
NEBOSH HSE qualification
NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation (INV)
The NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation (INV) has been developed by NEBOSH and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), this one-day classroom qualification shows how non-complex incidents can be investigated effectively.
Dates
Contact SETA for dates and availability
Assessment
Practical assessment at the end of the course
Location
SETA Health & Safety Training Centre
Stockport
SK4 1PQ
Price per person
£279 + VAT
1 day
Course duration
INV1
ASSESSMENT unit
Classroom
Learning type
Course overview
Learn to investigate non-complex incidents effectively
NEBOSH and Great Britain’s Health and Safety Regulator, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), jointly developed this one-day qualification to show how non-complex incidents can be investigated effectively. By learning lessons and making improvements, organisations can help avoid similar incidents occurring in the future.
Employers can benefit from fewer repeat incidents, greater confidence in the robustness of their investigation approach, a more proactive safety culture, stronger in-company expertise and an approach to incident investigation that reflects best practice.

Classroom location
SETA Health & Safety Training Centre
18 Hammond Avenue
South Reddish
Stockport SK4 1PQ
Classroom learning is guided and supported by a class tutor.
In-company delivery
Train your team at your premises
This course can be delivered at company premises anywhere in the UK. SETA can tailor delivery around your organisation and workforce.
Who is this course for?
For people involved in workplace incident investigations
Employers
Supervisors
SHE Champions
Union representatives
Safety representatives
This qualification is suitable for anyone who wants to carry out incident investigations effectively. Learners will develop skills to investigate simple incidents, gather evidence and conduct witness interviews, produce action plans, contribute to larger investigations and positively influence safety culture in their organisation.
Course content
What the course covers
01
Moral, legal and financial arguments
The moral, legal and financial arguments for carrying out incident investigations.
02
Human and organisational factors
Human and organisational factors that can contribute to an incident.
03
The investigation process
The process for investigating incidents effectively.
04
Interview strategies
Positive interview strategies and the barriers to successful interviews.
Course information
Requirements, assessment and certification
Pre-course requirements
NEBOSH suggests that learners taking this qualification should have a minimum English proficiency level equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.0 or higher.
Assessment
A practical assessment is completed at the end of the course. Learners are provided with a pack of evidence and shown a video of three witness interviews. They are asked to review the evidence, evaluate each interview and produce an action plan to help prevent a recurrence of an incident.
Certification
Successful completion of the assessment will result in the issue of a NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation certificate.
Courses at SETA include
- Examination, registration and certification fees
- Textbook
- Course materials
- Lunch and refreshments
Classroom Expectations
Learner will:
- Attend all sessions
- Kindly refrain from mobile usage during classroom times
- Complete the homework set to ensure the minimum hours required are met
- Agree to engage in the group interaction exercises
- Ask questions
Payment and resits
Payment is taken when the course booking is confirmed. Invoice payments must be made within 30 days or before the course starts, whichever is sooner. Examination resits incur an additional fee. All course fees are subject to VAT.
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