Risk in Engineering

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Overview

Learn how to manage risks in your projects, processes and workplace to deliver better outcomes.

Risk management helps engineers deliver projects safely - on time and on budget.

In this self-paced course, you'll go beyond introductory concepts to explore better practice in risk management. You'll master the techniques required to manage risk for projects, operational processes, and in your workplace.

You'll learn how to:

critique risk tools to decide on the best one for your situation
reduce risk by applying practical risk mitigation strategies
improve risk processes and frameworks in the workplace
communicate more effectively with stakeholders about risk

We'll refer to these standards in the course, which you'll ideally have access to in your workplace:

ISO 31000:2018 Risk Management—Guidelines
IEC 31010 Risk Management—Risk assessment techniques

After completing this course, you'll be able to apply the best risk management tools and techniques to influence risk outcomes.

Complete this course as part of a Micro-credential

Showcase your capabilities to prospective employers and clients by completing this course as part of the Risk Management Micro-credential (Learning pathway).

Details

For Individuals
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Price

$350*

EA members

$411.76*

Non-members

*1% credit card surcharge applies.

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Duration

8 Hours, self-paced

Location & dates

Online

1 January - 31 December

Additional Information

Once you register, you will be provided with access to the EEA Online platform to start this course.

We can arrange a bulk corporate registration for 10 or more learners.

This course can also be customised to align to your business objectives or L&D needs.

Find out how we can help you and your team by completing an enquiry form or calling us on +61 3 9321 1700.

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Duration

Customisable

Learning outcomes

Identify the risk processes and frameworks used in engineering
Identify the sources of risk, threats and opportunities that could influence outcomes
Use risk management tools to establish the risk context, identify risks, analyse risks and select and implement treatments
Establish systems and processes to manage changes during the lifecycle of a product, project or process operation
Determine the likelihood, consequences and treatment plans for dealing with common risks in engineering
Involve stakeholders throughout the risk process, including negotiation and communication

Is this course for you?

This course suits engineers with two to five years’ experience or those preparing to re-enter the engineering workforce.

It also suits:

portfolio, program or project managers
governance, risk or audit and compliance support staff
coordinators and managers
research and development professionals

Prerequisites

You need an understanding of risk or opportunity (SWOT) analysis.

Topics we'll cover

Understanding risk
Risk management standards
Legal requirements and governance
Risk framework
Risk process
Risk tools and techniques
Risk mitigation
Communicating with stakeholders

Facilitator

Jeff Jones is a highly respected independent risk and assurance consultant. He works across project management, asset management and operations. With a Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ) credential, Jeff brings an engineering perspective to risk, compliance and forecasting.

Jeff’s 30-year career in the oil and gas, mining and infrastructure industries is grounded in risk management. His expertise lies not only in aligning risk in engineering, but in undertaking risk analyses and then assisting with workshop facilitation, project reviews and audits.

As a facilitator, Jeff draws on his client-side and contractor experience in delivering enterprise and project risk management, from the highest levels of strategic thinking right through to detailed analysis and scrutiny.

How you'll learn

This course is delivered through EEA Online, our digital learning platform.

You'll learn using a mix of practical case studies, quizzes and reading, audio and video materials. You'll also apply your knowledge in practice with a variety of assessment tasks and learning checks.

It will take approximately eight hours to complete. As it is self-paced, you can start anytime and save your progress as you finish each module.

Once you register for the course, you have 90 days to complete it.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a digital badge as evidence of your achievement. Learn more about Engineering Education Australia’s digital badges including how to claim and share on our Frequently asked questions page.

This also counts towards the number of Engineers Australia Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours you can claim.

EEA Online access

EEA Online is powered by leading Learning Management System (LMS), Canvas by Instructure.

Once you register for a course, you will be provided with access to the EEA Online Canvas platform to start this course.

If you are registering for your first EEA Online course, you will receive an email from [email protected] inviting you to set up your EEA Online account.

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