Postgraduate Diploma - PD

Level 7 Optional

Level 7 Core

Level 7

Programme Structure

Students must meet at least one of the following criteria: • An undergraduate degree or equivalent in science, engineering, business management, or related studies, or • Be an industry professional with 5+ years industry experience, with some exposure to risk management tools and techniques, or • Be a mature student with qualifications and experience who in the opinion of the programme team will be able to successfully complete the programme, or • An appropriate combination of undergraduate degree (or academic equivalent) and industry experience at the discretion of the Programme Leader. The entry criterion for English language ability is possession of one of the following qualifications: • IELTS 6.5, or • TOEFL 560 Paper Based/220 Computer Based/ 83 Internet, or • Cambridge examination Board: Advance Certificate of English, grade C or above. Applicants who have studied and successfully achieved a UK degree, or a degree from an English speaking country, are exempt from the requirements to produce evidence of competence in English. Any applicant to the programme who does not match the above English language criteria will be given an interview (by telephone if face to face is not practical) to ascertain their knowledge, skills and experience in relation to the programme requirements. If a student who has been accepted onto the programme subsequently displays difficulty with the technical content and/or English language, support will be provided. In the first instance the module teacher, Project Manager or Programme Leader will discuss the issue with the student (in confidence) and advice would be given to the student. If the problem persists, the Project Manager and/or Programme Leader will discuss options with the student and, where a student has been placed on the programme by their employer, with the employer (with the student’s permission), and the appropriate course of action for the remainder of the programme will be agreed jointly.

Students must meet at least one of the following criteria: • An undergraduate degree or equivalent in science, engineering, business management, or related studies, or • Be an industry professional with 5+ years industry experience, with some exposure to risk management tools and techniques, or • Be a mature student with qualifications and experience who in the opinion of the programme team will be able to successfully complete the programme, or • An appropriate combination of undergraduate degree (or academic equivalent) and industry experience at the discretion of the Programme Leader. The entry criterion for English language ability is possession of one of the following qualifications: • IELTS 6.5, or • TOEFL 560 Paper Based/220 Computer Based/ 83 Internet, or • Cambridge examination Board: Advance Certificate of English, grade C or above. Applicants who have studied and successfully achieved a UK degree, or a degree from an English speaking country, are exempt from the requirements to produce evidence of competence in English. Any applicant to the programme who does not match the above English language criteria will be given an interview (by telephone if face to face is not practical) to ascertain their knowledge, skills and experience in relation to the programme requirements. If a student who has been accepted onto the programme subsequently displays difficulty with the technical content and/or English language, support will be provided. In the first instance the module teacher, Project Manager or Programme Leader will discuss the issue with the student (in confidence) and advice would be given to the student. If the problem persists, the Project Manager and/or Programme Leader will discuss options with the student and, where a student has been placed on the programme by their employer, with the employer (with the student’s permission), and the appropriate course of action for the remainder of the programme will be agreed jointly. Offerings: All

Demonstrate effective problem solving and decision-making using appropriate quantitative and qualitative
skills

Understand the key issues relating to environmental and safety matters in order to comply with certain risk management legislation

Design technical reports and practise technical report writing

Display knowledge and understanding of risk management tools and techniques

Demonstrate the skills necessary to plan the findings of a programme of research, using technical literature effectively

Interpret and analyse many different case study materials pertinent to practical risk management, including evaluation of the safety aspects of a process or system

Manage time and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines

Display knowledge and understanding of a range of statutory requirements related to risk management

Apply the skills needed for academic study and enquiry at Level 7

Display enhanced quantitative skills using data analysis, interpolation and extrapolation

Evidence critical thinking and analysis of a large number of complex industry-related, risk management issues

Course Catalogue

Risk and Safety Management - 33169-PD - PG Dip