Risk and Security Management unit (ZAT125)

Introduction

This unit introduces the foundations of risk analysis, risk management, and contingency planning at an organisational level. The unit explores the foundations of risk across many industries and disciplines, examining the risk analysis process, contingency planning, business continuity and disaster recovery. By exploring the implications of current incidents in areas such as security, manufacturing, transportation, construction, and primary and secondary industries, you will gain insight into strategic and tactical decision making to avoid harm. 

Summary

Unit name	Risk and Security Management
Unit code	ZAT125
Credit points	12.5
College/School	University College
Discipline	Pathways
Coordinator	Miss Mikaela Green
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Apply the risk analysis process to identify resources, vulnerabilities, threats and risks.
• Analyse vulnerabilities, threats, and risks within organisations.
• Identify controls for risks that consider organisations, personnel, and physical resources.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

ZAT107|ZAT115|ZAT221

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Weekly online learning material supported by 2-hour weekly tutorials and one five-hour workshop.
Assessment	AT1: Internal Resource Audit (30%)|AT3: Incident Report (30%)|AT2: Risk Assessment (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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