Graduate Diploma of Accident Investigation
Central Queensland University
About
The Graduate Diploma of Accident Investigation develops advanced level expertise in the investigation and analysis of the factors which lead to accidents and the interventions required to prevent their recurrence.
Graduate Diploma of Accident Investigation graduates demonstrate advanced skills at systematically breaking down the factors leading to an accident and making the necessary findings and conclusions for prevention.
This course will be attractive to those who have responsibility for accident investigations across industry and society.
The course provides core studies in the principles of accident investigation, accident phenomenology, accident forensics, accident analysis and human factors investigation.
Students are then able to continue into the Master of Safety Science (Specialisation) and choose a specialist domain (air, rail, road or industrial).
Students complete an applied accident investigation project based on a ‘real' accident reconstruction at the university ‘crash lab'.
The course has been developed in consultation with Australia's leading accident investigation professionals from air, rail, road and industrial contexts, and the leading organisations and government authorities which inform public safety strategies.
Structure
Course Structure
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- Complete the core structure
Core Structure
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| Number of units: 5 | Total credit points: 48 |
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| --> AINV20006 | Safety and Accident Phenomenology | --> |
| --> AINV20007 | Investigation Principles and Analysis | --> |
| --> AINV20008 | Investigation of Human Factors | --> |
| --> AINV20009 | Accident Forensics and Engineering | --> |
| --> AINV20010 | Crash Lab Project | --> |
Entry requirements
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Entry Requirements
Students are required to possess
1) an undergraduate degree; or
2) five years experience in a safety science related role in upper or middle management; or
3) three years experience in a safety science related role and a Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or Work Health and Safety.
Students applying on the basis of experience may be required to provide evidence of writing skills.
International Students
Refer to the international student section
All applications are subject to approval by the School.
Security Requirements
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Health Requirements
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Assumed Knowledge
Students who would like to join this course but have not attended university level studies previously and do not feel confident in their academic skills may benefit from enrolling in one of the CQUniversity bridging courses such as STEPS to prepare for their studies. Students who have not studied at university previously are also recommended to enrol in GOAS "Getting Optimistic About Study" a free unit which provides additional study skills support.
Fees and Charges
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Learning outcomes
Core Learning Outcomes
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- Apply expert knowledge and skills in the systematic analysis of the principles and concepts related to safety and accident investigation issues.
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- Employ effective management of multifaceted safety and accident investigation issues utilising sophisticated analytical and problem solving methods.
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- Critically analyse, design and apply creative and flexible solutions to complex safety and accident investigation problems in diverse contexts.
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- Utilise critical thinking and advanced professional communication and collaboration skills appropriate for safety science related trans-disciplinary practice and teams.
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- Demonstrate autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner or learner.
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- Interpret and disseminate knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist stakeholders.
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| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have advanced knowledge within a systematic and coherent body of knowledge that may include the acquisition and application of knowledge and skills in a new or existing discipline or professional area | --> | --> | --> | |||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge and identify and provide solutions to complex problems | --> | |||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to think critically and to generate and evaluate complex ideas | --> | |||||
| 4. SKILLS Have specialised technical and creative skills in a field of highly skilled and/or professional practice | --> | --> | ||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concept | --> | |||||
| 6. SKILLS Have communication skills to transfer complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences | --> | --> | ||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to make high level, independent judgements in a range of technical or management functions in varied specialised contexts | --> | --> | ||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to initiate, plan, implement and evaluate broad functions within varied specialised technical and/or creative contexts | --> | |||||
| 9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for personal outputs and all aspects of the work or function of others within broad parameters | --> |
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