Student event (ACE) risk assessment templates

Create and manage risk assessment templates for student events (ACE) within your school.

Use the risk assessment template

• In student events (ACE): Risk assessment templates can be used as a starting point when adding a new risk assessment to a student event.

• Customise: You can use the templates as-is or modify them to suit the specific needs of the event.

• Create from scratch: You can also create risk assessments from scratch without using a template.

Example risk assessment template names for student event (ACE)

• Travel by Bus

• Travel by Tram

• Travel by Taxi or Personal Car

• Near or in Water

• Specific Activity Risk Assessment

Create a risk assessment template for student events (ACE)

1. Click Add Risk Assessment.

2. Enter details:

   • Name: Enter a descriptive name for the template (required).

   • Description: Describe the risk event, potential causes, and potential consequences (required).

   • Controls: Describe existing controls (policies, procedures, practices) to minimise the risk (required).

   • Consequence Criteria (Optional):

     • Select a consequence level (Insignificant to Severe) for each category:

       • Strategic

       • Catholic identity and mission (2026)

       • Child safety and wellbeing (2026)

       • Education service and delivery (2026)

       • Financial

       • People (2026)

       • Regulatory compliance and governance (2026)

       • Operational (2026)

       • Infrastructure (2026)

       • Reputation

       • Compliance and legal

       • Service delivery

       • Learning and teaching

       • Well-being and safety

       • Information and technology (IT)

   • Risk Ratings (Optional):

     • Likelihood: Select from "Rare" to "Almost Certain."

     • Consequences: Select from "Insignificant" to "Catastrophic/Severe."

     • Effectiveness: Select from "Unknown" to "Good" (effectiveness of existing controls).

   • Treatment:

     • Action: Select from "Monitor-low risk" to "Treat-high risk" (required).

     • Treatment Details: Describe any necessary treatment actions (e.g., "Implement new procedures," "Provide additional training"). Specify who is accountable and when the action will be taken.

3. Click Save.

Modify details of a student event (ACE) risk assessment template

1. Select template name from the list.

2. Make changes.

3. Click Save.

Delete a risk assessment template from student events (ACE)

1. Select template name from the list.

2. Click Delete.

3. Confirm the deletion.