NEBOSH has collaborated with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to develop this specialist qualification to improve the quality of incident investigations.

Unit INV1: Introduction to Incident Investigation

• Understand why incident investigations are carried out and how human and organisational factors contribute to incidents
• Understand how to investigate incidents and confidently carry out an investigation

Unit INV1: Practical Assessment – Approximately 60 Minutes

Application of knowledge by analysis of a theoretical incident investigation – you will be provided with an evidence pack relating to an incident: the application of the PEACE interview model for three separate witness interviews and your ability to draw conclusions from the evidence through action plans to stop their recurrence.

This assessment will take place and be marked during the day of the course, do not worry we will provide you with further information and support during the training.

This qualification is for anyone wanting to carry out an incident investigation effectively, aimed at managers, supervisors, SHE Champions, union representatives and aspiring Health and Safety Practitioners.

Upon completion of this course you will be equipped with the necessary skills to carry out an unaided incident investigation of a non-complex incident, and be awarded a NEBOSH-accredited Certificate.

The one-day NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation training course covers the following topics:

• Moral, legal, and financial arguments for investigations
• Human and organisational factors that can contribute to an incident
• The process for investigating incidents
• Positive interview strategies and the barriers to successful interviews

Attending the course will enable you to:

• Conduct independent investigations into straightforward incidents
• Gather evidence, including conducting witness interviews
• Develop action plans to prevent the recurrence of incidents
• Contribute to team investigations for large-scale incidents
• Positively influence the safety culture in your organization

The NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation course does not carry accreditation from SQA Accreditation; instead, it has undergone credit rating by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Awarding. This qualification is positioned within the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) at SCQF Level 6, earning 1 credit point.

Equivalent to RQF/CQFW Level 3 in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, SCQF Level 6 aligns with comparable standards. Please refer to the “Qualifications Can Cross Boundaries” chart provided by the UK regulators for further details.

Certificates issued for this qualification will prominently display the SCQF logo. Additionally, the SCQF logo, credit, and level information will be included on the unit result notification.

This course costs £330 +VAT (this includes all registrations, certifications, examinations, course materials and publications).

*If you have multiple delegates then Q1TUM’s in-house training option could save you money. For more information please get in touch for a full quote.

No, there are no prerequisites to taking this course.

Q1tum Classroom based courses at the Renishaw Hall & Gardens training facilities takes place between 9:30 – 4:30 pm.

This course is delivered over 1 day(s).

We are located in the beautiful surroundings of Renishaw Hall, & Gardens, Renishaw, Chesterfield S21 3WB (nearby to Sheffield) – offering the HSE Accident Investigation Course to professionals across Yorkshire, Derbyshire and the Midlands.

This is the perfect place for people in the surrounding areas of Chesterfield, Sheffield, Derby, Leeds Nottingham, Doncaster, Mansfield, Worksop and beyond.