Course - Accident Investigation - IØ6400
IØ6400 - Accident Investigation
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination and assignment
Grade: Letter grades
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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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)
Recommended previous knowledge
Some background knowledge and practical experience from the security area.
Required previous knowledge
Bachelor's degree or similar real expertise is recommended.
Course materials
Provided before start-up of the course
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Further education, lower degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2021
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2022
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Operations Management and Industrial Safety
- Health, Safety and Environment
- Technological subjects
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
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Assignment 40/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Home examination 60/100 A
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Assignment 40/100
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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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"