NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation (INV)

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

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
NEBOSH Policies
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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Posted on

3 September 2026