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IØ6400 - Accident Investigation

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Home examination and assignment
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Home examination 60/100 A
Assignment 40/100

Course content

Content of the course: The purpose of accident investigations. - Investigation as part of a systematic safety management system. - Accident theories and models - Examination and learning of events in practice. - Investigation on three levels - Planning of the investigation and investigation process: mandate, team and organization, preparedness and notification, on-site investigation, interviews of victims and witnesses, analysis and what, how and why it happened, findings, recommendations and reporting - Methods of data collection - Methods of accident analysis - Learning after incidents

Learning outcome

Knowledge: After completing the course the student shall be able to:

  • explain the purpose of accident investigation
  • explain principles for systematic investigation of accidents
  • explain the chain of events using accident models
  • choose the right type of investigation level and methodology for different types of events

Skills: After completing the course the student shall be able to:

  • use a framework for efficient safety management and learning to improve accident prevention in an organization
  • collect data about incidents
  • systematize and model the chain of events
  • analyze direct causes and underlying causes of events
  • propose and argue risk mitigation measures
  • analyze the results of investigations

Competence: After completing the course the student shall be able to:

  • plan and lead an independent investigation committee

Learning methods and activities

Classroom teaching and discussions. Conduct the steps of an accident investigation on a case.

Compulsory assignments

  • Participation in lectures and approval of the semester assignment

Further on evaluation

Grades are set based on 40% term paper and 60% home exam. Term paper is performed in groups. The home exam is done within a working day after the end of the course.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Continuing Education in Technology (TKSEVU)

Required previous knowledge

Bachelor's degree or similar real expertise is recommended.

Course materials

Provided before start-up of the course

More on the course

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Further education, lower degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2021

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2022

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Operations Management and Industrial Safety
  • Health, Safety and Environment
  • Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management

Department with administrative responsibility
Centre for Continuing Education and Professional Development

Examination

Examination arrangement: Home examination and assignment

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Home examination 60/100 A
Room Building Number of candidates
Autumn ORD Assignment 40/100
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Home examination 60/100 A
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Assignment 40/100
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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