Road trauma is not something we should just accept. We do not accept trauma in any other form of transport, so why should roads be any different? Deaths and serious injuries on our roads are preventable. But how? What actually is road safety? What makes it complex? Why would you have a town planner, an engineer, a psychologist, a police officer and an emergency physician all involved?
This online, self-paced course – developed by the Australasian College of Road Safety – provides an overview of road safety – the road trauma problem and how we got to where we are, and what we can do to make positive changes.
If you are new to road safety, this course gives you the language, frameworks and evidence base to contribute with confidence from day one. For those experienced in road safety, this course will give you an understanding of where your work fits into the broader system and how the various areas of road safety can work together.
What you’ll learn
The course contains lessons from the Road Safety Body of Knowledge, and covers the core principles of road safety practice including:
- Understanding the global road trauma crisis and its history
- What working in road safety looks like, and the roles of different agencies, levels of government and the private sector
- The various elements of the road transport system and why it’s important to think of road safety as a whole system
- How approaches to road user behaviour and error, roads and streets, and vehicles influence safety outcomes
- Risk, road trauma and how road safety data are collected, interpreted and used
- What prevention means in road safety and why effective road safety management matters
- Practical frameworks for identifying and addressing road safety problems
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for anyone working in or around road safety, who wants an understanding of how road safety works in practice. It is suitable for both those who are new to road safety looking to gain a quick understanding of the issues, and those who have a deep understanding of a particular aspect of road safety, looking to gain a better understanding of the broader road safety system and context.
How it works
The course is delivered through Reach 360, an online learning platform. Once you purchase access, you’ll receive a separate invitation email from Reach 360 to set up your training account. The course is self-paced work through it at a time that suits you. The course is made up of multiple lessons, which are being released in stages between June and October 2026. Your access will remain open for at least 6 months to allow plenty of time to complete all the lessons. Once all lessons have been completed, you will receive a certificate.
Course Access Pricing
Pricing is tiered by World Bank income classification to ensure the course is accessible to road safety professionals across the globe. Member pricing is available to all current ACRS members.
If you’re not yet a member, joining ACRS before purchasing course access is worth considering — the membership discount more than offsets the membership fee and you’ll gain access to the broader ACRS community, events and resources.
| Country Classification | Applies to | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Income Country (HIC) | Australia, New Zealand, UK, USA, Canada and most of Europe and East Asia | $200 AUD | $500 AUD |
| Upper Middle Income Country (UMIC) | China, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, Thailand and others | $96 AUD | $240 AUD |
| Lower Middle Income Country (LMIC) | India, Philippines, Vietnam, Kenya, Nigeria and others | $32 AUD | $80 AUD |
| Low Income Country (LIC) | Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Sudan, Uganda, Yemen and others | $10 AUD | $40 AUD |
All prices are in AUD and inclusive of GST where applicable. LMIC/LIC pricing is subsidised for residents of qualifying countries as defined by the World Bank income classification. If you are from an LMIC or LIC country but are currently living and working in a high income country, the HIC rate applies. If you have questions about which tier applies to you, contact admin@acrs.org.au.
Already an ACRS member?
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Are you a student?
Full-time students are eligible for ACRS Student Membership, which includes access to member pricing on this course. Student membership also connects you to your local ACRS Chapter, mentorship opportunities and a network of road safety professionals at the start of your career.
Questions?
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