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...
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.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Introduction to Incident Investigation
- Incidents, Accidents and Near Misses
- Incident-Reporting Responsibilities
- Types of Workplace Incidents
- Investigation Planning
- Investigation-Team Responsibilities
- Securing the Incident Scene
- Evidence Collection
- Witness Statements and Interviews
- Photographic and Documentary Evidence
- Root Cause Analysis
- Five Whys
- Fishbone Analysis
- Immediate and Underlying Causes
- Corrective and Preventive Actions
- Investigation Report Writing
- Incident Documentation
- Corrective-Action Follow-Up
- Lessons Learned
- Continual Improvement
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
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.
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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