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CB71 - Master of Accident Investigation
At a GlanceInformation on where the program is available, duration, units of credit as well as contacts for further information.
Aims - StructureAn outline of the programs aims, objectives and outcomes, as well as information on the structure of the program.
Course PlansA detailed list of courses and electives required to complete the program.
Career Opportunities
Opportunities exist for graduates in management, consultancy and practice within industry in safety and accident investigation roles. Many large companies have staff appointed specifically to investigate the accidents and failures that occur to maximise the opportunity to prevent such failures in the future. Many others have occupational health and safety or similar staff roles which are assigned, as part of a more broad set of responsibilities within their organisations, with the responsibility for carrying out those investigations. Graduates of the Master of Accident Investigation (Specialisation) program would be suited for employment in these roles as the program addresses the specifics of accident investigation. Employment is possible in most industries, especially - primary industry, rural safety, manufacturing, mining, services industry, transport industry, aviation industry, employer associations, the defence forces, health industry and government departments and authorities.
About Accident Investigation
The Master of Accident Investigation (Specialisation) develops advanced level expertise in the investigation and analysis of the factors which lead to accidents and the interventions required to prevent their recurrence. Master of Accident Investigation (Specialisation) graduates demonstrate advanced skills at systematically breaking down the factors leading to an accident and making the necessary findings and conclusions for prevention. This program will be attractive to those who have responsibility for accident investigations across industry and society. The program provides core studies the principles of accident investigation, accident phenomenology, accident forensics, accident analysis, human factors investigation and specialist domain contexts (air, rail, road and industrial). Students complete an applied accident investigation project based on a ‘real' accident reconstruction at the university ‘crash lab' and a three term capstone accident investigation or prevention research project. The program 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. Students may apply for the award, Graduate Diploma of Accident Investigation in addition to the Master of Accident Investigation (Specialisation).