Managing Risk In The Workplace

This course aims to able the learner to manage risks within the context of the workplace.

Overview

Duration

Typically 4 to 10+ hours of Online or Classroom Based Training.

The module delivery is tailored to suit the companies needs.

Location

Online via Microsoft Teams/Zoom

location of participating company's

choosing.

Prior Knowledge

While no prior knowledge is required, the course is aimed at those who are currently working and who are managers or aspiring managers.

Certification

ILM (Institute of Leadership and Management) Certificate

Cost

This course is fully funded to those currently in employment under the Skills To Advance initiative.

Skills to Advance Initiative

This course is only available to those currently in employment and fully funded under the Skills to Advance initiative.

Skills to Advance is a national initiative that provides upskilling and reskilling opportunities to employees in jobs undergoing change and to those currently employed in vulnerable sectors. Skills to Advance aims to equip employees with the skills they need to progress in their current role or to adapt to the changing job market. Working closely with small and medium-sized enterprises, Skills to Advance helps employers identify skills needs and invest in their workforce by providing subsidised education and training to staff.

Expression of Interest

We currently don't have this course scheduled, but if you represent a company that is interested in undertaking this course, please complete the form below and a member of our Enterprise Engagement Team will be in contact to discuss your needs:

Institute of Leadership & Management

Managers

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Module Content

Understand the importance of managing risks in the workplace

Evaluate relevant laws and legislation relating to risk management in own area of responsibility
Evaluate internal policies relating to the management of risk in own area of responsibility

Be able to identify and manage risks in own area of responsibility

Conduct a risk assessment within the context of own workplace
Propose how to minimise identified risks in own workplace
Explain how identified risks will be continuously monitored and reviewed

Indicative Content

Part 1:

Establishing the context and scope of the workplace
Applicable laws and legislation relating to risk management
Internal risk management policies and procedures
Types of hazards and risks such as environmental, technological, information, physical
Principles of risk management
How to identify the circumstances and consequences of hazards and risks

Part 2:

Identifying prevention and control measures
Five steps to risk
Prioritisation of risk
Objective likelihood/probability, impact and score
Risk assessment procedure and associated documentation
Avoidance, control, transfer to another entity or higher authority, retention (careful assessment and monitoring of risk)
Risk management registers
Risk management planning
Compare actual results with results expected/predetermined
Monitoring and re-assessing the level and implications of risk

Suite of ILM Programmes on offer by KWETB

Companies That Have Benefited From Training