CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN ERGONOMICS, SAFETY AND HEALTH

HBS5CIE

Not currently offered

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject a range of contemporary issues in the area of ergonomics, safety and health will be explored. Online lectures will provide the basis of the content for this subject and students will be directed towards a range of other materials for their learning in this subject. Areas covered in the subject will include work-related driving, changing working arrangements, nano technologies, green and sustainable ergonomics and designing for a diverse workforce.

School: Psychology and Public Health (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Tessa Keegel

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Investigate, evaluate and critically analyse complex theoretical models and adaptable practice for a range of contemporary issues in ergonomics.
02. Synthesise, interpret and communicate issues related to contemporary ergonomics practice. Utilise expert judgment and adaptability in response to key concepts.
03. Identify, investigate and evaluate the multifaceted theoretical knowledge base arising from contemporary ergonomics practice and its application to a practical issue.
04. Reflect critically, analyse and evaluate the limitations of available information for a range of topic areas and synthesise results for communication to various stakeholders as determined by the requirements of the stakeholder groups.
Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.