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Overview
What you will learn
On successful completion of the Fundamentals of Accident Investigation course offered by Cranfield University, you will be able to:
- Describe the accident investigation process for a transport accident, including elements of preparation, emergency response, evidence collection and analysis, report writing and safety recommendations.
- Work safely under supervision at an accident site.
- Conduct witness interviews and collect material evidence from a variety of relevant sources.
- Perform an analysis of evidence to develop a no-blame report of what occurred and recommendations for future preventions.
- Critically assess strategies for working alongside interested parties including emergency services, legal services, pathologist, scientific support, news media, families and regulatory authorities.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Legislation and Regulation
- Appraisal of the Accident Site
- Disaster Response
- Recovery of Wreckage
- Collection of Evidence
- Accident Photography
- Hazards Management On Site
- Wreckage Recovery
- Interviewing Techniques
- Structures and Crashworthiness
- Human Factors for Investigators
- Media Management
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 21 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Cranfield, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- The course is designed for those who may have to conduct, or participate in, an accident investigation. This may be in the role of official state investigator, or as a representative of a manufacturer, operator or service provider.
- Although the main focus of the course is the civil transport industry, there is also considerable value for military personnel and there is always a significant military presence on the course.
- All lectures and workshops will be in English and due to the intensity of the course those without a thorough knowledge of English would be at a severe disadvantage.
- There are no formal qualifications for entry, but course numbers are limited and courses are usually oversubscribed.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents7050 GBP / full≈ 7050 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents7050 GBP / full≈ 7050 GBP / full
Living costs
Cranfield
United Kingdom
700 - 1300 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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