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Risk Management Part 7

Bowtie Facilitation Course

Delivered by Sustainable Minerals Institute

Overview

The purpose of this course is to prepare experienced risk management personnel to facilitate effective bowtie workshops within their organisation. 

The content includes:

  • preparing to conduct the bowtie workshop
  • facilitation of the scope for the workshop
  • development and critiquing of quality bowtie analyses
  • selection and definition of critical controls
  • definition of critical control specification and verification
  • tricks and traps of facilitation.

This course is co-designed by academic and industry leaders.

Upcoming courses

Delivery mode
in-person, workshop
Date
5–7 February 2025
8.30am–4.30pm (GMT+10) Brisbane time
Location
Sir James Foots Building (#47A), St Lucia
Time commitment
38 hours

Who should attend

Risk management professionals wanting to develop their skills in effective facilitation of bowtie workshops within their organisation.

Entry requirements

At minimum, a knowledge of risk management processes aligned with ISO 31000 and application of risk analysis techniques.

What you'll learn

  • Prepare to conduct the bowtie workshop.
  • Facilitate the scope for the workshop.
  • Develop the bowtie.
  • Select and define the critical controls.
  • Define critical control specification and verification.
  • Avoid the tricks and traps of facilitation.

Time commitment

This is an in-person course that will require roughly 38 hours to complete.

  • 3-day workshop
  • 4 hours of study using online materials
  • 10 hours to complete the reflections (optional)

Course curriculum

Assessment

Participants will have the option to complete 3 reflections during the workshop based on the material covered each day.

Certification and accreditation

Students who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion to verify their skills and achievements.

Facilitators

Image of Professor Maureen Hassall, wearing a pink coat and looking straight at the camera.
Professor Maureen Hassall
Director, Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre
Libby Humphries
Libby Humphries
Manager, Education and Training, Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre (MISHC)

The course catered to varied levels of experience and knowledge. I would recommend people attend if they have a reasonable risk management understanding and some bowtie exposure.

Past participant, Bowtie Facilitation Course

Cost

Applicant Price
Individual domestic (ex. GST) A$2,400
Individual international (GST not payable) A$2,400

Please see the Terms and Conditions (PDF, 123.12 KB)

Registrations close 7 days before the course starts

The course will only proceed if there are 6 or more participants

Catering is included in the course fees

Discounts are available for a group of 5 or more 

Discounts are available for UQ staff and students

GST is excluded from the cost

Location

Sir James Foots Building (#47A)

Corner of College Rd and Staff House Roads, The University of Queensland
Room 470, Level 4 Seminar Room
St Lucia, QLD, 4072

Related courses

This course is part of the Risk Management suite. There are 10 courses within this suite – see the other related courses below:

Contact

Sustainable Minerals Institute

For more professional development options, visit the Sustainable Minerals Institute website.