Current Course Offerings
Captain Shawn Pruchnicki (Ret.) PhD FRAeS ATP CFII
Courses We Offer
HFIE 1001 – Basic Accident Investigation
An introduction into the theory, concepts, practices and best way to operationalize basic accident/incident investigation concepts in the real word of an investigation. This course is designed and as such can be altered to address new students to this material. However, it can also be altered to provide a very detailed refresher/update for the more experienced staff.
Course time: 5 Days
“I hoped that with Shawn’s extensive teaching experience he would be able to present it in such a way that people new to this material would still be able to understand what at times can become very technical in nature” – He did just that. Was perfect!” “Thank you HFIE”
Chief Safety Officer
Large Air Traffic Control Center
London, UK
HFIE 1002 – Cognitive Interviewing
Developed Drs. Ron Fisher (Florida International University) and Ed Geiselman (UCLA) in the mid 1980s. The focus was to help investigators gather more knowledge during interviews by capitalizing on the strengths of how humans remember. The process has been scientifically proven showing that the amount and quality of information recalled is between 35 to 60% over traditional questioning. Used by the FBI, Scotland Yard, and the NTSB to name a few. This course is taught as a one or two day program and has been used extensively by Dr. Pruchnicki. He was trained in this method at the NTSB academy in 2005.
Course time: 1 or 2 Days
“We have been using traditional methods since the inception of our safety department for the plant floor. We discovered that Dr. Pruchnicki has used this method for many years now and other organizations have been very satisfied with the more comprehensive results we now see. Thank you Doc!”
Plant Manager/Compliance Officer
large scale heavy lift manufacturing
West Coast United States
After the accident - The NTSB Investigation Process
None of us want to think of our company having an accident regardless of our transportation domain (i.e. aviation, shipping, rail, etc.). However, if this does happen, this is not the time to wonder how this process occurs, or what the expectations are for your organization and what are your rights and responsibilities. And of course, the question we hear the most “what is party status – and what does that mean regarding my involvement”? Your instructor is a former accident investigator, airline pilot that has worked as part of half a dozen NTSB air carrier investigations.
Course time: 1 Day
“Thankfully we have not had to use this training as of yet. But if we ever do, we will be ready to fully understand, comply and participate. But now we also understand how we can offer technical expertise to an investigation. We are ready.”
Chief Pilot
Large Fortune 500 Corporate Flight Dept.
Teterboro, NJ United States
Course time: 1 or 2 Days
“We have been using traditional methods since the inception of our safety department for the plant floor. We discovered that Dr. Pruchnicki has used this method for many years now and other organizations have been very satisfied with the more comprehensive results we now see. Thank you Doc!”
Plant Manager/Compliance Officer
large scale heavy lift manufacturing
West Coast United States
Do you have your own course needs?
Then it is very possible that we can help. In addition to our owners expertise, we have in place a network of independent contractors that span many industries at all levels. If we do not have the expertise needed, we know where to go to get it. Fill out the form below to speak with Shawn about what HFIE can do for you!