Safety & Legal Compliance
Accident & Incident Investigation Training
Unit Standard 244288 · NQF Level 4
SAQA-aligned accident & incident investigation training delivered online, on-site or at our centres in Midrand and Durban. Daily classes, no waiting period.
Quick answer
What is the Accident & Incident Investigation course?
This accredited course provides learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to investigate workplace accidents and incidents in a structured and legally compliant manner. The training focuses on identifying immediate and root causes, collecting and analysing evidence, interviewing witnesses, compiling investigation reports, and recommending corrective and preventive actions. Learners will be equipped to conduct effective investigations that support legal compliance, reduce repeat incidents, and improve workplace safety performance.
Course outline
What the Accident & Incident Investigation course covers, module by module.
- Legal and compliance requirements for incident investigation
- Definitions and classification of accidents, incidents, and near misses
- Roles and responsibilities of investigators and employers
- Incident reporting requirements and timelines
- Evidence collection and scene preservation
- Interviewing techniques and witness statements
- Root cause analysis methods
- Development of corrective and preventive actions
- Incident investigation reporting and documentation
- Monitoring effectiveness of corrective actions
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain legal requirements relating to accident and incident investigations
- Collect and preserve evidence following an incident
- Conduct structured interviews with witnesses
- Identify immediate, underlying, and root causes of incidents
- Compile investigation reports and recommend corrective actions
Who should attend
- Health and Safety Officers and Representatives
- Safety Supervisors and Managers
- Supervisors and team leaders
- Incident investigation team members
- Employers and management representatives
Entry requirements
- Basic literacy and numeracy
- Workplace experience recommended
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Accident & Incident Investigation course cost?
The course costs R700 per learner and runs for one day. Prices are negotiable for group bookings. Training is available online, on site at your premises, or at our centres in Midrand and Durban, with daily classes and no waiting period. Email info@rehtraining.co.za to book. You can also call 010 746 6954.
What unit standard is this aligned to?
The course is aligned to unit standard 244288, Investigate incidents, at NQF level 4. It covers incident classification, reporting timelines, evidence collection, witness interviews, root cause analysis and corrective actions. Learners who complete it receive a certificate in line with SAQA-aligned unit standards. The method works for any workplace that records incidents, from factories to construction sites.
Who should attend incident investigation training?
Anyone who investigates accidents, incidents or near misses at work should attend: safety officers, SHE reps, supervisors, managers and HR or compliance staff. The course gives you a structured method so findings hold up and corrective actions actually prevent repeat incidents. It runs over one day with daily classes, and group bookings are negotiable.
Do I need experience before I can do this course?
No formal safety training is required, though some exposure to the workplace helps. The course takes you through the process step by step: securing the scene, collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, finding root causes and writing the report. Delegates practise on realistic scenarios during the day. Certificates are issued on completion.
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