ISO 39001:2012 Road Traffic Safety Management Systems Lead Auditor Training and Certification Program

Programme Summary

Develop the planning, evidence evaluation and team leadership skills needed for road traffic safety management audits against ISO 39001:2012. A commercial fleet and road services case connects road exposure, safety performance factors and transport operating controls with realistic audit trails. Participants lead simulated meetings, evaluate conflicting evidence and defend findings, producing a clear audit conclusion while respecting impartiality, confidentiality and the limits of sampled evidence.

Training Objectives

1 Strengthen road traffic safety management audit leadership; 2 Plan defensible assignments and team responsibilities; 3 Evaluate conformity and system effectiveness; 4 Manage findings communication and audit conclusions; 5 Maintain ethical conduct and audit independence.

Learning Outcomes

1 Lead a simulated road traffic safety management audit; 2 Evaluate road safety performance measures; 3 Direct risk based sampling and interviews; 4 Defend findings and evidence limitations; 5 Recommend proportionate corrective action follow up.

Target Audience

Audit Team Leaders; Management System Auditors; Fleet Safety Managers; Transport Managers; Assurance Managers.

Target Industries

Road Freight Transport; Public Passenger Transport; Corporate Vehicle Fleets; Road Infrastructure Services; Last Mile Delivery.

Course Contents

• Module 1 Audit Leadership and Professional Boundaries: Audit principles impartiality and confidential information; First second and third party distinctions; Auditor competence and certification decision boundaries.
• Module 2 Audit Programme and Assignment Risk: Programme objectives and changing operational risks; Scope criteria resources and team competence; Remote methods feasibility and evidence security.
• Module 3 Auditing Road Traffic Context and System Scope: Road system interactions and organisational influence; Deaths serious injuries and prevention objectives; Interested parties obligations and climate relevance.
• Module 4 Auditing Road Exposure and Safety Baselines: Travel distances journeys and exposure data; Final and intermediate performance factors; Data quality and baseline interpretation.
• Module 5 Auditing Road Safety Risk and Planning: Road user vehicle and journey risks; Safe system thinking and control priorities; Targets responsibilities and action planning.
• Module 6 Auditing Leadership and Driver Competence Interfaces: Road safety policy and management accountability; Competence fitness and awareness arrangements; Contractor communication and transport responsibilities.
• Module 7 Auditing Safe Journeys and Road User Behaviour: Journey planning and appropriate speed management; Fatigue distraction and restraint controls; Vulnerable road users and operating conditions.
• Module 8 Auditing Vehicle and Transport Operation Controls: Vehicle safety suitability and maintenance interfaces; Load passenger and route control arrangements; Procurement outsourcing and operational changes.
• Module 9 Auditing Crash Preparedness and Incident Learning: Emergency response and incident reporting; Crash investigation and contributing factors; Corrective action and shared learning.
• Module 10 Auditing Road Safety Performance and Assurance: Monitoring performance factors and outcome trends; Internal audit and management review; Effectiveness evaluation and road safety improvement.
• Module 11 Document Review and Readiness Evaluation: Scope documents and process evidence review; Readiness concerns and additional information requests; Audit plan adjustments and communication.
• Module 12 Planning Activities and Directing the Team: Responsibilities schedules and audit trail allocation; Sampling strategy and technical expert interfaces; Team briefings progress checks and coordination.
• Module 13 Opening Meetings and Audit Communication: Confirming scope criteria and practical arrangements; Managing professional disagreement and access issues; Communicating emerging risks and material concerns.
• Module 14 Gathering and Corroborating Audit Evidence: Journey and vehicle records; Road safety performance measures; Crash investigation and action records.
• Module 15 Evidence Judgement and Escalation: Evidence of uncontrolled speed exposure; Evidence of unsafe driver fatigue arrangements; Sampling limitations and additional evidence decisions.
• Module 16 Developing Findings and Audit Conclusions: Linking criteria evidence and supported findings; Evaluating systemic patterns and management effectiveness; Conclusions within scope and evidence limitations.
• Module 17 Reporting and Closing the Audit: Balanced report structure and clear findings; Closing meeting leadership and disagreement records; Confidential distribution and controlled audit records.
• Module 18 Corrective Action Review and Follow Up: Assessing cause analysis and proposed action; Verifying implementation and effectiveness evidence; Follow up escalation and unresolved findings.
• Module 19 Audit Quality and Professional Development: Reviewing audit performance and consistency; Technical competence and experience development; Learning feedback and ongoing ethical conduct.
• Module 20 Lead Audit Team Simulation: Lead assigned meetings and team briefings; Evaluate conflicting evidence and defend findings; Present conclusions and follow up recommendations.

Assessment

• 100 single best answer questions, including applied scenarios; one mark per question.
• 150 minute invigilated digital examination with identity verification. Approved accessibility adjustments preserve the assessed competence.
• Clean standard text and supplied case documents permitted; internet, messaging and external AI tools prohibited.
• Individual applied assessment (150 minutes): Lead a simulated road traffic safety management audit, assign team activities, conduct an assessed interview, evaluate conflicting records, present supported findings and defend the audit conclusion and follow up decisions.
• Assessment criteria: Defensible audit scope and sampling of road safety performance measures; Effective team direction interviewing and closing meeting leadership; Evidence linked findings conclusions and justified follow up decisions.
• Pass each component separately: 75/100 written marks (75%) and at least 70% on the applied task.
• All mandatory criteria must pass: Do not fabricate evidence or knowingly present unsupported conformity conclusions.
• Individual results and feedback are provided. One reassessment may follow coaching under the published enrolment terms.

Certification

• Successful learners receive a TQCSI Arabia digital Certificate of Successful Completion.
• The certificate records the learner name, exact programme title, teaching hours, completion date and unique verification reference.
• Verified identity, full attendance and separate written and applied passes are required; all mandatory critical criteria must be met.
• Proposed issue target: within 30 calendar days of approved results and settlement of applicable fees.
• Records successful lead auditor training in road traffic safety management; auditor registration, certification body appointment and independent personnel certification require separate evaluation.
• Attendance confirmation may record completed hours for unsuccessful learners; it does not certify successful completion.

Programme Profile

Number of daysNumber of daysNumber of days

555

Total teaching hoursTotal teaching hoursTotal teaching hours

35 hours; breaks, pre course work and formal final assessments excluded.35 hours; breaks, pre course work and formal final assessments excluded.35 hours; breaks, pre course work and formal final assessments excluded.

Delegates allowedDelegates allowedDelegates allowed

Maximum 16 delegates.Maximum 16 delegates.Maximum 16 delegates.

Training prerequisitesTraining prerequisitesTraining prerequisites

Working knowledge of ISO 39001:2012, audit fundamentals and relevant road traffic safety management experience is required. Prior internal audit practice is strongly recommended.Working knowledge of ISO 39001:2012, audit fundamentals and relevant road traffic safety management experience is required. Prior internal audit practice is strongly recommended.Working knowledge of ISO 39001:2012, audit fundamentals and relevant road traffic safety management experience is required. Prior internal audit practice is strongly recommended.

Pre course assignment and assessmentPre course assignment and assessmentPre course assignment and assessment

Complete a 45-minute requirements and audit diagnostic; review road safety performance measures and identify high risk audit trails.Complete a 45-minute requirements and audit diagnostic; review road safety performance measures and identify high risk audit trails.Complete a 45-minute requirements and audit diagnostic; review road safety performance measures and identify high risk audit trails.

End of course assessmentEnd of course assessmentEnd of course assessment

100 question written exam (150 minutes) and individual applied task (150 minutes).100 question written exam (150 minutes) and individual applied task (150 minutes).100 question written exam (150 minutes) and individual applied task (150 minutes).

Passing criteriaPassing criteriaPassing criteria

75% written and 70% applied, passed separately; full attendance. All mandatory criteria must pass.75% written and 70% applied, passed separately; full attendance. All mandatory criteria must pass.75% written and 70% applied, passed separately; full attendance. All mandatory criteria must pass.