Industrial Accident Investigation
The LICQual Award in Industrial Accident Investigation equips learners with advanced skills and knowledge to investigate industrial accidents systematically and effectively. This course provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of accident causation, data analysis, and evidence-based investigation techniques, enabling the identification of root causes and the implementation of preventative measures to enhance workplace safety.
Learners gain practical expertise in collecting and interpreting data, conducting structured interviews, and producing professional reports that support risk mitigation and safety improvements. The course combines theoretical frameworks with real-world case studies, giving learners hands-on experience in industrial accident investigation procedures, safety analysis, and risk assessment.
Legal, regulatory, and ethical considerations are also covered, ensuring learners conduct investigations in compliance with industry standards. Completing the LICQual Award in Industrial Accident Investigation ensures that learners are proficient, confident, and capable of leading investigations, reducing workplace hazards, and contributing to a safer industrial environment.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual Award in Industrial Accident Investigation
Total Units
6
Total Credits
6
GLH
12
Qualification #
LICQ2200057
Qualification Specification
To enroll in the LICQual Award in Industrial Accident Investigation, applicants must meet the following criteria:
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2200057-1 |
Introduction to Industrial Accident Investigation |
1 |
2 |
|
LICQ2200057-2 |
Accident Causation and Risk Assessment |
1 |
2 |
|
LICQ2200057-3 |
Data Collection and Evidence Gathering |
1 |
2 |
|
LICQ2200057-4 |
Investigative Techniques and Methodologies |
1 |
2 |
|
LICQ2200057-5 |
Report Writing and Documentation |
1 |
2 |
|
LICQ2200057-6 |
Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Considerations |
1 |
2 |
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
1. Introduction to Industrial Accident Investigation
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the industrial accident investigation process and its significance in enhancing workplace safety.
- Identify the key roles and responsibilities of an investigator in an industrial accident context.
- Apply legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks in the planning and execution of investigations.
2. Accident Causation and Risk Assessment
- Analyze the root causes of industrial accidents using various causation models and methodologies.
- Evaluate and assess risks in industrial environments, identifying potential hazards and vulnerabilities.
- Implement strategies to reduce workplace accidents through effective risk management and hazard identification.
3. Data Collection and Evidence Gathering
- Employ a range of techniques for gathering accurate, reliable evidence during industrial accident investigations.
- Conduct site inspections and preserve the integrity of the accident scene for further investigation.
- Use effective interviewing methods to collect information from witnesses, involved parties, and experts.
4. Investigative Techniques and Methodologies
- Apply systematic investigative techniques and methodologies to conduct thorough and effective industrial accident investigations.
- Analyze accident data, technical information, and incident reports to identify contributing factors.
- Use forensic analysis tools and simulation techniques for reconstructing incidents and understanding their causes.
5. Report Writing and Documentation
- Produce clear, concise, and well-structured investigation reports that communicate findings, causes, and recommendations.
- Document the investigation process, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance in the preparation of reports.
- Develop corrective action plans based on investigation outcomes, ensuring actionable recommendations for future safety improvements.
6. Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Considerations
- Interpret and apply legal and regulatory requirements related to industrial accident investigations.
- Understand ethical responsibilities in conducting investigations, ensuring impartiality, confidentiality, and transparency.
- Comply with industry standards and regulatory bodies’ guidelines when conducting investigations and reporting findings.
This diploma is ideal for:
Assessment and Verification
All units within this qualification are subject to internal assessment by the approved centre and external verification by LICQual. The qualification follows a criterion-referenced assessment approach, ensuring that learners meet all specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘Pass’ in any unit, learners must provide valid, sufficient, and authentic evidence demonstrating their attainment of all learning outcomes and compliance with the prescribed assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for evaluating the evidence and determining whether the learner has successfully met the required standards.
Assessors must maintain a clear and comprehensive audit trail, documenting the basis for their assessment decisions to ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance with quality assurance requirements.