understanding of Safe System.
The two day course builds on the one day course and provides a greater understanding of the practical application of Safe System through the use of a number of case studies. This course is suitable for those who design or deliver road safety interventions.
Assessment
The one day course is not assessed. Participants completing the full two day course will be asked to complete a written assessment exploring how they will implement the learning.
Participants receive a RSGB Academy certificate.
Course fees
Two day course
£350 for Road Safety GB Academy members (plus VAT)
£465 for non-members (plus VAT)
One day course
£195 for Road Safety GB Academy members (plus VAT)
£320 for non-members (plus VAT)
Course dates and venues
Two day course 22-23 October 2025
Delivered via Zoom
Book this course
In addition, courses can be delivered in person or online for groups on request. The one day course can also be run on request, please contact Sally Bartrum by email or on 01379 650112.
Invoicing, payment & cancellation
- Delegate fees are due payable upon booking unless a valid Purchase Order is provided and accepted.
- For online bookings paid at the time of booking, invoices/receipts will be issued electronically on completion of the booking.
- Please issue Purchase Orders to ‘Road Safety GB International’ and forward via email to: rsgbcourseinv@gmail.com
- Invoices will be issued and sent via email and must be paid within 30 days of the invoice date or no later than one working day prior to the start of the course, whichever date occurs soonest (the “due date”).
- Payment must be made in pounds Sterling by cheque, credit/debit card or BACS, using the details on the invoice.
- For more information please contact Sally Bartrum by email or on 01379 650112.
Course booking terms, conditions and cancellation policy (PDF download)