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Ergonomics
PostgraduateCUR-OHS5302024
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Ergonomics
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- analyse the characteristics, capabilities, needs and limitations of humans (human factors) in relation to their work
- analyse the design of work activities, including the plant and equipment, the environment, work organisation and systems to identify potential sources of harm for workers through their tasks
- valuate the degree and suitability of fit between human characteristics and work design factors by identifying mismatches, sub-optimal relationships, and potential sources of human error in decision making
- assess and report appropriate recommendations for improving the ergonomics, human factors, and error management of work to optimise worker wellbeing, job satisfaction and efficiency
- TBA
An introduction to the general principles of ergonomics and factors which influence the interactions between people and work.
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- Quantitative Task Analysis Report (25%)
- Work Design Report and Presentation (40%)
- Take Home Exam (35%)
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- CUR-OHS-GCE-2024 - Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
PostgraduateCUR-OHS-GCE