Accident Investigation Course
The Accident Investigation Course aims to train experienced field staff with an EOD-3 qualification in the fundamentals of accident investigation. The course involves direct teaching of theory in the classroom and practical exercises on the ground. The course includes a written exam and a practical test. This is a pass/fail course.
Due to the ongoing COVID pandemic this course is conducted "AT RISK" and may be cancelled at immediate notice at any point.
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00Objective
The objective of the Accident Investigation Course is to train field staff in the basics of conducting a Mine Action accident investigation.
00Program and Method
| Indicative Syllabus Lesson Titles | |
| 1 | Course Introduction |
| 2 | Why Do Accident Investigation? |
| 3 | History of Investigation Generally and Accident Investigation in Other Industries |
| 4 | Relevant Legislation |
| 5 | IMAS 10.60 |
| 6 | Selecting an Investigative Team |
| 7 | Equipment for Accident Investigation |
| 8 | Clearance on Accident Scenes |
| 9 | What is Evidence? |
| 10 | Introduction to forensics |
| 11 | Witness Handling Proceedures |
| 12 | Documenting Evidence - Theory |
| 13 | Documenting Evidence - Practical Demonstration |
| 14 | Handling of Dead Bodies and Body Parts |
| 15 | Documenting Injuries |
| 16 | Post Blast Investigation Theory |
| 17 | Post Blast Investigation Practical |
| 18 | Root cause analysis |
| 19 | Case Studies |
| 20 | Analysis of Photgraphic Evidence - Test Exercises |
| 21 | Concepts of Improvement |
| 22 | Writing Accident reports |
| 23 | Accident Databases. Rapid etc |
| 24 | Minefield Clearance Site Accident - Walk Through Talk Through |
| 25 | Minefield Clearance Site Accident - First Try |
| 26 | EOD Spot Task Accident - Walk Through Talk Through |
| 27 | EOD Spot Task Accident - Second Try |
| 28 | Written Theory Exam |
| 29 | First Practical Test including Written Report |
| 30 | Second Practical test including Written Report |
| 31 | Course Summary and Dispersal. |
00Participants
Participants should have a minimum of a recognised EOD-3 qualification, backed by significant field experience. The course requires technical knowledge. Participants must be proficient in manual clearance techniques. Participants must have a good standard of written English.
00Cost
There is no fee for individuals to attend this course. Travel and insurance costs are the responsibility of participants.
00Equipment Requirements
Students should bring personnel clothing for field conditions. Students should come equipped with all necessary stationary including a clip board. Students are advised to bring a dictaphone. Students must bring a lap top computer for report writing purposes.
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Location
Waffenplatz Feldpost Kaserne
3609 Thun
Switzerland