NEBOSH and Great Britain’s Health and Safety Regulator, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), have jointly developed a new one day qualification that shows how non-complex incidents can be investigated effectively.
By learning lessons and making improvements, organisations can avoid similar incidents occurring in the future.
Who is it for?
Individual
This qualification is for anyone who wants to carry out incident investigations effectively.
Employers, supervisors, SHE champions, union and safety representatives will benefit. Attending the course will enable you to:
- Independently investigate simple incidents
- Gather evidence including conducting witness interviews
- Produce an action plan to prevent a recurrence of an incident
- Contribute to team investigations for large scale incidents
- Positively impact the safety culture in your organisation
Employers
Employers will gain a number of benefits from giving their staff the opportunity to take this qualification, including:
- Drives down repeat incidents – learn lessons so it doesn’t happen again
- Confidence that your organisation’s approach to investigations is robust
- Improved safety culture by encouraging a proactive approach to incident investigation
- Build in-company expertise
- An approach to incident investigations that reflect best practice
What you will learn
What does the qualification cover?
The one day NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation 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:
- Independently investigate simple incidents
- Gather evidence including conducting witness interviews
- Produce an action plan to prevent a recurrence of an incident
- Contribute to team investigations for large scale incidents
- Positively impact the safety culture in your organisation
How is the qualification assessed?
A practical assessment is completed at the end of the course. You will be provided with a pack of evidence and shown a video of three witness interviews. You will be asked to review the evidence, evaluate each interview and produce an action plan that will help prevent a recurrence of an incident.
Introduction to Incident Investigation
Entry requirements and exemptions
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification, but’ it is recommended that learners should already have an underpinning knowledge of health and safety issues, and many will have gained another NEBOSH qualification.
It is also important that learners have a suitable standard of English language in order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus.
NEBOSH recommends that learners undertaking this qualification should reach a minimum standard of English equivalent to an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or higher in IELTS tests.
For further information please see the IELTS website.
A chart mapping IELTS scores to the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR) can be found on the British Council and IELTS websites:
Learners wishing to assess their own language expertise may consult the IELTS website for information on taking the test. Your chosen Learning Partner may also be able to recommend a method of pre-learning assessment of language.
Exemptions
No exemptions are allowed for Unit INV1.
How to study
Choosing a Learning Partner
Every learner must register with a NEBOSH accredited Learning Partner and undertake the relevant learning before taking an assessment and gaining a qualification. It is not possible to self-study for a NEBOSH qualification.
Our global network of Learning Partners provide excellent learning and support and will help you prepare for your assessments. You can search for Learning Partners in our Where to Study section, and can filter the results by multiple factors, such as location and mode of study.
You should ensure that the Learning Partner you choose offers the qualification in the way you want to study. We recommend that you explore your options before selecting a Learning Partner as it is an important personal choice.
The factors you may wish to consider include:
- Mode of Study – Options available include face to face, distance learning, in-company training and eLearning. Has one method of learning been more effective for you in the past?
- Course Structure – If you opt for classroom training, would you prefer day or evening classes, block release or a modular course?
- Location – Being able to study and sit your examinations locally may be an important consideration for you. NEBOSH examinations are taken in over 130 countries.
- On-going support – Will the support provided during your course and in the run up to your assessments match your expectations?
Cost
Each Learning Partner sets their own fees to reflect the service offered. We recommend you contact a number of Learning Partners to establish what their fees are and what is included in the fee. Costs can vary depending on the mode of study, the level of support given, and the inclusion of examination registration fees, for example.
Read more about our Learning Partner Programme and how to choose the right Learning Partner for you: Choosing a NEBOSH Learning Partner.
What does it cost and how long does it take?
It is a one day course which involves a practical assessment at the end of the course.
Course fees are determined by individual learning partners and vary depending on the format of the course.
Assessment
Assessment registration
Learners must be registered before they can take an assessment. All assessment registrations must be completed by an accredited learning partner.
Assessment dates
All assessments are held on a date chosen by your learning partner. You should contact them for more information.
Assessment results
You will receive your results within 24 working days of sitting the assessments. Once you have achieved a pass a qualification parchment will be issued. This is normally within 40 working days of the confirmation of the successful unit.
Accreditation
The NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation is not accredited by a UK Regulator; it has been credit rated by the Qualifications Scotland. It sits in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) at SCQF Level 6 with 1 credit point.
SCQF Level 6 is comparable to RQF/CQFW Level 3 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
See the Qualifications Can Cross Boundaries chart issued by the UK regulators.
The SCQF logo will appear on certificates awarded for this qualification. The SCQF logo, credit and level information will appear on the unit result notification.
What next?
If this is your first NEBOSH Award-level qualification, you may be interested in taking other NEBOSH qualifications, such as the NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work Qualification or progress on to the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health.
The connections between our qualifications are illustrated in more detail in the Qualifications Progression Leaflet found in the Resources section below.
Resources
This section provides guidance and useful information in support of this qualification.
If you would like any further information please get in touch through our Contact Us page - our Customer Enquiry Team will be happy to help.
Syllabus Guide
This Qualification Guide contains a qualification overview and syllabus summary for the NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation.
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NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation Syllabus Guide for Learners
NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation Syllabus Guide for Learning Partners
Unit INV1: Introduction to incident investigation Guidance
Unit INV1: Introduction to incident investigation: Guidance and information for students and accredited course providers
This document provides comprehensive guidance on the presentation and submission of the Unit INV1 practical application. It includes guidance on the structure of the assessment. The forms required for the assessment are also downloadable from this section.
Declarations and qualification awarding sheet
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Introduction to Incident Investigation Course Book
Introduction to Incident Investigation follows the syllabus for the Introduction to Incident Investigation qualification. The provides the knowledge needed to help gain the qualification and contains activities and case studies to illustrate the areas covered by the syllabus. It can be used as part of your studies during a taught course or as a study aid for e-learning, distance learning and revision sessions. The information is also valuable as a reference source for those putting incident investigation techniques into practice at work.
Download the course book extract
Learners studying the qualification may receive a copy from their Learning Partner.
Qualification Progression Leaflet
Policies, terms and fees
- Learner Terms and Conditions
- Learner Fees list
- URN information - your Unit Results Notification explained
- All NEBOSH policies and procedures