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Session: 2022/23
Last modified: 07/04/2021 15:08:45
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Title of Module: Advanced Risk Management in Events |
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Code: TOUR08010 |
SCQF Level: 8
(Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework) |
Credit Points: 10 |
ECTS: 5
(European Credit Transfer Scheme) |
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| School: | School of Business & Creative Industries |
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| Module Co-ordinator: | Jenny
Flinn |
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| Summary of Module |
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This module will explore the multiple definitions, characteristics and approaches to risk management including the cost of failure. The module will focus on the importance and techniques for assessing risk and how to identify what can go wrong in an event by using examples from the industry such as the demise of longstanding festivals, market saturation, financial burdening and events operational failure.
The module will also look at strategies for evaluating risks, contrasting these with methods for operational risk management. The module will reflect the role of business continuity planning, crisis management, leadership and decision making in building a resilient event management platform. Issues such as reputation, resources, security, consumer perception and behaviour, and training will be considered as will the type of event and its primary function.
This module will be of key interest to anyone seeking a leadership position and essential to anyone directly involved in managing project delivery, event funding or creation.
- Understand the concept of risk and importance of risk management
- Understand the principles of risk management for events
- Identify and understand key legislation relating to the management of risk for events
- Understand and apply the process of risk assessment in a variety of event settings
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| Module Delivery Method |
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| Face-To-Face | Blended | Fully Online | HybridC | HybridO | Work-based Learning |
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Face-To-Face
Term used to describe the traditional classroom environment where the students and the lecturer meet synchronously in the same room for the whole provision.
Blended
A mode of delivery of a module or a programme that involves online and face-to-face delivery of learning, teaching and assessment activities, student support and feedback. A programme may be considered “blended” if it includes a combination of face-to-face, online and blended modules. If an online programme has any compulsory face-to-face and campus elements it must be described as blended with clearly articulated delivery information to manage student expectations
Fully Online
Instruction that is solely delivered by web-based or internet-based technologies. This term is used to describe the previously used terms distance learning and e learning.
HybridC
Online with mandatory face-to-face learning on Campus
HybridO
Online with optional face-to-face learning on Campus
Work-based Learning
Learning activities where the main location for the learning experience is in the workplace.
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| Term(s) for Module Delivery |
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(Provided viable student numbers permit).
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| Term 1 | | Term 2 | | Term 3 | |
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| Learning Outcomes: (maximum of 5 statements) |
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On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:
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Develop an in-depth knowledge of risk, crisis and resilience
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Evaluate theories and best practice in risk management
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Evaluate a variety of responses to crisis management and develop these within a simulation exercise |
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| SCQF Headings |
During completion of this module, there will be an opportunity to achieve
core skills in:
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| Knowledge and Understanding (K and U) |
SCQF Level 8.
A critical understanding of the theories of risk management and systemic failure models and how they could be applied to organisational settings.
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| Practice: Applied Knowledge and Understanding |
SCQF Level 8.
Using a range of skills, tools and techniques as appropriate to undertake analytical decisions about case studies and apply them to other scenarios.
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| Generic Cognitive skills |
SCQF Level 8.
Use a range of approaches to evaluate case studies to define relevant event issues and problems
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| Communication, ICT and Numeracy Skills |
SCQF Level 8.
Critically evaluate data in a variety of forms in order to generate understanding. |
| Autonomy, Accountability and Working with others |
SCQF Level 8.
Exercising substantial autonomy and initiative in studies
Taking responsibility for own work.
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| Pre-requisites: |
Before undertaking this module the student should have
undertaken the following:
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| Co-requisites | Module Code:
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* Indicates that module descriptor is not published.
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| Learning and Teaching |
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Learning Activities
During completion of this module, the learning activities undertaken to
achieve the module learning outcomes are stated below:
| Student Learning Hours
(Normally totalling 200 hours):
(Note: Learning hours include both contact hours and hours spent on other learning activities) |
| Lecture/Core Content Delivery | 12 |
| Laboratory/Practical Demonstration/Workshop | 6 |
| Tutorial/Synchronous Support Activity | 6 |
| Independent Study | 76 |
| 100
Hours Total
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**Indicative Resources: (eg. Core text, journals, internet
access)
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The following materials form essential underpinning for the module content
and ultimately for the learning outcomes:
EVENT SAFETY ALLIANCE, (2017) The Event Safety Guide: A Guide to Health, Safety and Welfare at Live Entertainment Events
EVENTS INDUSTRY FORUM, (2017) The Purple Guide to Health, Safety and Welfare at Music or Other Events, EIF, (Online)
Piekarz M & Jenkins I. (2015), Risk and Safety Management in the Leisure, Events, Tourism and Sports Industries, CABI Publishing, ISBN - 10 1780644493
Silvers J. (2008) Risk Management for Meetings and Events, Routledge, ISBN - 10 0750680571
Details of further resources, including textbooks, journals and online resources will be identified at the beginning of each delivery in the module handbook and made available via Moodle.
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(**N.B. Although reading lists should include current publications,
students are advised (particularly for material marked with an asterisk*) to
wait until the start of session for confirmation of the most up-to-date
material)
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| Engagement Requirements |
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In line with the Academic Engagement Procedure, Students are defined as academically engaged if they are regularly engaged with timetabled teaching sessions, course-related learning resources including those in the Library and on the relevant learning platform, and complete assessments and submit these on time. Please refer to the Academic Engagement Procedure at the following link: Academic engagement procedure |
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Supplemental Information
| Programme Board | Marketing, Innovation, Tourism & Events |
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| Assessment Results (Pass/Fail) |
No
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| Subject Panel | Marketing, Innovation, Tourism & Events |
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| Moderator | Jacqui Greener |
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| External Examiner | Chantal Dickson |
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| Accreditation Details | |
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| Version Number | 1.04 |
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| Assessment: (also refer to Assessment Outcomes Grids below) |
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| Report 100% |
(N.B. (i) Assessment Outcomes Grids for the module
(one for each component) can be found below which clearly demonstrate how the learning outcomes of the module
will be assessed.
(ii) An indicative schedule listing approximate times
within the academic calendar when assessment is likely to feature will be
provided within the Student Handbook.)
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Assessment Outcome Grids (Footnote A.)
Footnotes
A. Referred to within Assessment Section above
B. Identified in the Learning Outcome Section above
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Note(s):
- More than one assessment method can be used to assess individual learning outcomes.
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Schools are responsible for determining student contact hours. Please refer to University Policy on contact hours (extract contained within section 10 of the Module Descriptor guidance note).
This will normally be variable across Schools, dependent on Programmes &/or Professional requirements.
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| Equality and Diversity |
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The Equality, Diversity and Human Rights policy underpins student engagement. We aim to make UWS a fair and equal place to study an institution which addresses specific issues covering all aspects of equality, diversity and human rights. Where required module assessment will be adapted to meet student requirements.
http://www.uws.ac.uk/equality/
UWS Equality and Diversity Policy |
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(N.B. Every effort
will be made by the University to accommodate any equality and diversity issues
brought to the attention of the School)
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