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Basics of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (10 cr)

Code: HT00BN79-3006

General information


Enrollment

24.05.2021 - 30.05.2021

Timing

01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

Number of ECTS credits allocated

10 op

Virtual proportion

5 op

RDI proportion

5 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Leppävaara, service

Campus

Laurea Leppävaara

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Safety, Security and Risk Management (HRA), Laurea Leppävaara

Teachers

  • Anja Aatsinki
  • Timo Ryynänen

Teacher in charge

Timo Ryynänen

Scheduling groups

  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 5. Open UAS: 5.)

Groups

  • HRA221SA
    Degree Programme in Safety, Security and Risk Management, blended learning, S21, Leppävaara

Small groups

  • Pienryhmä 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- define corporate safety, security and risk management concpets, elements and those significance to organisations
- define fundamentals of the Finnish legal system
- define fundamental corporate safety and security and risk management compliance requirements and best practices and apply those
- develop corporate safety and security
- define risk management principles and apply risk assessment and management methods

Teaching methods

Lectures
Workshops
Online learning
Student project in teams

Learning materials and recommended literature

ISO31000:2018 (available in LibGuides)
Fay, J. 2011. Contemporary Security Management (Laurea FINNA link: https://laurea.finna.fi/Record/laurus.73306)
In addition, contact session materials will be shared as well as other study materials related to legislation.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

Recognition of prior learning via demonstration of competence
Work-based learning

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

Learning assignments

Important dates

Study unit begins 9.9 at 15:15. Presence (or notification of absence of that day) required for accepting place in study unit.
Other dates are in Pakki and details of study unit will be explained on first contact session as well as Canvas.

Forms of internationality

Study unit is suitable for Finnish, foreign and exchange students

Students workload

Active participation in contact sessions is highly recommended.
Study unit also requires active independent studying of materials and subject matters given.
Total number of hours based on CR given is 270; this means approximately 19 hours of work every week, contact sessions etc. included.

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

The evaluation of competence is based on the descriptions of objectives in the curricula and the evaluation criteria provided in the study unit’s implementation plan” (Laurea degree regulations).

Points are collected from the small-group project, study unit assignments and the exam, on the basis of which the grade of the course is formed.

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

Students who have failed assignments or examinations required for passing a study unit must supplement or retake their study attainment in a manner and schedule defined by the teacher of the study unit. (Laurea degree regulations.)

All staff and students of Laurea are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, which includes appropriate referencing. Familiarise 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 1-2 student must be able to
- use essential professional concepts when explaining various work practices and situations
- search for information in different sources
- report.
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
To achieve grade 1-2 student must be able to
- work under guidance using the skills and methods learned
- interact with customers and/or co-operation partners
- receive guidance.
TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY
To achieve grade 1-2 student must be able to
- 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)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
To achieve grade 3-4 student must be 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.
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
To achieve grade 3-4 student must be able to
- 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
TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY
To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- 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)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- use professional concepts extensively
- compare and choose
- relevant information
- report and communicate in a professional manner.
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- 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
TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY
To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- 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

Further information

You can cover 5 credits of the theoretical studies included in this this study unit by completing the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) of the study unit TO00BS57 Basic Theory of Corporate Safety (5 cr).