ISO 39001 – Road Traffic Safety Management System Lead Auditor
This course develops lead auditor competence for ISO 39001 road traffic safety management systems, covering RTS requirements, audit planning, evidence gathering, reporting, corrective actions, and audit team leadership responsibilities effectively.

Course Features
This ICTQual AB course is structured as a 5-day lead auditor training program for road traffic safety management systems, delivered through approved training centres with mandatory assessment.
- ICTQual AB-aligned ISO 39001 Road Traffic Safety Management System Lead Auditor qualification
- Focus on road traffic safety risk reduction, legal compliance, performance evaluation, and continual improvement
- Covers planning, conducting, managing, reporting, and closing ISO 39001 audits
- Includes 7 mandatory study units
- Mandatory assessment through approved training centres
- Flexible delivery may include online, in-person, or blended formats depending on the approved training centre
About This Course
The ISO 39001 – Road Traffic Safety Management System Lead Auditor course is designed for professionals aiming to improve road safety and reduce traffic-related risks within organisations. It is based on ISO 39001:2012, which provides a structured framework to identify, manage, and minimise road traffic incidents. This course equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to plan, conduct, and manage audits of road traffic safety management systems. It focuses on risk assessment, legal compliance, audit evidence, audit findings, reporting, corrective actions, and continual improvement. The qualification supports professionals working in transport, logistics, construction, public services, compliance, health and safety, and road traffic safety management.
Develop competence to audit road traffic safety management systems
Understand the purpose and application of ISO 39001
Learn how to plan, conduct, report, and close audits
Build skills in evidence gathering, interviews, observations, and non-conformity reporting
Strengthen knowledge of road traffic safety risks, objectives, and performance indicators
Prepare for lead auditor responsibilities in ISO 39001 audit environments
What You'll Learn
Participants completing the ISO 39001 Lead Auditor training course will achieve learning outcomes based on the official ICTQual AB study units.
Understand the purpose and benefits of implementing ISO 39001
Interpret the key clauses of ISO 39001 and their application
Explain audit principles and types of audits as per ISO 19011 guidelines
Develop an audit plan, including scope, objectives, and criteria
Use appropriate audit techniques to gather objective evidence and identify non-conformities
Manage audit teams, maintain objectivity, communicate findings, and oversee lead auditor responsibilities
Who Should Attend?
This course is intended for professionals involved in road traffic safety, auditing, compliance, transport operations, and management systems who want to develop ISO 39001 lead auditor competence.
Aspiring lead auditors and internal auditors
Road traffic safety professionals
Consultants assisting organisations with ISO 39001 implementation
Compliance officers and managers responsible for safety management systems
Transport, logistics, and fleet management professionals
Health and safety professionals involved in road safety and organisational risk management
Course Content
Explore the comprehensive ISO 39001 – Road Traffic Safety Management System Lead Auditor course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.
Understanding ISO 39001 Requirements
Fundamentals of Auditing
Audit Planning and Preparation
Conducting the Audit
Reporting and Closing the Audit
Lead Auditor Responsibilities
Course Requirements
Learners should meet the ICTQual AB entry requirements and have the ability to participate in training, discussions, and assessment activities in English.
Learners must be at least 18 years old at the time of enrolment
A minimum of secondary education is required, with qualifications or experience in transport management, engineering, health and safety, logistics, compliance, or related fields considered advantageous
Assessments
Assessments are mandatory and are conducted through approved training centres to evaluate learners’ understanding of the course material and ability to apply concepts in practical situations.
Quizzes consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions
Assessment of comprehension of course material
Assessment of the learner’s ability to apply concepts in practical situations
Minimum passing score of 75%
Progression
Completing this qualification supports progression into auditing, safety leadership, consultancy, regulatory compliance, training, and international road traffic safety roles.
Lead Auditor and Senior Auditor roles for ISO 39001 and other management system audits
Road Safety Manager, HSE Manager, or Compliance Manager roles in transport, logistics, and construction sectors
Consultancy opportunities supporting implementation, maintenance, and improvement of road traffic safety management systems
Training, assessment, regulatory compliance, and international career opportunities in road safety and management system auditing
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