The main objective of the course is to increase customer safety, prevent accidents and improve the quality of the tourism product.
The student:
- understands the importance of security for the success / economic development of the tourism industry and the service chain
- appreciates security as a key factor in the quality of a travel product
- learns to estimate risks and prevent accidents in their own work environment
- is familiar with the key obligations of legislation and is able to spontaneously familiarize himself with the specific provisions of the workplace
- is familiar with the key security risks of its own industry
- knows the right way of working in emergency and accident situations.

Learning objectives:

Legislation and supervision in safety premises in Finland
Importance of safety in tourism
Tourism safety characteristics
Laws and rules
Independent risk management
Risks in various fields
Emergency response
Test (exam for safety proficiency certificate Safety Pass)
Going through the exam results

The course requires 100 % attendance. Assessment: Passed (H) /failed (no grade)

Contact lessons (the course requires 100 % attendance)
Lectures, discussions and group work, Duration: 8 x 45 minutes
The assessment of one’s own learning

Learning methods (including RPL and other alternative learning methods)

a) Learning with contact teaching including assignments, project work, independent study and exam

b) Demonstration (of earlier skills and knowledge in the course content). More information from responsible teachers or academic advisors.

Assessment of one´s own learning is a compulsory part of each course.¬¬¬¬¬

Lapin Urheiluopisto. 2014. Safety for tourists – an introduction travel industry safety passport. Rovaniemen koulutuskuntayhtymä. (available in Campus Library)

No prerequisites

Exam for safety proficiency certificate (Safety Pass).
Passed (H) /failed (no grade)

The course requires 100 % attendance.