ERGONOMICS PRINCIPLES OF WORK, WORKSTATION AND PLANT DESIGN

HBS5ERG

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject you will study biological and psychological evidence and associated ergonomics principles concerning human capacities and limitations relevant to the design of equipment and 'plant', work tasks, workstations and the physical workplace environment. Specific topics include: anthropometry, work postures and movements, static and dynamic loads, metabolic and cardio-respiratory capacities, and human perceptual and information processing performance characteristics. The aim is to understand some of the key ergonomics requirements to achieve effective work performance and good occupational health and safety outcomes.

School: Psychology and Public Health (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Victoria Weale

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Exchange Students: No

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. Evaluate and communicate on a range of issues relating to ergonomics principles of work, workstation and plant design.

02. Identify, assess and evaluate and reflect critically on hazards that arise from the design of workstations and tools.

03. Analyse and describe aspects of human physical and psychological capacities, including limitations, and the effects that these have on the ability to work safety and efficiently.

04. Critically analyse the efficacy of workplace interventions using evidence based theoretical knowledge and practical ergonomics assessment skills.

On-Line, 2020, Semester 2, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Victoria Weale

Class requirements

Problem Based LearningWeek: 0 - 0
One 2.00 hours problem based learning per week from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via online.
Online learning package, comprising 12 modules, each equivalent to a 2-hour lecture.

TutorialWeek: 0 - 0
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via online.
Participation in online topic discussions, equivalent of 12 hours of tutorials.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
one 2,500-word written reportHurdle: A mark of at least 50% must be attained for the report	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yes	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
participation in online discussions (equivalent to 500 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
six online quizzes, each equivalent to 250 wordsHurdle: At least 3 online quizzes must be satisfactorily completed a pass mark achieved.	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yes	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4