Ergonomics Application in the Workplace (by distance learning)
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MMME4062 | Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering | 4 | 30 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- MMME4062
- School
- Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 30
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
This module is specially designed to be undertaken by employees in any organisation who can apply ergonomics in their work. It has been produced to define the background to the subject and also enough operational detail to allow candidates to apply the knowledge gained at their work, whether during the module or subsequently in real situations. The distance learning format means that most of the material and specified reading can be undertaken by the student in their own time, but with defined (if limited) access to and support from the university staff.
The module topics include: introduction to ergonomics; the body at work; anthropometry; simple biomechanics; workplace design; work seating; work related upper limb disorders; manual handling; display screen equipment; effects of environmental factors; influence of work organisation.
Re-assessment
Students who fail this module overall and are required to complete a re-assessment will be re-assessed in all failed assessment components. The re-assessment mark for the module will be a combination of the marks from components passed first time and the components which have been re-assessed.
Target Students
Students studying MSc Applied Ergonomics and Human Factors (distance learning) or PGCert Applied Ergonomics and Human Factors (distance learning)
Assessment
- 35% Coursework 1: 2,000 words.
- 35% Coursework 2: 2,000 words.
- 30% Coursework 3: Two applied workplace activities with short reports (2,000 words)
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the key issues related to workplace ergonomics and work design and provide opportunities to put learning into practice.Learning Outcomes
1. Knowledge and understanding of:
- the role of human factors /ergonomics applied to the design of products, workplaces, jobs and systems
- the scientific principles that underpin the anatomical, physiological, biomechanical and engineering foundations of human factors, together with the psychological, environmental and organisational influences on them.
- the scientific literature relevant to human factors.
2. Intellectual skills:
- select and apply the appropriate strategies and techniques for solving human factors questions
- evaluate alternative designs with respect to ergonomics requirements
- critically appreciate and synthesise information from a broad range of sources to aid decision making plan an investigation in a field situation.
3. Professional practical skills:
- apply a range of analytical and evaluation methods which underpin human factors/ergonomics
- evaluate products, workplaces, jobs and systems in relation to performance, quality, safety, satisfaction and well-being
- research and review scientific and industrial literature
- prepare a technical report.
4. Transferable (key) skills:
- obtain information from scientific and industrial literature and from software systems including the internet
- critically analyse and synthesise information from scientific, industrial and internet-based literature
- prepare individual written reports
- undertake self-directed study, including information acquisition and analysis to enable continued learning during a professional career.