Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- apply the legislation and the most common instructions and requirements on emergency preparedness according to the operations of organisations
- use various risk assessment methods in identifying and assessing accident risks
- create and introduce emergency plans and related documents and plans that support the core aims and the different organisational levels of a company
- monitor and assess the level of emergency preparedness in the organisation and develop it

Teaching methods

Project, Optima workspace and contact days

Learning materials and recommended literature

Applicable legislation and learning materials in Optima.

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

A worklife project concerning emergency preparedness, conducted in small groups.

Important dates

Project day 5.10.2018. Visiting the project sites, attendance is required.

Students workload

135 hours out of which about 70% will be project work.

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

Both, exam and the project must be approved. 30% of the grade comes from the exam and 70% from the project. Not being able to follow the schedule will affect the grade by decreasing it. The grade from the project work will in most cases be the same for all group members.

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

Either the exam, the project or both failed.

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student is able to
– use essential professional concepts when explaining various work practices and situations
– search for information in different sources
– report
– work under guidance using the skills and methods learned
– interact with customers and/or co-operation partners
– receive guidance
– work as a member of a team
– plan the progress of his/her work and use of time under guidance
– work safely and in accordance with the professional code of conduct
– follow the provided instructions and rules

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

The student is able to
– use professional concepts in a consistent manner when explaining various work practices and situations
– gather information and use his/her knowledge basis
–report in the agreed manner
– work using the skills and methods learned
– engage in professional interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and identify their needs
– take part in guidance and utilise it
– engage in goal-oriented work in a team
– plan and manage the progress of his/her work and use of time
– detect safety-related risks
– justify this/her actions in accordance with the professional code of conduct

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to
– use professional concepts extensively
– compare and choose relevant information
– report and communicate in a professional manner
– work independently, using the skills and methods learned
– take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs
– anticipate his/her need for guidance
– promote the team’s work and team spirit
– manage his/her time appropriately, completing the agreed tasks at the required quality level
– work responsibly, applying the skills and methods learned
– plan and evaluate their work, taking safety and/or ethical aspects into consideration