Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Engineering
Learning Methods
Lecture
Online
Tutorial
Module Offerings
7078RTC-SEP-PAR
Aims
To provide an in-depth analysis of how bowtie analysis can be used to manage risk. To critically review its practical uses and benefits, with hands-on practice at using the technique.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Analyse hazard scenarios by applying the bowtie method and designing a bowtie diagram
2.
Develop integrity assurance for bowtie barriers
3.
Devise risk acceptance criteria for hazards in bowties.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Introduction to risk assessment and bowties
The bowtie method – what is a bowtie and how to build one
Assuring barrier integrity
Effectiveness and ALARP for bowties
Practical uses of bowties
Facilitating bowtie workshops
Bowtie software tools
Additional Information:This module introduces bow-tie methodology and examines in detail the various bowtie analysis components. The module also provides a critical review of the method’s practical uses, with hands-on practice at applying the technique.
Assessment is in the form of an essay combined with activities (e.g. exercises, discussions, etc.).
The module is delivered using a mixture of face-to-face and online learning, described as follows:
Lecture (using slides and slide notes): face-to-face workshop sessions
Tutorial/Activities (Exercises and reviews): Online activities with teacher feedback, and virtual classrooms
Tutor-supported Online: Tutor feedback for activities, virtual classrooms and email support.
In this module, the knowledge learning outcomes are K1, K2, the skills learning outcomes are S1, S2, S5 and the behaviours learning outcomes are B1, B2, B3 and B4.