Training

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This course is the second Tier of the Investigator Qualification Training Scheme (IQTS). For a full overview of the IQTS, refer to this page.

IQTS Tier 2 builds on IQTS Tier 1, available on the DisasterReady platform “Foundation of SEAH investigations”.

Participants profile:

The IQTS Tier 2 online course is designed for:

• Humanitarian and development practitioners interested in learning more about SEAH investigations.
• Safeguarding practitioners seeking to enhance their understanding of SEAH investigations.
• Individuals wishing to become investigators and advance through the IQTS certification scheme.
• Current investigators wishing to pursue professional development and gain insight into updated standards in SEAH investigations.
• Investigation managers interested in understanding the standards and processes in SEAH investigations.

Course objectives:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Define the terms and concepts in SEAH investigations.
• Know and define the principles of SEAH investigations.
• Identify the six phases of SEAH investigations.
• Know the roles and responsibilities of investigation team members.
• Know and define the components of an SEAH investigation plan, including the risk assessment.
• Understand the foundational processes and tools in studying background material and gathering evidence.
• Know the components and purpose of the PEACE interview model.
• Define the different types of and purpose for SEAH investigation reports.
• Identify the closure procedures for SEAH investigations.
• Identify key factors and considerations in each investigation phase in remote investigations.

Course structure:

Learning Week 1

• Foundations of SEAH Investigations
• Phase 1, Investigation Planning
• Webinar 1

Learning Week 2

• Phase 2-Part 1, Studying Background Material
• Phase 2-Part 2, Gathering Evidence
• Phase 3, Updating the Investigation Plan

Learning Week 3

• Phase 4-Part 1 Preparing for Interviews
• Phase 4-Part 2 The PEACE Model for Interviewing
• Phase 4-Part 3 Best Practices for Interviewing
• Webinar 2

Learning Week 4

• Phase 5, Performing the Analysis and Writing the Report
• Phase 6, Concluding the Investigation

Learning Week 5

• Remote Investigations, Part 1
• Remote Investigations, Part 2
• Webinar 3
• Course Wrap-Up Activities

Course format:

Tier 2 is a blended learning programme (self-directed and virtual classroom sessions) that requires about 3 to 5 hours of your time per week, over 5 weeks. For more details on the schedule, click on the desired event below.

Certificate – External examination:

In order to receive the course certificate, participants need to complete and pass an external ‘multiple choice’ examination. Please note that Tier 1 certificate (obtained from the “Foundations of Investigations elearning module on the DisasterReady or Humentum platforms) must be provided when registering for the external examination.

How this course relate to Tier 3 – SEAH Investigation Practice

Tier 2 will equip you with a thorough understanding of SEAH Investigation terminology, principles and procedures. Successful completion of the external examination will enable you to join Tier 3 – SEAH Investigation Practice, where you will, in a learning environment, experience applying Tier 2 learning using an investigation case study. We strongly advise that you wait for completion of Tier 3 before you start practicing actual investigations.

Recognition of Prior Learning:

If you have previously done a SEAH investigation course with CHS Alliance or another provider, please read our conditions for Recognition of Prior Learning within the IQTS, before you register to a training event.