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Course Philosophy
The Course
Syllabus
Staff
Contact details
Traffic Officers Diploma Course
The Traffic Officer's Course is structured to provide a fertile
environment for the development of the student traffic officer. Members will
have the opportunity to develop a thorough knowledge of the NRTA 93/96 (National
Road Traffic Act, Act 93/96) and other related legislation. Overall, the course
will focus on those issues which will equip the officer to execute his duties as
a traffic officer in a professional manner.
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Duration
The course is of twenty five week duration.
Throughout the course specialist instructors, consultants and
other personnel are used to provide professional input.
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As previously mentioned, the course is divided into thirty six
core modules. They are:
| Unit 1: |
Discipline and Code of Conduct/Compliments and Saluting |
| Unit 2: |
Traffic Management |
| Unit 3: |
Labour Relations and Occupational Safety |
| Unit 4: |
SA Law |
| Unit 5: |
Criminal Law |
| Unit 6: |
Law of Criminal Procedure |
| Unit 7: |
Law of Evidence |
| Unit 8: |
Use of Force |
| Unit 9: |
Constitutional Law |
| Unit 10: |
Appointment and Powers |
| Unit 11: |
Point Duty |
| Unit 12: |
Administration and Discontinue Notices |
| Unit 13: |
National Road Traffic Act 93/96 |
| Unit 14: |
Driving Under the Influence |
| Unit 16: |
Systematic Examination of Vehicles |
| Unit 17: |
Vehicles Excluded from Certain Regulations |
| Unit 18: |
Loads on Vehicles |
| Unit 19: |
Dimensions and Projections |
| Unit 20: |
Abnormal Vehicles |
| Unit 21: |
Basic Accident Recording |
| Unit 22: |
Incident Management |
| Unit 23: |
Administrative Powers |
| Unit 24: |
Other Auxiliary Functions |
| Unit 25: |
Mock Courts |
| Unit 26: |
Selected Firearm Skills |
| Unit 27: |
Tactical Pursuit: Stop and Approach |
| Unit 28: |
Physical Education |
| Unit 29: |
Physical Fitness |
| Unit 30: |
Principles of Proactism |
| Unit 31: |
Crime Prevention |
| Unit 32: |
Police Professionalism |
| Unit 34: |
First Aid |
| Unit 35: |
Dangerous Goods Act 15 of 1973 / National Road Traffic
Act 93/96 |
| Unit 36: |
Basic Fire Fighting |
| Unit 37: |
National Land Transport Transition Act (NLTTA) |
| Unit 38: |
Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act (AARTO) |
| Unit on All Speed Machines |
The Traffic Officer's Course is designed to be professionally
challenging and enjoyable. To obtain the maximum benefit from the course,
learners are encouraged to approach the course with enthusiasm and a positive
attitude.
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Cyril Knoesen
Chief: Traffic Officer’s Diploma Course |
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Douglas Eaglestone
Instructor: Traffic Officer’s Diploma Course |
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Hemdav Kesar
Instructor: Traffic Officer’s Diploma Course |
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Kellie Maharaj
Instructor: Traffic Officer’s Diploma Course |
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Victor Shange
Instructor: Traffic Officer’s Diploma Course |
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Mervin Kanniah
Instructor: Traffic Officer’s Diploma Course |
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| Business Hours |
Mondays to Fridays
07:30 – 16:00 |
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| Postal Address |
Traffic Training College
Private Bag X9065
Pietermaritzburg, 3200 |
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| Physical Address |
240 Burger Street
Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Logistics Section
225 Prince Alfred Street
Pietermaritzburg, 3201 |
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| Telephone: |
(033) 3940202
(033) 3946350 (Logistics Section Only) |
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| Fax: |
(033) 3427711 |
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| Email Us: |
traffic.training@kzntransport.gov.za |
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