OTHM
    Level 7
    QN: 603/6782/9
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    OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Risk Management

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OTHM. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 600 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 7
    Awarding Body
    OTHM
    Syllabus Units
    6 Units
    Guided Hours
    600 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Advanced Research Methods

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to develop research approaches within a risk management context.
    • Be able to critically review literature on a relevant risk management topic.3.
    • Be able to design research methodologies.4.
    • Be able to develop a research proposal.
    2

    Organisational and Environmental Risk

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the effects of risks on business organisations.2.
    • Understand risk management function in organisations.3.
    • Be able to prepare an effective risk management plan followed by an environmental screening.
    • Understand risk control techniques.
    3

    Principles of Risk Management

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand risk management principles.2.
    • Understand key legislation frameworks that influence risk management decision making in an organisation.3.
    • Evaluate the scope and implications of risk management standards.
    4

    Responsible Leadership and Governance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the key socio-cultural, ethical and moral issues that affect organisations in the current economic environment.2.
    • Understand the role of leadership to manage strategic and operational risk in the organisation.
    • Understand the importance of corporate governance in organisations.4.
    • Understand the role and impact of corporate governance in the management of companies.
    5

    Risk Analysis and Modelling

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the concept of operational risk and Basel II model.2.
    • Understand how to apply risk models to an organisational context.3.
    • Be able to apply financial models to an organisational context.
    6

    Strategic Risk Management

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the concept of strategy risk and various types of strategy risk.2.
    • Be able to review an organisation’s strategy and risk plans.3.
    • Understand the role of Corporate Social Responsibility and ethics in risk management systems.4.
    • Understand the development, implementation and role of Business Continuity Planning with regard to corporate strategy.

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/6782/9
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    OTHM
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Oct 2020
    Operational End
    Oct 2030