Off-Site Safety Management

Unit Code: AF63CY002
Level: Three
Credit Value: 6
Unit ID: BZZ730
learndirect: AF6
Sector: 15.3 Business Management
Last registration date: 31/07/2014

LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner will:

The learner can:

1.	Understand the process involved in the safe planning and administration for an off-site visit/event.

1.1	Set clear objectives for events/visits.
1.2	Assess the needs of groups.
1.3	Analyse the staffing requirement for events/visits.
1.4	Match the skills of staff to requirements of events/visits.

2.	Understand the legal framework surrounding off-site activities.

2.1	Explain legislation relating to off-site events/visits.
2.2	Interpret the legal framework in relation to off-site activities.
2.3	Explain the meaning of the following terms: • duty of care • higher duty of care • in loco parentis • vicarious liability • negligence.

3.	Apply knowledge and understanding of risk assessment to specific contexts.

3.1	Describe the following terms: • hazard • risk • risk assessment.
3.2	Describe the five steps to risk assessment.
3.3	Compare aspects to consider when conducting a risk assessment for three different events/visits.
3.4	Conduct a risk assessment.

4.	Understand the process involved in managing groups and staffing for off-site activities.

4.1	Explain requirements necessary to brief staff and participants prior to an event/visit.
4.2	Analyse the process of staff deployment and supervision.

5.	Demonstrate the ability to plan for contingencies and managing incidents.

5.1	Identify areas of an event/visit that require contingency planning.
5.2	Describe the process to be followed in contingency planning.
5.3	Compare the difference between a minor and major incident.
5.4	Describe the process to be followed in dealing with: • a minor incident • a major incident.

6.	Understand the necessity to carry out post-event evaluation.

6.1	Identify the areas for evaluation following an off-site event/visit.
6.2	Justify the reasons for evaluation following an off-site event/visit.
6.3	Prepare an evaluation report following an off-site visit.

Assessment Methods:
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