Last modified: 25 Sep 2019 09:58
Risk assessment, the common tools used for (and the legal requirement associated with) risk assessment are covered. Students will have a thorough understanding on the components of good assessment and management of risks, and be familiar with the basic requirement for HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, QRA and the Safety Case.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The following modules will be covered in the course:
- Levels of risk assessment
- Assessment tools and legal context
- Hazard Identification Study (HAZID) and Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP)
- Safety management systems
- Safety integrity levels (SIL)
- Safety Case and Legislative requirement
- Quantified risk assessment.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 80 | |
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Individual feedback available on request. |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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A short exam designed to test conceptual understanding. Generic and individual feedback given. |
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There are no assessments for this course.
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