Abstract
This subject provides the skills and knowledge to conduct an analysis of hazards and risk assessment for a community/enterprise. This will include developing an understanding of hazard identification, hazard characteristics and description, community/ enterprise characteristics and description, interaction consequences of hazards on the community/ enterprise, risk assessment and vulnerability.
Syllabus
The risk identification and hazard analysis processesRisk and hazard identificationHazard descriptionCommunity/enterprise descriptionVulnerability assessmentPerception of riskRisk and hazard prioritisation
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to identify the hazards and risks relating to a community/enterprise;
2.
be able to specify the characteristics of hazards and risks, including appropriate specific hazard and risk descriptions;
3.
be able to specify the characteristics of a community/enterprise, including appropriate specific community/enterprise descriptions;
4.
be able to determine the impact of hazards on a community/enterprise;
5.
be able to describe and apply the concept of vulnerability assessment including risk prioritisation; and
6.
be able to identify, analyse, evaluate, and prioritise risk treatment options.