Basics of Organizational Safety, Security and Risk Management (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to: - describe the key concepts and elements of an organization’s safety, security and risk management and explain their significance - describe the principles and key methods of risk management - take into account the principles of sustainable development in the organization’s risk management

Teaching methods

Self-paced online course. The course is completed entirely independently by the end of the course deadline. You will study the material in an online learning environment, which includes study materials and assignments/tests. No personal feedback will be provided on the assignments.

Location and time

In the Canvas online learning environment during the duration of the course. See Timing.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Study materials are in Canvas.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

According to Laurea's degree rules, all students have the right to demonstrate their skills. The initiative to identify and recognize the acquired competence is taken by the student. Competence is identified and recognized by the teacher in charge of the module or course or another person appointed by the head of the university unit. The evaluation follows the same evaluation criteria and evaluation scale as the Course. See the student intranet for more information.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The course workspace will remain open until the end of the course deadline (see Timing), and all assignments must be completed before the workspace closes.

Student workload

5 cr = 135 hours

Content scheduling

The aim is that after completing the study unit you will be able to: - describe the key concepts and elements of an organization’s safety, security and risk management and explain their significance - describe the principles and key methods of risk management - take into account the principles of sustainable development in the organization’s risk management.

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment of competence is based on the objective descriptions of the curricula and the assessment criteria announced in the Study unit Implementation plan (Laurea's degree rules). The study unit follows point-based assessment. The course has five small tests and an online exam, all of which must be completed: Module 1: test, max 10 points Module 2: test, max 10 points Module 3: test, max 10 points Module 4: test, max 10 points Module 5: test, max 10 points Online exam: max 50 points TOTAL 100 points. You can try each test and online exam twice, (a better result is taken into account). A total of at least 50 points must be obtained from the tests and the online exam to pass the study unit. Level I of the competence assessment framework for a bachelor's degree student is used in the assessment of the study unit. PROFESSIONAL DATABASE, INFORMATION SEARCH AND REPORTING At grade 5, the student is able to: - use a variety of professional terms - compare and select appropriate information - report and communicate professionally At grade 3, the student is able to: - use professional terms consistently to explain different work practices and situations - compile information and make use of its knowledge base - report as agreed At grade 1 (H), the student is able to: - use key professional concepts to explain different work practices and situations - search for information from different sources - to report.

Evaluation scale

H-5