Risk Management in Event Planning (PSS318)

PSS318 Risk Management in Event Planning discusses the risk management tools and techniques that could be utilised to identify and mitigate the risks associated with planning public and private events. This course focuses on the role of security professionals in ensuring the safety and success of events. Students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to conduct risk assessments for events, understand the regulations and guidelines specific to events planning, consider the operational aspects in ensuring a safe and secure environment and recommend controls to minimise the risks that may threaten events security.

• Role of risk management in events planning
• Risk management process, tools, and techniques
• Legal and ethical compliance
• Health and safety
• Hazards and threats in events management
• Risk analysis and response
• Contingency and continuity planning
• Emergency preparedness and evacuation planning
• Public relations and crisis communication plan
• Event design and planning
• Site design for security
• Attendee and crowd management

• Illustrate the importance of risk management in events planning (B3)
• Examine the legal and ethical guidelines and regulations governing events planning (B4)
• Determine the risk factors associated with events (B3)
• Discuss the operational considerations for crowd management and security (B2)
• Propose security controls to mitigate the risks associated with events (B5)
• Design appropriate security plans to ensure a safe and successful event (B5)