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Course structure

The course is designed to accommodate an international audience and be timezone friendly. Live teaching typically starts from 08:00 UTC and finishes after 3.5 hours on average. In addition, each day will have approximately 4 hours of pre-recorded presentations, individual exercises and group work. Delegates will require access to a computer that is capable of using conferencing software and is connected to an internet connection that enables stable video streaming. The course will be delivered in English.

What you will learn

On successful completion of this module a student should be able to:

• describe the accident investigation process in the aviation industry;
• identify roles and responsibilities within the accident investigation process;
• critically assess analysis techniques used in accident investigation;
• evaluate common causal factors;
• undertake an investigative interview using the PEACE model;
• collect and analyse human factors evidence;
• make effective recommendations.

Core content

Module topics:

• accident investigation approaches and response;
• on-site appraisal, including an overview of hazard and risk management;
• evidence identification and collection;
• human factors in investigations;
• witnesses and interviewing;
• investigation analysis;
• organisational influence on accident causation;
• preparing and managing recommendations;
• writing investigation reports.

Speakers

The course is led by Marc St-Laurent, Lecturer in Air Safety Investigation.

The lectures, workshops and simulations are facilitated by presenters who have experience in conducting investigations, providing technical expertise to investigations, as well as academic staff with experience across a range of areas vital to the process of accident investigation. These include: 

Professor Graham Braithwaite, Professor of Safety and Accident Investigation

Dr David Barry, Senior Lecturer in Aviation Safety Management

Mark Robinson, Lecturer in Accident Investigation

Concessions

Group discount: Where three delegates or more are booking from within one organisation, a discount of 10% will apply to the invoice for the course tuition fee.