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Module 1 Safe System principles in engineering

This is the first Module for the SS4U unit for engineering students and educators.Module 1 has been designed to be delivered in six parts (see below). All lecture, tutorial and case study content is available for you below to download and

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Curriculum Guideline for Delivery

The Curriculum Guideline provides supporting information for implementing the Safe System for Universities learning material into a tertiary engineering education course. Learning outcomes and the corresponding Engineers Australia Stage 1

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FAQ's about Safe System for Universities

What is the Safe System? The Safe System is a road safety philosophy and practice that places an emphasis on providing a road transport network that is free from fatalities and serious harm. Based on road safety principles developed in Sweden and

Teaching resources

Road safety education is a lifelong process. To support this, Victoria's Road Safety agencies have developed a number of school based resources, programs and materials to support teachers, students, parents and the wider community to engage with

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Creating a public transport campaign

Students identify and research a public transport safety issue. Using recent campaigns as models, they consider elements such as visual, emotive and figurative language, similes, humour, catchy music and themes and determine the key

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• Primary School

Making a public transport difference

Students determine what changes they would like to see in public transport. They research who is responsible for that particular area, how decisions are made and how would they make a difference. Students also review safety information from public

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• Primary School

Public transport and sustainability

Students design and pitch ideas for an app that informs users of the cost associated with various forms of transport. The app’s aim is to give an indicator of the financial and environmental cost of different forms of transport to travel to the

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• Primary School

Being safe on public transport and understanding commuters with special needs

Students focus on how commuters can safely travel on public transport and investigate the challenges involved in getting on and off transport for users with additional needs, for example commuters in wheelchairs. They identify the specific needs and

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• Primary School

Being a Good Commuter

Students consider different examples of social behaviour on public transport, such as not putting feet on seats, leaving access to doors, taking off backpacks when standing, offering your seat, not talking loudly, and explore the impacts of these

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• Primary School

The science of friction and train and tram safety

Students explore the science and safety reasons for using sand for braking for trains and trams, linking students’experiences with forces and friction and extending to other examples. Download The science of friction and train and tram safety