Certified Advanced Accident Investigation Specialist Course (CAAIS)

Course Description

This course is designed for personnel assigned to conduct and manage major accident or incident investigations, as well as those designated to perform such investigations. Participants are taught to focus their activities on defining the facts and circumstances related to the event, determining the causes, and developing remedial actions to control the risks.

Participants also learn to use nine guidelines for effective interviewing and practice conducting interviews. They become skilled at identifying various types of evidence, including paper evidence contained in records, and applying a loss causation/problem-solving model to analyze evidence. The course includes mock accident and incident investigations, where participants complete the appropriate information in an accident investigation report.

Learning Outcomes

Training Format: Classroom + practical exercises.
Certification Type: Advanced-level professional credential.
Assessment Method: Mock investigation + written evaluation.
Materials Provided: Course manual, worksheets, templates.
Skills Focus: Evidence analysis, interviews, root-cause methods.
Industry Use: Applicable to all high-risk sectors.
Instructor Support: Guidance during and after training.
Validity: Credential recognized in the safety and investigation fields.

Requirements / Prerequisites

CAIS Certification

Safety basics

Investigation experience

Report writing skills

Observation skills

Communication ability

Teamwork capability

Document handling

Prerequisite :
IASHEP Certified Accident Investigation Specialist Course

Target Audience

Construction industry personnel

Managers are concerned about liability and workers’ compensation costs.

HR professionals

Risk managers

Financial Analysts

Safety supervisors

Building inspectors

Small Business Owners

Safety Committee Representatives