Module Details
Module Code: |
BUSS H2706 |
Module Title:
|
Event Operational Control
|
Title:
|
Event Operational Control
|
Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Janette Davies
|
Module Author:: |
Caroline French
|
Module Description: |
The aim of this module is to develop students’ knowledge and skills in event controlling including event communication, operational control, event co-ordination and health and safety measures to ensure the efficiency of all event elements contributing to the comfort and safety of attendees.
|
Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
# |
Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Apply appropriate Health and Safety legislation and guidance to an event. |
LO2 |
Conduct a Risk Assessment for an event. |
LO3 |
Identify, assess and respond to incidents of health and safety and risk |
LO4 |
Managing operational control of an event. |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
|
No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
|
No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
|
No Co Requisites listed
|
Indicative Content |
Apply appropriate Health and Safety legislation and guidance to an eve
Health and Safety Legislation. Guidance documents from local authorities, emergency services. Writing Health and Safety Statements.
|
Conduct a Risk Assessment for an event.
Risk identification, assessment, profile, control measures, reporting. Identify agencies involved in the risk management function.
|
Identify, assess and respond to incidents of health and safety & risk.
Incident reporting. Initiation of emergency plan. Event Communications. Dealing with emergency situations. Understanding the emergency services and their response function.
|
Managing operational control of an event.
Role and Responsibility of an Event Controller and Event team. Managing Event Control. Running an Event from a control perspective.
Dealing with local authorities, emergency services, stewards
Control procedures, emergency plan, contingency planning.
Event production oversight of vendors, suppliers, performers.
Safe venue management; venue site layout include emergency access and egress, structural safety, environmental issues, traffic, crowd control.
|
Module Content & Assessment
|
Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 50.00% |
Project | 50.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
No End of Module Formal Examination |
Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
|
Reassessment Description Re submission of written reports and repeat of event control project
|
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
|
Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
3.00 |
36 |
Independent Learning |
|
Non Contact |
No Description |
15 Weeks per Stage |
5.93 |
89 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
Workload: Part Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
|
Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
1.50 |
18 |
Independent Learning |
|
Non Contact |
No Description |
15 Weeks per Stage |
2.97 |
44.5 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
1.50 |
Module Resources
|
Recommended Book Resources |
---|
-
Peter E. Tarlow. (2002), Event Risk Management and Safety, John Wiley & Sons, p.272, [ISBN: 9780471401681].
-
Bruno Marx. (2016), The Event Safety Book, 1st. Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, p.120, [ISBN: 1539303144].
-
Paul Hopkin. Fundamentals of Risk Management, 5th. Kogan, [ISBN: 0749483075].
-
Peter Wynn-Moylan. (2017), Risk and Hazard Management for Festivals and Events, 1st. Routledge, [ISBN: 1138678392].
| This module does not have any article/paper resources |
---|
Other Resources |
---|
-
HSA. (2005), A Guide to the Safety, Health and
Welfare Work Act 2005, Health & Safety Authority,
|
|