Study programme code

HKLOR.HK

Head of the Study Programme

Tarmo Vanamõisa

MER study programme code

84838

version code

HKLOR/20.HK

School / college

HK - Haapsalu College

Study programme title in Est.

Liiklusohutus

study programme title in Engl.

Traffic Safety

Language of instruction

Estonian

Study level

Professional Higher Education studies

ECTS credits

180

Study domain

Social Sciences, Journalism and Information

Study programme group

social sciences

Study programme subgroup

Social and behavioural sciences, not elsewhere classified

Nominal study period (in semesters)

6

Access conditions

General secondary education diploma, vocational secondary education diploma, show more...
or equivalent qualification; entrance examination. For the Estonian-language curriculum, a prerequisite for commencing studies is the student's proficiency in Estonian at least at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, if the language of instruction at the student's previously completed education level or stage was not Estonian.

Degrees conferred

rakenduskõrgharidusõppe diplom, sotsiaalteaduse bakalaureus

Study programme aims and objectives

Graduates of the curriculum are road safety specialists who participate in—and, show more...
where necessary, lead—road safety development activities by applying interdisciplinary knowledge as well as analytical and research skills. They design and implement data-driven traffic solutions that promote safety and support sustainable development, working in collaboration with experts from various fields, understanding the principles of road safety, and continuously enhancing their professional competencies throughout their careers.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- critically evaluates the reliability of various sources, distinguishes show more...

between facts, evidence-based positions, and subjective opinions, and justifies their assessments;
- identifies and analyses traffic safety-related issues at societal,
organisational, or individual levels, collects and analyses data, and makes evidence-based proposals for improvement;
- utilises artificial intelligence and machine learning tools for data collection and analysis, applying acquired knowledge and skills safely, including digital and technical tools;
- - selects and applies digital tools and technologies safely in compliance with information security principles;
- plans and delivers theory and driving instruction using modern pedagogical and andragogical principles, adapting teaching methods to learners’ needs, levels, and learning styles;
- uses advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) in theory and driving instruction;
- communicates traffic safety concepts and solutions in relevant (foreign) languages, adapting messages to different cultural and stakeholder groups, and employing visual and data-based representations;
- participates independently and in teams in traffic safety projects throughout studies, applying appropriate working methods, valuing
innovation and entrepreneurship, and creating safe and sustainable
solutions;
- sets personal learning goals and professional development objectives, evaluates and reflects on their teaching practice, and plans professional
and career development consciously;
- develops services and provides traffic safety education as a professional and as a citizen in ways that support nvironmental and social sustainability;
- performs professional duties responsibly and ethically, manages potential stress situations, and applies strategies for maintaining physical and mental well-being;
- analyses and selects appropriate research methods to achieve research objectives, justifies their choices critically, and applies data collection and primary source analysis skills;
- analyses societal changes and shapes their career and development path consciously based on these changes.

Graduation requirements

To complete the curriculum, the student must successfully complete all compulsory courses and defend the final thesis. Students who have not show more...

graduated from an Estonian-language school or have partially completed studies in Estonian must demonstrate Estonian proficiency at level C1 of
the CEFR.