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⁠Basic Incident And Investigation

The Basic Incident And Investigation course offered by OXQUAL provides foundational knowledge for investigating workplace incidents systematically. The programme develops practical skills for gathering evidence, identifying causes, preparing reports and recommending actions that...

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Overview

About this qualification

The Basic Incident And Investigation course offered by OXQUAL provides foundational knowledge for investigating workplace incidents systematically. The programme develops practical skills for gathering evidence, identifying causes, preparing reports and recommending actions that reduce the likelihood of recurrence.

Learners are introduced to incident classification, scene management, witness interviews, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective and Preventive Actions.

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Curriculum

What you'll cover

Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:

  1. Introduction to Incident Investigation
  2. Incidents, Accidents and Near Misses
  3. Incident-Reporting Responsibilities
  4. Types of Workplace Incidents
  5. Investigation Planning
  6. Investigation-Team Responsibilities
  7. Securing the Incident Scene
  8. Evidence Collection
  9. Witness Statements and Interviews
  10. Photographic and Documentary Evidence
  11. Root Cause Analysis
  12. Five Whys
  13. Fishbone Analysis
  14. Immediate and Underlying Causes
  15. Corrective and Preventive Actions
  16. Investigation Report Writing
  17. Incident Documentation
  18. Corrective-Action Follow-Up
  19. Lessons Learned
  20. Continual Improvement
Who this qualification is designed for
Audience
Audience

Who it's designed for

This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:

  • Safety Officers
  • Compliance Personnel
  • Supervisors and Line Managers
  • HR and Administrative Personnel involved in incident reporting
  • Safety Committee Members
  • Personnel responsible for basic workplace investigations
Benefits of this qualification
Benefits
Benefits

What you'll gain

Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:

  • Develop foundational incident-investigation competence.
  • Collect and document relevant evidence.
  • Conduct basic witness interviews.
  • Identify immediate and underlying causes.
  • Use basic Root Cause Analysis techniques.
  • Develop appropriate corrective actions.
  • Prepare clearer incident reports.
  • Support prevention of recurring incidents.
Assessment

How this qualification is assessed

The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.

  • Assessment Type: Written examination and case-study evaluation.
  • Format: Multiple-choice questions, short answers and incident case analysis.
  • Total Questions: 60 theory questions plus 1 case-study assignment.
  • Passing Score: 70%.
  • Written Duration: 90 minutes.
  • Case-Study Duration: 30 minutes.
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