iRAP Partners with KIAT to Train 200 Indonesian Professionals in Advanced Road Safety Assessment

iRAP has launched a structured, eight-week training program in Indonesia for up to 200 professionals from the Directorate General of Highways (DGH). SMEC has been contracted under the Indonesia Australia Partnership for Infrastructure (KIAT), funded by the Government of Australia, to enhance road safety skills and support Indonesia’s commitment to the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030.

A Blended Learning Approach

The program is meticulously designed to provide participants with structured, week-by-week activities and clear targets. It utilizes a flexible, blended learning model that maximize engagement and accessibility:

• Learn At Your Own Pace (LAYOP): The core curriculum is delivered via iRAP’s online platform (LAYOP) through videos, readings, quizzes, and assignments. Access to this content is maintained beyond the formal 8-week duration of the project, allowing participants additional time to complete assignments and reinforce their understanding.
• Live, Online Sessions: Crucial live sessions, including the inception meeting, introduction to iRAP, and dedicated live Q&A sessions with trainers are delivered via Zoom Webinar. These sessions are strategically scheduled to provide trainees with the necessary companionship, clarification, and consolidation of topics covered.

Curriculum: From Essentials to Implementation

The training curriculum follows a rigorous progression, building foundational knowledge before moving into advanced technical application:

1. Foundational Skills (Weeks 1-4): Participants master the basics of the iRAP methodology and international road safety policies. They complete the Star Rating Essentials course, learning the importance of accurate road attribute coding, and gaining hands-on practice with the Star Rating Demonstrator.
2. Advanced Application (Weeks 5-6): The focus shifts to implementation and investment planning. Trainees learn to generate and upload Fatal and Serious Injury (FSI) Estimates, calibrate datasets for accuracy, and gain the practical skills needed to produce a Safer Roads Investment Plan (SRIP).
3. Specialized Design & Urban Safety (Weeks 7-8): The final weeks provide specialized training to ensure safety is “built-in”. Participants attend sessions on Star Rating for Designs (SR4D) to learn the value of assessing designs before implementation, and complete the Star Rating for Schools (SR4S) course, building an understanding of how to generate and interpret ratings to support safer journeys for children.

Ultimately, this partnership translates global road safety targets into local expertise, directly accelerating Indonesia’s journey toward a world free of high-risk roads.

According to iRAP’s Safety Insights Explorer, achieving UN Target 4 stands to save 10,384 lives each year in Indonesia, and an estimated 7,830,275 fatalities and injuries over the 20 year life of road treatments, with an economic benefit to the country of US$12.8 billion – a benefit of $10 for every $1 spent.