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

Lead, Respond,

Investigate

The Diploma-level unit for HSE managers, coordinators and senior leaders. Take the management view of incident response and investigation — coordinate the initial response, lead the investigation, manage stakeholders, and embed lessons into the safety management system.
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2–3 Days

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HSE Management

HSE Managers / Leaders

1

Unit of competency

~2–3 Days

Face-to-face

Lead

Diploma-level competency

RII / BSB

Training packages

ABOUT THIS COURSE

BSBWHS515 Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents is the Diploma of Work Health and Safety unit covering the management responsibilities for incident response and investigation — the strategic counterpart to the field-level RII units.

The unit covers the leadership view: ensuring response procedures are current, fit-for-purpose and known across the workforce; coordinating the response when an incident occurs; leading or commissioning the investigation; managing the regulatory, executive and family stakeholder communications; and embedding the findings into the safety management system.

It is the standard qualification for HSE managers, WHS coordinators and senior operations leaders. It pairs naturally with RIIWHS301E for HSE professionals who need both the management framework and the practical investigation skill.

Units of Competency

What’s Included

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

BSBWHS515
Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents

What You Will Learn

Course Content

This course covers the following knowledge and practical skills:
  • The legal framework — Work Health and Safety Act, regulations, codes of practice
  • Notifiable incidents — definition, reporting timeframes, regulator engagement
  • Designing and maintaining incident response procedures
  • Workforce training and drill programs for response readiness
  • Coordinating the initial response from a leadership position
  • Stakeholder management — workforce, executive, family, regulator, media
  • Commissioning or leading an investigation — scope, team, terms of reference
  • Investigation methodologies at the management level — ICAM, Bowtie, systems analysis
  • Reviewing and accepting investigation findings
  • Translating findings into safety management system improvements
  • Tracking corrective actions to closure across the organisation
  • Sharing lessons learned across business units and industry forums
  • Managing the post-incident psychological response and worker supportContinuous improvement of the response and investigation system

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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Review a sample incident response procedure and identify gaps against current legislation
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Develop a stakeholder communication plan for a simulated notifiable incident
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Commission a simulated investigation — draft the terms of reference and team selection
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Review a draft investigation report and provide structured feedback to the investigator
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Develop an action plan to embed investigation findings into the safety management system
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Brief a simulated executive on the incident, findings and corrective actions
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Lead a post-incident review of the response itself, identifying improvements

Written Assessment

Written knowledge assessment covering WHS legislation, notifiable incident reporting, investigation methodology, stakeholder management and the integration of findings into the safety management system.

Who Should Attend

Is This Course Right for You?

  • HSE managers, coordinators and advisors
  • Operations and project managers with WHS accountability
  • Diploma of WHS students completing this elective unit
  • Senior supervisors progressing into management roles
  • WHS consultants and specialists supporting client investigations
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Course Details

Course Code
BSBWHS515
Training Package
Promed Training
Duration
Approx. 2–3 days (16–22 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

  • Workplace experience in a HSE, supervisory or management role recommended
  • Reasonable English language, literacy and numeracy at AQF Diploma level
  • 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.