Participate effectively in workplace incident investigations
The Skills Programme: Incident Investigation Team Member (SP-250906) is a QCTO-registered skills programme at NQF Level 4 that prepares learners to participate as effective members of incident investigation teams. This programme equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to support thorough workplace incident investigations, identify root causes and contribute to meaningful corrective actions that prevent recurrence.
Registered with the Health & Welfare SETA (HWSETA), this programme is essential for organisations seeking to build internal investigation capacity and foster a proactive safety culture. By training team members in structured investigation methodology, employers can ensure incidents are analysed systematically and that findings lead to genuine improvements in workplace safety.
What You’ll Learn
- Understanding incident investigation principles and methodology
- Securing and preserving incident scenes
- Gathering and documenting evidence
- Interviewing witnesses
- Identifying root causes and contributing factors
- Participating in corrective action recommendations
- Understanding legal requirements for incident reporting (COIDA, OHS Act)
- Writing investigation reports
Entry Requirements
- NQF Level 3 qualification or equivalent
Course Details
- Skills Programme ID: SP-250906
- Duration: 2–3 days
- Credits: 2
- NQF Level: 4
- Certification: QCTO Skills Programme
- SETA: HWSETA
- Assessment: Formative and summative assessment with workplace-based evidence
Who Should Enrol?
- Safety Committee Members: Representatives serving on workplace safety committees who need structured investigation skills to fulfil their responsibilities effectively.
- OHS Representatives: Occupational health and safety representatives who are required to participate in incident investigations as part of their statutory duties.
- Supervisors & Team Leaders: Front-line managers responsible for overseeing workplace safety and responding to incidents within their teams.
- HR Practitioners: Human resources professionals involved in incident management, employee welfare and compliance reporting.
- Employers: Organisations building internal investigation capacity to ensure incidents are thoroughly investigated and preventive measures are implemented.