Incident Command and Risk Management in the Operational Environment Assessment Brief 2026 | Module Title Incident Command and Risk Management in the Operational Environment Word Count 2000 – 2500 +/- 10% Academic Year 2026 Incident Command and Risk Management in the Operational Environment Assessment Brief Module Learning Outcomes Assessed LO1 Describe the legislation about the statutory responsibility of fire authorities and other organisations for the safe management of emergency incidents. LO2 Discuss the various levels of risk management and the responsibility for each level within the organisation LO3 Outline the difference between and the advantages/disadvantages of standard operational procedures and standard operational guidelines LO4 Explain the principles of the Incident Command System (ICS) and the key features that support its effective implementation LO5 Demonstrate their competence in using the ICS to apply risk analysis/management techniques in the course of managing a practical simulation of an emergency operational incident. Assignment Brief You have been assigned to review the tragic events of Hillsborough Stadium that occurred on April 15th 1989. Details of this case are loaded to the Assignment section of Blackboard.
It involves a review of the incident with specific questions posed around its management, with a subsequent evaluation of the top five risks involved and the preparation of a risk register
This part of the assignment is in two parts, part 1 worth 60% and part 2 worth 40%.
Overall, section 1 (CA) is worth 40%, with the exercise element in section 2 (practical) worth 60%.
Section 2, which is the exercise element (practical), sees the students presented with a scenario in which they have to utilise the Decision Control Process and the 4 Board Generic Information Management System to manage an emergency scenario.
Assignment Format Font: Times New Roman Size: 12pt Line spacing 1.5 Additional Information Further information and policies can be accessed in the following Blackboards
The Extended Campus Blackboard (LLLSC006): The Extension Policy Appendix 1 (re Plagarism) in the Student Academic
Misconduct and Disciplinary Procedure
The CAP STUDENT HUB Blackboard
Generative AI Hub Understanding Academic Integrity online course Referencing and Other Resources Academic Writing Resources
SETU Library Support -PACE Programme
https://library.setu.ie/carlow-wexford-supporting-learning/
Key features of critical writing and how to structure your writing
https://libguides.westminster.ac.uk/critical-thinking-andwriting/critical-writing
A useful glossary and suggestions on how to develop your ideas
https://library.dmu.ac.uk//ld.php?content_id=1879493
(Includes a useful glossary and suggestions on how to develop your ideas)
Tips for writing a great assignment
https://online.essex.ac.uk/blog/15-foolproof-tips-for-writing-agreat-assignment/
Structuring different types of assessments
https://www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz/current-students/study-tips-andtechniques/assignments/step-by-step-guide-to-assignment-writing
