Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- describe the legislation relevant for event safety and security
- identify typical event safety and security risks
- plan safety and security arrangements based on identified risks
- create a space plan for an event, taking into account the nature of the event

Grading scale

H-5

Further information

The study unit is assessed using requirement level 2 of Laurea's common evaluation criteria.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- describe the legislation relevant for event safety and security
- identify typical event safety and security risks
- plan safety and security arrangements based on identified risks
- create a space plan for an event, taking into account the nature of the event

Teaching methods

Event Safety and Security -study unit is planned for Safety, Security and Risk Management and Hospitality Management students. The aim of the course is to combine expertise from both fields and to strengthen students' understanding of the interdependence between the event organiser and those responsible for security. This is a blended learning implementation.

Study unit consists of contact lessons, on-line sessions and online exam, as well as working independently and as a group between and after the contact lessons.

A Canvas learning environment is used to support the implementation. The study unit includes scheduled teaching and guidance both on campus and online. Online teaching is recorded. Contact lessons are not recorded or streamed.

The study unit includes working in pairs or groups. You will receive individual feedback for assignments from the teacher. Working life or peer feedback may also be utilized. Course also includes self-study material and pre-recorded lectures.

The study unit consists of learning assignments and evaluated assignments. Assignments are done in the groups.

The more detailed implementation of the course is described in the Important Dates of the implementation. The study unit’s evaluation is described in “Evaluation methods and criteria”.

Learning materials and recommended literature

The teaching material used for the study unit can be found in Canvas. There is no recording of contact teaching, but lectures in the zoom will be recorded. (Guidance sessions will dot be recorded)

Alternative completion methods of implementation

Recognition of prior studies:
If you have completed comparable studies earlier in another higher education institution, be in touch with your head of student affairs.

Demonstration of competence:
All students are entitled to demonstrate their competence. The recognition and accreditation of prior competence is initiated by the students themselves. The assessment is carried out according to the same assessment criteria and, as a rule, same grading scale as that adopted for the corresponding study unit or module. The student is entitled to apply for accreditation of prior competence regardless of where, how, and when the competence has been acquired. The student may also seek accreditation of competence to be acquired on the job as part of their degree (work-based learning).

The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence and for providing sufficient information. Recognition and accreditation of prior competence is done before the beginning of the study unit. Student fills in the competence analysis and enroll to the demonstration according to the instructions and schedules given in Canvas.

If your competence is partly in line with the study unit's learning outcomes, discuss the matter directly with the teacher in charge of the study unit. Contact the teacher well before the beginning of the study unit. The teacher in charge of the study unit will assess your competence and guide you further on the matter.

For more information see the BBA demonstration of competence Canvas workspace (Tradenomikoulutus – Osaamisen näytöt)

Student intranet > Planning studies > Demonstration of competence in Bachelor of Business Administration programmes

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

The course includes guest lectures by experts from working life. Students will learn about the development of safety and security through the safety and security arrangements of an event of their choice.

Important dates

According to the degree regulations (section 18) “students must be present in the first contact session or notify their teacher in charge if they cannot attend. If they fail to notify the teacher of their absence in the first contact session, their enrollment will be rejected. Another student in the queue may be enrolled in the study unit in the place of the absent student.” (Laurea degree regulations)

The course has 2 group assignments and an individual exam. Group assingnments are done in the groups of 4-5 students.

14.01.2025 16.00 - 18.00 Zoom Introduction and Basics of the Event Safety and Security
15.01.2025 12.30 - 17.45 245 + 246 Safety and Security Arrangements & Space planning
19.03.2025 09.00 - 15.00 207L Crowd management and Risk management process
15.05.2025 09.00 - 15.00 207L Emergency planning, Accessibility & Safe space principles
22.05.2025 16.00 - 18.00 Zoom Recap and presentations

An additional quidance will be held in Zoom (TBA)

The online exam for the course is 17.-18.5. (exam opens 00.00. 17.5. and closes 23.59. 18.5.)

A failed or non-returned assignment or exam can be retaken twice in accordance with the degree regulations. A failure to attend an actual examination is considered to be one completion attempt, if it's not agreed with the teacher before the exam date.

First exam retake is 24.5. and second 30.5.

Retakes for failed or non-returned assignments:
Deadline of first retake by 1.6.
Deadline of second retake by 10.6.

Forms of internationality

The study unit is suitable for exchange students.

Students workload

The course includes 135 hours of student work, which means an average of about 8 hours/week divided over the entire duration of the course. The time also includes the lectures marked in Pakki.

- Contact teaching: 17 h
- Online teaching: 4 h
- Independent study and familiarizing other material: 34 h
- Assignments: 80 h

Further information for students

The study unit corresponds to the requirements of Bachelor's level education.

According to the degree regulations (section 19) “Students must be present for the first contact teaching session, or they must notify the responsible teacher of their absence to confirm they intend to participate in the study unit. Alternatively, the teacher may specify a different manner for the student to confirm that they intend to participate in the implementation.

The completion of these measures may be required within one week of the start of the implementation. The application of the aforementioned approach requires that the teacher notifies the students accepted for the implementation of the practice and that the practice is specifically mentioned in the study unit’s implementation plan.

If the student has a justified reason for not attending the first contact teaching session or for not confirming their intention to participate in the studies in the manner required by the teacher, the student must contact the responsible teacher to agree on participation in the implementation. Their enrolment will be rejected, if the student does not notify the teacher of being absent from the first contact teaching session or the reason for their absence cannot be considered justified. Another student may be selected in their place.

If prior competence has been specified as a requirement for the completion of a study unit, the student should, if needed, demonstrate this competence before the study unit begins.”

5 places have been reserved for students studying through the open UAS and other 5 places are reserved for exchange students. Students belonging to the hospitality management and safety, security and risk management programms are given priority upon admission to this implementation.

The quality of the study unit implementation has been assessed and the self-evaluation report is available in Canvas.

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

The evaluation of competence is based on the descriptions of objectives in the curricula, and the level of competence is assessed according to the evaluation criteria listed in the implementation plan for the studies. (Laurea degree regulations).

In this study unit the assessing of the competences will be done by using the criteria set for requirement level II.

Objectives and emphasis of the evaluation:
Space planning: 20 % of the grade
Risk assessment: 50 % of the grade
Exam: 30 % of the grade
Observation assignment: Pass/Fail

Assignments will be evaluated within four weeks after completion and all entries will be made in the Pakki no later than three weeks after the end of the course. (Laurea degree regulations)

All staff and students of Laurea are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, which includes appropriate referencing. Familiarize yourself with the practices and, if needed, ask for more information.

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Professional knowledge basis, information searching and reporting:
To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- use professional concepts in a consistent manner and demonstrate their familiarity with the knowledge basis
- report and communicate in a professional manner

Professional practice and workplace development:
To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- act independently taking into account the operating environment
- take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs

Teamwork, skills, leadership, and responsibility:
To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- describe the significance of their actions for successful co-operation
- describe their competence in relation to the learning outcomes

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Professional knowledge basis, information searching and reporting:
To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- critically evaluate information and justify their actions with science-based knowledge

Professional practice and workplace development:
To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- propose creative solutions at work
- promote professional co-operation and enhance customer and partner relationships

Teamwork, skills, leadership, and responsibility:
To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- act in a manner that promotes the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work
- describe the development of their competence in relation to the learning outcome

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Professional knowledge basis, information searching and reporting:
To achieve grade 5 student must be able to:
- analyse the acquired information, draw conclusions and combine theoretical knowledge with experiential knowledge

Professional practice and workplace development:
To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- evaluate the applicability of produced knowledge, skill or idea to other contexts as well as their impact
- anticipate needs of customers and/or co-operation partners

Teamwork, skills, leadership, and responsibility:
To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- evaluate and develop the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work
- evaluate the possibilities for utilising competence and plan their personal development and development of the team

Further information

The study unit is assessed using requirement level 2 of Laurea's common evaluation criteria.