Course overview

This course aims to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in road safety, personal safety, and safe travel practices. Students will delve into advanced concepts of pedestrian safety, understanding traffic signals, safe biking, and navigating public transportation. They'll also explore personal safety strategies, including stranger danger awareness, cycling safety, and emergency preparedness. Furthermore, the course will cover safe travel tips for various environments, such as urban, suburban, and rural settings. Through interactive activities, simulations, and real-life scenarios, students will develop critical thinking and decision-making skills to ensure their safety in diverse situations. Students will develop confidence building skills and knowledge to help them in future travel situations.

Course description

This advanced course in road safety awareness, personal safety, and safe travel is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate their surroundings confidently and responsibly. With a focus on fostering proactive decision-making and risk assessment, this course delves deeper into the complexities of road safety and personal security.

Students will engage in interactive lessons, simulations, and real-life scenarios to deepen their understanding of traffic regulations, pedestrian safety, and safe transportation practices. Through hands-on activities and role-playing exercises, they will learn how to identify and mitigate potential risks while traveling independently.

Furthermore, this course emphasizes the importance of situational awareness and critical thinking in various travel contexts, including walking, biking, and public transportation. Students will explore strategies for effective communication, assertiveness, and conflict resolution to enhance their personal safety.

By the end of this course, students will emerge as empowered and conscientious travellers, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to navigate roads and communities safely. They will become advocates for road safety and responsible travel practices, contributing to the creation of safer environments for themselves and others.

What financial support is available?

We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.

What other support is available?

All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.

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