Accident Investigation and Prevention
This course is designed to help anyone who is involved in their company’s accident investigation process.
Non-member price$316.00
Course formats available
Classroom
Who should attend
This course is for you if you are:
- Responsible for participating in the accident investigation and prevention process.
- A Business Owner, Project Manager, Site Manager, Contract Manager, Construction Manager, Health and Safety Manager, Supervisor or Foreman.
If you are renewing your Site Safety Card and have done this course in the past, you don't need to complete this course again. Expand your skills by choosing a different course instead.
What you'll learn
You will learn how to:
- Describe the importance and the benefits of accident reporting and investigation to workers and the business.
- Recognise and explain the concepts of multiple causation and root cause in accident investigation and reporting.
- Understand and apply the accident investigation process.
- Identify information needed in your accident investigation reports.
At the end of the course, you'll need to complete and submit a take home assignment within 3 months of attending the course.
What you'll get
On completion of the course requirements, you’ll receive:
- A Site Safety Card, valid for 2 years. Most major New Zealand contractors require workers to have a valid Site Safety Card before entering a construction site.
- 8 Licensed Building Practitioner points.
- 6 credits towards our Health and Safety in Construction certificate programme.
- Unit Standard 17601 – Produce an occupational health and safety incident investigationn version 6 (Level 4).
- A downloadable and printable e-certificate.
Next learning steps
You'll need to complete another Site Safe course every 2 years to keep your Site Safety Card current.
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Cancellations, refunds and frequently asked questions
If English is your second language
To complete this course, you need to be able to read and understand English.
Other courses, languages and regions are available on request – or we may be able to provide you an interpreter or allow you to bring your own interpreter.
If you miss the course
If you would like to know more about refunds when a course is missed, refer to our Terms and Conditions.
Cancellations and refunds
You can cancel or change a booking up to 5 working days before the start of the course. If you cancel more than 5 days before the start of the course, you will receive a credit on your account to be used within 12 months, or you (or your employer, if they paid for the course) can request a refund by:
- Completing the Refund Request Form.
- Emailing it to us at accountspayable@sitesafe.org.nz.
Refunds are usually processed in 7 to 14 days.
Within 5 working days of the course starting, you can transfer your seat to another person from the same company. If you cancel, you or your employer will not get a refund.
Changes and cancellations can be made through your account, or through your employer if they booked you on the course.
View our Frequently Asked Questions.
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