CVEN30008 Engineering Risk Management
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 50%
- About 3 class hours a week
Is CVEN30008 hard?
CVEN30008: Easier. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (7 reviews).
What you learn
How to find, analyse and manage risk in engineering projects using the ISO 31000 standard and simulation.
After it you can
- Rate risks by severity and likelihood
- Build a risk plan using AS ISO 31000
- Predict failures with Monte Carlo simulation
What you need first
MAST10007 or MAST10008 or MAST10022 or MAST10018
How it’s assessed
Final exam 50%, Assignments 40%, Participation 10%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 7 students on StudentVIP (2014–2023)
- Widely seen as straightforward and easy to score well in, though the content is dry.
- The closed-book exam mixes memorising qualitative terms with probability calculations; formulas are provided.
- Assignments are group based and marked fairly leniently. It is a good elective for non-civil students.
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Quick answers
- When is CVEN30008 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking CVEN30008?
- Needs MAST10007 or MAST10008 or MAST10022 or MAST10018.
- Does CVEN30008 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Final exam 50%, Assignments 40%, Participation 10%.
- Is CVEN30008 hard?
- From 7 student reviews on StudentVIP: Widely seen as straightforward and easy to score well in, though the content is dry.
- What do students say about CVEN30008?
- Widely seen as straightforward and easy to score well in, though the content is dry. The closed-book exam mixes memorising qualitative terms with probability calculations; formulas are provided. Assignments are group based and marked fairly leniently. It is a good elective for non-civil students.
- How many class hours a week does CVEN30008 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take CVEN30008 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- Can I rate CVEN30008?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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