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Promed International (RTO #40705) t/a Inertia Training

Conduct Safety

Investigations

The supervisor-level investigation unit. Plan and run an incident investigation that gets past the obvious cause, identifies the systemic factors that allowed it to happen, and produces recommendations that actually prevent recurrence.
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2 Days

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Refresh as required

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Supervisor Level

Supervisors / HSE

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Unit of competency

~2 Days

Face-to-face

Root

Cause analysis

RII / BSB

Training packages

ABOUT THIS COURSE

RIIWHS301E Conduct safety and health investigations is the supervisor-level investigation unit — the structured process of finding out what really happened, why it happened, and what needs to change so it does not happen again.

The unit covers the full investigation cycle: planning the investigation, securing and examining the scene, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, building a timeline, identifying immediate causes and underlying contributing factors, and developing recommendations that target the systemic conditions.

It is the standard supervisor-level investigation qualification on resources and infrastructure sites, and pairs naturally with BSBWHS515 for HSE coordinators who need both the field-investigation skill and the broader incident-response leadership competency.

Units of Competency

Units of Competency

What’s Included

Your Statement of Attainment will cover the following nationally recognised unit:

RIIWHS301E
Conduct safety and health investigations

What You Will Learn

Course Content

This course covers the following knowledge and practical skills:
  • Why investigations fail — confirmation bias, blame culture, surface-level cause
  • Planning an investigation — scope, team, resources, timing
  • Scene preservation and evidence integrity
  • Photographing, sketching and measuring the scene
  • Witness interview techniques — non-leading, structured, recorded
  • Building a timeline of events from multiple sources
  • Distinguishing immediate cause, contributing factors and root cause
  • Common analysis tools — 5 Whys, fishbone, ICAM, Tripod Beta concepts
  • The hierarchy of controls applied to recommendations
  • Writing the investigation report — facts, findings, recommendations
  • Communicating findings to the workforce
  • Tracking corrective actions to closure
  • Sharing lessons learned across the operation
  • The legal context — duty to investigate, notifiable incidents, regulator interaction

Assessment

How You’ll Be Assessed

Assessment combines written knowledge questions with supervised practical performance tasks completed during the course.

Practical Performance Tasks

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Plan an investigation for a simulated incident scenario, identifying scope and resources
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Document a simulated scene through photographs, sketch and written notes
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Conduct a structured witness interview using non-leading question technique
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Build a timeline of events from multiple inputs and identify key decision points
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Apply the 5 Whys or fishbone analysis to identify contributing factors and root cause
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Develop a set of recommendations applying the hierarchy of controls
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Draft the executive summary section of the investigation report

Written Assessment

Written knowledge assessment covering investigation methodology, evidence handling, witness interview principles, analysis tools and the supervisor’s legal duty to investigate.

Who Should Attend

Is This Course Right for You?

  • Site supervisors and shift coordinators required to lead investigations
  • HSE coordinators conducting routine and notifiable incident investigations
  • Production and maintenance superintendents
  • Emergency response team leaders moving into investigation roles
  • Anyone preparing to undertake BSBWHS515 as a complementary unit
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Course Details

Course Code
RIIWHS301E
Training Package
Promed Training
Duration
Approx. 2 days (12–16 hours)
Delivery
Face-to-face / Blended
Location
Your workplace or our venue
Certification
Statement of Attainment
Valid for
No formal expiry — refresh as required
Prerequisite
N/A
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Entry Requirements

  • Operational experience on a resources or infrastructure site recommended
  • Reasonable English language, literacy and numeracy
  • Long pants and closed-in safety footwear for any practical activities
  • Valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) required for certification
  • Photo ID for assessment
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USI Required

A Unique Student Identifier (USI) is required to receive your Statement of Attainment. If you don’t already have a USI visit www.usi.gov.au to create yours.

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How We Deliver

Flexible Training Options

We come to you, or you come to us.

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Face-to-Face

Full day — minimum contact time as per unit

All theory, practical training and assessment completed in a single session with your trainer.

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Blended Learning

Reduced face-to-face — theory completed online

Complete theory at your own pace online, then attend a practical skills and assessment session.

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Workplace / Onsite

We come to you – any format

We deliver at your workplace. Ideal for groups – custom scheduling including outside business hours.