Services Transport, Operations and Logistics

Write Terms of Reference for Transport Planning Contracts Training

SAQA US 244245 | NQF 5 | Credits 6 | Duration 3 Days
From $967 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the skills to produce a basic terms of reference for transport planning contracts. It covers the process of completing contractual agreements to secure specialist transport planning skills, ensuring clarity and effectiveness in procurement.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify and describe the key components of a terms of reference for transport planning contracts.
  • Apply a systematic process to draft a basic terms of reference that aligns with project objectives and stakeholder requirements.
  • Evaluate the scope of work, deliverables, and timelines to ensure they are realistic and achievable.
  • Incorporate relevant legal, regulatory, and ethical considerations into the terms of reference.
  • Demonstrate the ability to review and finalize a terms of reference document for submission.

Target Audience

This course is designed for transport planners, project managers, procurement officers, and consultants involved in commissioning or managing transport planning studies in South Africa.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment. However, a basic understanding of transport planning or project management is beneficial.

Course Outline

Day 1: Foundations of Transport Planning Contracts and Terms of Reference

Objectives:
• Understand the role and purpose of Terms of Reference (ToR) in transport planning contracts
• Identify key components and structure of a comprehensive ToR
• Analyse relevant legislation, policies, and standards governing transport planning in South Africa
• Differentiate between various types of transport planning contracts
• Recognise stakeholder roles and responsibilities in the ToR development process

Topics:
• Introduction to transport planning contracts and ToR
• Legal and regulatory framework: National Land Transport Act, SANS, and SAQA requirements
• Key elements of a ToR: background, scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and budget
• Types of transport planning studies: feasibility, traffic impact, master planning, and corridor studies
• Stakeholder identification and engagement strategies
• Quality assurance and compliance considerations

Day 2: Developing and Structuring a Terms of Reference

Objectives:
• Draft clear and measurable objectives and scope for a transport planning ToR
• Define deliverables, milestones, and performance indicators
• Incorporate technical specifications and data requirements
• Apply risk management principles to ToR development
• Use standard templates and checklists for consistency

Topics:
• Writing SMART objectives and defining the scope of work
• Specifying deliverables: reports, models, drawings, and public participation records
• Setting timelines, budgets, and payment milestones
• Technical specifications: data collection, analysis methods, and software requirements
• Risk identification and mitigation clauses
• Template review and customisation for different contract types
• Peer review and quality control processes

Day 3: Review, Evaluation, and Practical Application of ToR

Objectives:
• Evaluate a sample ToR against best practice criteria
• Prepare a ToR for a real-world transport planning scenario
• Understand the procurement and evaluation process for transport planning contracts
• Integrate feedback and finalise a ToR document
• Apply ethical and professional standards in ToR writing

Topics:
• Critiquing and improving sample ToR documents
• Procurement processes: RFQ, RFP, and tender evaluation criteria
• Ethical considerations and conflict of interest management
• Finalising a ToR: incorporating stakeholder input and legal review
• Case studies of successful and problematic transport planning projects
• Presentation of drafted ToR and peer feedback

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

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