Aviation Safety Investigation

Course structure

This five-day classroom-based course will be delivered by two industry experienced Cranfield lecturers. The course will consist of lectures, workshops and practical exercises, including role play interviews.

What you will learn

On successful completion of this course a student should be able to:

• describe the accident investigation process in the aviation industry;

• identify roles and responsibilities within the accident investigation process;

• critically assess analysis techniques used in accident investigation;

• evaluate common causal factors;

• undertake an investigative interview using the PEACE model;

• collect and analyse human factors evidence;

• make effective recommendations.

Core content

Course topics:

• accident investigation approaches and response;

• on-site appraisal, including an overview of hazard and risk management;

• evidence identification and collection; • human factors in investigations;

• witnesses and interviewing; • investigation analysis;

• organisational influence on accident causation;

• preparing and managing recommendations;

• writing investigation reports

Speakers

Craig Cattell MSc MBA CEng MRAeS FHEA - Senior Lecturer in Safety and Accident Investigation Safety and Accident Investigation Centre

Craig was previously a multimode investigator with UK Defence Accident Investigation Branch before coming to Cranfield. During his professional career Craig earned Chartered Engineer status for his aircraft engineering roles, concurrently achieving an MBA. As an investigator Craig completed an MSc in Safety and Accident Investigation with Cranfield and is now the course director for this course. An Aircraft engineer by trade Craig joined the UK Defence Accident Investigation Branch carrying out international investigations on everything from weapons of war to luge sleds. During his time at Cranfield he has utilised his investigative experience in diverse areas to develop a highly successful Foundation in Healthcare Incident Investigation course training over 500 investigators to date.

Mark Robinson BSc (Hons), MSET, QTLS - Lecturer in Accident Investigation Safety and Accident Investigation Centre

Mark is a former police officer with 27 years of experience, specialising in investigative interviewing and serving as a tactical advisor and trainer in the field, including work with Serious and Major Crime Units as an interview tactical advisor. Prior to his police career, he worked as a Marine Technician Engineer and professional yachtsman. He holds an honours degree in Psychology from the University of Kent, with a focus on forensic interviewing, and has acted as a lead investigator in road death investigations. Mark has been associated with Cranfield University since 2004, contributing to various training programs, and became a full-time lecturer in 2022. His expertise lies in equipping professionals with structured, ethical approaches to interviewing, grounded in both practical experience and academic insight.

Concessions

Group discount: Where three delegates or more are booking from within one organisation, a discount of 10% will apply to the invoice for the course tuition fee.

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