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EVM203: Risk Management

Module Title Risk Management
Module Code EVM203
Module Tutor Alan Marvell
School Leisure
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 5
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description This module will introduce students to the necessary theoretical, practical and industry-specific knowledge needed to be able to identify risks and to acknowledge the social context of risk.
Indicative Syllabus The module seeks to establish a framework within which students can develop appropriate risk prevention strategies for the safe management of industry specific activities. The module considers examples of good practice and analyses the legal concepts to gain a thorough understanding of risk management strategies.
Learning Outcomes

i. Knowledge and Understanding
On completion of the module the students should be able to:
a) Demonstrate a critical awareness of the broader concepts and perceptions of risk in society
b) Analyse the different types of risk assessment tools and be able to make effective use of them
c) Assess the distinctions between the hazards and risks, real and perceived
d) Demonstrate a critical understanding of different risk prevention strategies
e) Explain the key legal concepts associated with risk management



ii. Skills
Students will be given the opportunity to develop their key skills in the following areas during the course of this module:
Area 2: Communication and literacy
Area 3: Problem solving
Area 4: Independent working and learning
Area 5: Working with others
Area 7: Specific vocational skills of Risk Assessment
Learning and Teaching Activities Staff/student contact (lectures, tutorials & practical sessions) 20%
Student independent study (150 hours) 80%
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 40% Practical Assessment: In-class: Practical: risk assessment exercise 1500 words
002: 60% Coursework: Standard: Essay 2000 words
Special Assessment Requirements None
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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