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

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

Use of generative AI follows the principles of chapter 3.6 of guidelines for referencing (https://www.laurea.fi/globalassets/koulutus/guidelines-for-referencing.pd f)

Time and location

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 the degree regulations (2024), Students are entitled to apply for recognition of prior learning regardless of where, when and how the competence has been acquired.

At Laurea, there are two different procedures for the recognition and accreditation of prior learning: a) accreditation of prior learning (competence acquired in higher education studies at another institution) and b) demonstration of competence (competence acquired in other ways). The recognition and accreditation of prior learning is initiated by the student themselves. The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence. The student is entitled to guidance for the recognition and accreditation of their competence. Further information in the student intranet.

You may also assess work-based learning as a way to acquire the competence needed. Read more in the student intranet.

Accreditation of prior learning can be used especially, if you have already completed previously
1. The study unit of this same name as a Laurea MOOC (https://smart.laurea.fi/en/tuote/basics-of-organizational-safety-security-and-risk-management-2/)
2. Laurea MOOC "Basic Theory of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management" (discontinued as of 2025)

Important dates

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.

Forms of internationality

The study unit is suitable for exchange students.

Student workload

Workload of the study is measured in a way that to acquire the goal competence of the study, one credit corresponds to an average of 26.7 hours of work done by the student. The actual time needed varies e.g. according to prior competence.

Content and 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.

Further information

The course is Bachelor's degree program level. Master's students may also take the course or join to familiarize themselves with the content, but the course cannot be included in a Master's degree.

If the course is not completed by the end date of the implementation, the student can enroll in the next MOOC implementation of this same study unit. Incomplete assignments cannot be transferred to the next implementation; all tasks must be redone.

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

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

Competence assessment is based on the descriptions of objectives in the curricula, and the level of competence is assessed according to the assessment criteria listed in the implementation plan for the studies" (Laurea degree regulations 2024).

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.

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

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

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- use professional concepts in a consistent manner when explaining various work practices and situations
- gather information and use their knowledge basis
- report in the agreed manner

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) 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 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 their need for guidance

To achieve grade 3 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

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) 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 5 student must be able to
- promote the team’s work and team spirit
- manage their 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

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- engage in goal-oriented work in a team
- plan and manage the progress of their work and use of time
- detect safety-related risks
- justify their actions in accordance with the professional code of conduct

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- work as a member of a team
- plan the progress of their work and use of time under guidance
- work safely and in accordance with the professional code of conduct
- follow the provided instructions and rules

“Students who have failed to demonstrate their competence in accordance with the approved level must supplement or retake their study attainment in a manner and schedule defined by the teacher of the study unit. If the student does not pass the assessment despite the opportunity to complete their study attainment, they must complete the study unit in question in full as specified by the teacher.” (Degree regulations 2024.)

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. All study assignments are to be done as individual work unless otherwise instructed. If Tournitin is used when assignments are checked, the lecturer will inform the students of this.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Less than 50 points

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1: 50-59 points
2: 60-69 points

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

3: 70-79 points
4: 80-89 points

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5: 90-100 points