RIIWHS301E

Conduct Safety and Health Investigations

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Course Description

The unit RIIWHS301E – Conduct Safety and Health Investigations – equips students with the skills and knowledge required to effectively carry out workplace safety and health investigations. This unit is essential for individuals working in high-risk industries such as mining, construction, manufacturing, and logistics, where identifying the root causes of incidents is critical to maintaining a safe work environment.

Throughout the course, students will learn how to conduct thorough investigations into workplace incidents, accidents, or near misses. The training covers key investigative techniques, including collecting and analysing evidence, interviewing witnesses, and identifying contributing factors. Students will also learn how to document findings, prepare reports, and make recommendations for improving workplace safety. Emphasis is placed on adhering to workplace health and safety regulations and ensuring that all investigations are conducted in a fair, systematic, and objective manner.

This unit is ideal for safety officers, supervisors, managers, and anyone responsible for maintaining a safe work environment or leading workplace investigations.

Upon completing RIIWHS301E, students will be fully equipped to conduct comprehensive safety and health investigations, ensuring they can identify risks and recommend effective control measures to prevent future incidents. This training enhances workplace safety by promoting a proactive approach to hazard identification and resolution.

Units Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

RIIWHS301E

Conduct safety and health investigations

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

Refresher Face to Face contact time of at least 6 Hours
Face-to-Face Face to Face contact time of at least 8 Hours

An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

  • The ability to read and write basic English and interpret workplace documentation, policies and procedures
  • The ability to communicate and use appropriate language and non-verbal features to provide support, give instructions or request information
  • Have basic computer skills to prepare and deliver a presentation/ graphical report using a clear and concise structure and format

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

This certificate does not require renewal

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook on our website for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Practical Assessment:

  • Conduct a safety and health investigation on two (2) occasions 
  • Complete investigation plan and notes on two (2) occasions 
  • Complete a hazard and incident investigation report on two (2) occasions 

Theory Assessment:

  • A written assessment consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions.

This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909


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