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Safety & Security SETA · SASSETA
Grants tied to safety cluster departmental skills plans.
- Window:
- Applications open 1 April
- Priority focus:
- Traffic Officer · Corrections · Paralegal
SAQA Qualification · 101875
Road Traffic Safety Officer
R79 500
(Once-off Institutional License Fee)
Professional Role & Capability Blueprint
- Target Designation
- Certified Road Traffic Safety Officer Practitioner
- Competency Focus
- Master specialised practical applications, safety criteria, and regulatory mandates required of a qualified Road Traffic Safety Officer.
- Academic Weight
- Full national recognition at NQF Level 6 yielding 390 credits upon successful PoE verification.
Strategic Institutional Purpose
- Audit Objective
- Formulated to systematically bridge operational skills deficits under the governing SASSETA quality matrix.
- Value Proposition
- Equips your workforce with measurable, legally compliant skills to optimise productivity, satisfy Workplace Skills Plans (WSP), and unlock maximum B-BBEE scorecard weight.
Who is this for
This qualification is ideal for experienced practitioners, supervisors, or managers seeking professional recognition and deeper expertise. It is specifically designed for anyone who aspires to become a road traffic safety officer and wants a structured, nationally recognised learning pathway. Whether you are currently working in the field or just starting out, this programme will meet you where you are and take you to the next level.
Qualification Rules · Module Matrix
Official SAQA module breakdown parsed from the qualification's registered rules.
Knowledge Modules (KM)
195 crTheory · 9 modules
- 541201001-KM-0140 cr
Road safety education and road safety systems
NQF Level 6
- 541201001-KM-0230 cr
Communication skills
NQF Level 7
- 541201001-KM-0315 cr
Introduction to criminology
NQF Level 5
- 541201001-KM-0440 cr
Project and programme management
NQF Level 6
- 541201001-KM-0510 cr
Introduction to Information Technology
NQF Level 4
- 541201001-KM-0610 cr
Legislation
NQF Level 6
- 541201001-KM-0715 cr
Public sector management
NQF Level 6
- 541201001-KM-0820 cr
Introduction to research methodology
NQF Level 5
- 541201001-KM-0915 cr
Introduction to road maintenance, design and related principles
NQF Level 5
Practical Skill Modules (PM)
115 crApplied · 3 modules
- 541201001-PM-0145 cr
Design and develop a road safety plan
NQF Level 6
- 541201001-PM-0240 cr
Conduct research project and generate an abstract
NQF Level 7
- 541201001-PM-0330 cr
Assess/audit road related infrastructure
NQF Level 6
Work Experience Modules (WM)
0 crSite · 0 modules
No modules listed in SAQA rules.
Official SAQA Curriculum
Source of truth · SAQA ID 101875 · Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security › Safety in Society
Purpose▾
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Road Traffic Safety Officer. A Road Traffic Safety Officer develops, designs and implements road safety plans to promote safe road usage by the public. A qualified learner will be able to: • Design, develop and implement road safety programmes. • Conduct road infrastructure design and layout on road safety assessments. • Analyse traffic reports and generate an abstract. • Research, analyse and assess relevant road safety data.
Rationale▾
Broad consultation with Institutions of Higher Learning, Provincial Departments of Transport, Metros, and other transport agencies was conducted by the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) in collaboration with the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) prior to and during the development of this qualification. As a result of these engagements, the Road Safety Officers' qualification was proposed. The completion of this qualification will equip those entering the road safety environment with the skills to competently function as Road Safety Officers. The rationale for the implementation of this qualification is to standardise the management and promotion of road safety that will benefit society by providing community support to enhance road safety initiatives. The learners who successfully complete this qualification will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to progress to higher levels within the road safety discipline.
Learning Assumed to be in Place & RPL▾
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result or certifying a work experience record. RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: • Level 4 with Mathematical Literacy and Communication.
Exit Level Outcomes▾
- Design, develop and implement a road safety plan to promote safe road usage.
- Conduct a road related infrastructure audit/assessment.
- Conduct research project and generate an abstract.
Qualification 101875 · Curriculum Architecture
Occupational Certificate: Road Traffic Safety Officer · NQF Level 6 (390 Credits)
Three Curriculum Pillars
Knowledge Modules
Classroom & E-Learning
- Facilitated lectures & self-study
- Written question banks
- Formative comprehension checks
Practical Skill Modules
Simulated Line Tasks
- Simulated line tasks
- Observation rubrics
- Structured task sheets
Work Experience Modules
On-the-Job Production
- On-the-job rotation
- Mentor logbooks
- Workplace sign-offs
Evidence & Audit Pipeline
Learner Portfolio of Evidence (PoE)Owner · Candidate▾
Admin & Registration
ID, learner contract, induction pack, POPIA consent.
Knowledge Evidence
Written assessments & question banks — KM-01 to KM-07.
Practical Evidence
Task sheets, observation rubrics, assessor photos.
Workplace Evidence
Logbooks, mentor sign-offs, supervisor letters.
Assessor Master FileOwner · Registered Assessor▾
Assessment Reports
Judgements, learner feedback, remediation agreements, appeals log.
Internal Moderation & Quality FileOwner · Moderator / SDP▾
Moderation Evidence
10% sampling matrix, HACCP/LOTO compliance sheets, SDP sign-off.
Final Accreditation Gateway
Issued by the accredited Skills Development Provider once internal moderation is signed off.
Provider submits declaration + PoE to the Assessment Quality Partner (AQP).
QCTO awards the SAQA-registered certificate on successful EISA outcome.
Learning Material Stack
Start-to-Exit Moderation Timeline
- 1
Pre-Delivery Setup
Facilitator induction, learner enrolment forms, baseline assessment, PoE folder issue. Alignment matrix stamped.
- 2
Delivery & Formative Moderation
Modular rollout with formative assessments per KM/PM. Internal moderator reviews evidence weekly; feedback loop before summatives.
- 3
Summative & External Moderation
Summative assessments captured, PoE finalised, submitted for external moderation. Certification uploaded to the SETA/QCTO.
Bespoke QMS Build
We author your Quality Management System — policies, procedures, records, matrices — mapped to your accreditation scope. From R18,500.
Talk QMS on WhatsAppModeration Consultation
External moderation dry-run on your PoE + delivery pack. Written report with fixes before your real audit. From R4,900.
Book Moderation SessionClassroom Transformation Blueprint
Broken Standard
- 📄Photocopied guides with mismatched outcomes
- ❔Missing formative/summative assessments
- ⚠️No SETA alignment matrix — audit fails
- 🎲Facilitators improvise Road Traffic Safety Officer delivery
- 🕳️PoE gaps flagged in moderation
i2Graduates Transformation
- ✓9 KM + 3 PM + 0 WM modules mapped to NQF Level 6
- ✓Pre-validated assessment bank per module
- ✓SASSETA alignment matrix included
- ✓Facilitator scripts + learner activities per credit
- ✓PoE templates that survive external moderation
The i2Graduates Quality Guarantee
Every page of this bundle is meticulously checked for sequence and structural perfection — no missing pages, no stolen content, no shortcuts. You get pre-validated assessment instruments ready to survive rigorous compliance moderation, wrapped in an engaging curriculum your facilitators will love teaching.