NEBOSH Incident Investigation Syllabus
The qualification consists of one unit:
Unit INV1: Introduction to Incident Investigation
The syllabus covers:
| Element | Recommended tuition hours | Pre-course reading hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Incident Investigation | 1 assessment hour | 3 |
| 1.1 | Incident terminology, the moral, legal and business arguments for investigations and management system requirements | ||
| 1.2 | Human factors | ||
| 1.3 | Investigating incidents | ||
| 1.4 | Positive interview strategies and barriers to successful interviews | ||
Learning Outcomes of the NEBOSH Incident Investigation Course
The NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation Qualification provides learners with the knowledge and practical understanding required to investigate non-complex workplace incidents.
During the course, you will gain an understanding of:
| Learning outcome You will be able to: | Related content | Assessment criteria | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Understand why and how incident investigations are carried out and how human factors contribute to incidents | 1.1–1.2 |
| Application of knowledge by analysis of a theoretical incident investigation |
| Understand how to investigate incidents and confidently carry out an investigation | 1.3–1.4 |
| Application of knowledge by analysis of a theoretical incident investigation |
Skills You Will Gain from the NEBOSH Incident Investigation Qualification
After successfully completing the qualification, you will be able to:
- Independently investigate non-complex workplace incidents
- Gather and evaluate evidence
- Conduct witness interviews
- Identify immediate, underlying and root causes of incidents
- Develop practical action plans to help prevent similar incidents
- Contribute to investigations of larger-scale incidents
- Positively influence the safety culture within your organisation
