Details
Unmanaged risk can disrupt operations, damage reputation, and threaten business continuity. Risk Management and Contingency Planning for Managers equips managers with practical tools to identify potential risks, assess their impact, and put effective controls in place. The course focuses on proactive risk management, structured contingency planning, and clear response strategies that enable organisations to recover quickly from unexpected events. By strengthening preparedness and decision-making, participants help protect people, resources, and performance - ensuring stability and resilience in an uncertain operating environment.
This short course is aligned to cover the specific outcomes of unit standard 252025 - Monitor, assess, and manage risk, at NQF level 5 for 8 credits. This course is part of Module 8 in the Generic Management Qualification ID 59201. It is intended for any manager in an organisation to monitor, assess and manage risk.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain key risk management concepts and the nature of organisational risk
- Identify and assess risks using qualitative and quantitative methods
- Apply appropriate risk treatment strategies to minimise impact and disruption
- Develop and maintain a structured risk register
- Design effective contingency plans to respond to unexpected events
- Communicate contingency plans clearly to relevant stakeholders
- Test, review, and update contingency plans to ensure ongoing effectiveness
Delivery Methods
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Discounts Available
Brochure:
Audience
- Line, unit, and operational managers
- Supervisors and team leaders
- Project and programme managers
- Health, safety, and compliance officers
- Business continuity and risk coordinators
- Managers responsible for operational resilience
Pre-Requisites
It is assumed that learners who enrol on this course are competent in:
- Communication at NQF Level 4.
- Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4.
- Computer Literacy at NQF Level 4.
Course Outline / Curriculum
Section 1: Understanding Risk
- Definition of risk as the likelihood and impact of negative events
- Understanding uncertainty and its role in creating risk
- Purpose of risk management in reducing losses and improving decision-making
- Common categories of risk, including compliance, financial, operational, health and safety, and environmental risks
- Role of policies and procedures in guiding actions and managing risk consistently
Section 2: Risk Identification and Assessment
- Methods for identifying risks using past data and future-focused techniques
- Assessing risk using likelihood and consequence
- Applying qualitative and quantitative risk analysis methods
- Selecting appropriate risk treatment strategies: accept, avoid, reduce, or share
- Using a risk register to document, track, and manage identified risks
Section 3: Developing Contingency Plans
- Purpose and importance of contingency planning
- Key stages in developing contingency plans
- Identifying recovery strategies such as backups and alternate work sites
- Defining roles and responsibilities during emergencies
- Communicating contingency plans to all relevant stakeholders
- Storing and distributing plans securely to ensure availability and confidentiality
Section 4: Testing and Revising Contingency Plans
- Importance of testing contingency plans for effectiveness and readiness
- Types of testing methods, including tabletop and functional exercises
- Using test outcomes to identify improvements and corrective actions
- Updating and maintaining contingency plans through formal change control processes
Schedule Dates and Booking
There are currently no scheduled dates.