Overview
RIIWHS301E Conduct safety and health investigations covers the skills and knowledge required to conduct work related health and safety investigations as a result of an incident and to contribute to a safe workplace. The unit includes determining investigation objectives, developing an investigation plan, gathering and evaluating information, identifying courses of action, and preparing and presenting investigation reports.
RIIWHS301E Conduct safety and health investigations is relevant to workers, supervisors and safety personnel who participate in workplace incident investigations across mining, civil construction, quarrying, drilling and infrastructure operations. Forky Stick delivers RIIWHS301E Conduct safety and health investigations via blended learning, combining online pre-course theory with one day of face-to-face training and assessment at Forky Stick’s Rockhampton facility.
On successful completion, participants receive a Statement of Attainment for RIIWHS301E Conduct safety and health investigations from Forky Stick Training and Safety Consultants (RTO #45802).
This course does not result in a High Risk Work Licence. Licensing, legislative and certification requirements for RIIWHS301E Conduct safety and health investigations may vary between employers, sites, states and territories, confirm requirements with your workplace or the relevant authority before enrolling.
Who This Course Is For
- Supervisors, safety personnel and team leaders involved in workplace incident investigations
- Workers in mining, civil construction, drilling and infrastructure who contribute to incident reporting and investigation processes
- Personnel needing a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for RIIWHS301E Conduct safety and health investigations for compliance or site requirements
- Site safety and health representatives or similar roles responsible for investigation support
- Workers seeking formal skills in investigating incidents, analysing evidence and reporting findings
What You’ll Learn
- Identify, access and interpret workplace investigation documentation, policies and procedures
- Determine investigation scope, objectives, timelines, roles and responsibilities
- Develop an investigation plan that addresses site and legislative requirements
- Maintain site security and evidence integrity during the investigation process
- Collect, test and organise information and data using appropriate investigation methods
- Assess and evaluate information for validity, reliability and relevance
- Analyse evidence, determine incident causes and identify courses of action for future prevention
- Prepare and present clear written and graphical investigation reports to relevant parties
Units of Competency
This course delivers 1 nationally recognised unit of competency:
- RIIWHS301E Conduct safety and health investigations
Delivery and requirements
- Unit
- RIIWHS301E Conduct safety and health investigations
- Class size
- Maximum of 6 students per practical class
- Delivery
- Blended: online learning with face-to-face training and assessment
- Duration
- 1 day
- Face-to-face
- 1 day of face-to-face training and assessment
- Time to complete
- Up to 12 months from commencement
- Prerequisites
- No formal training package prerequisites. Participants should have a basic understanding of workplace safety, incident reporting and investigation processes, and be able to participate in training and assessment activities.
- Assessment
- Competency is assessed through theory activities, questioning and practical investigation tasks. Assessment covers developing an investigation plan, collecting and evaluating information, analysing evidence, identifying courses of action, and preparing and presenting reports. All tasks must be completed to a competent standard.
- Fee
- $250. Reassessment, extension and refund terms are set out in our Fee Administration and Refund Policy (PDF, opens in a new tab).
- Outcome
- Statement of Attainment for RIIWHS301E Conduct safety and health investigations.
- Support and entry needs
- All learners complete a language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) assessment before enrolment. If you need learning, language, literacy, digital or other support, contact us before you book on 07 4922 1060. See our Access and Equity Policy (Word document). Three forms of identification are required at enrolment. Standard classroom PPE is not generally required for RIIWHS301E Conduct safety and health investigations. If any workplace-based evidence or site attendance is required, participants must meet site-specific PPE requirements.
Dates and booking
Run on demand
This course is scheduled to suit demand. Ring us or send a question and we'll book you or your crew in.