Systems Ergonomics Certificate of Credit

This level seven online course covers the fundamentals of systems thinking in terms of ergonomics/human factors and highlights the potential for knock-on effects in response to any system change.

Online course description

This course is an optional module within our online MSc Ergonomics and Human Factors and can be completed as a standalone 10-week course. You will gain 20 credits at level 7 with a Certificate of Credit to evidence your learning achievement.

It is ideally suited to nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, engineers or designers who have effectively studied ergonomics in some form at a local level but who wish to expand their knowledge to consider in a wider, macro-level context.

It considers macro-ergonomics and the organisational context of any situation whilst also considering how individual performance and competence can be assured with appropriate selection and development of staff.

There is particular emphasis on understanding crowd behaviour while how systems impact upon performance, health and wellbeing are also considered.

On successful completion of the module, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of ergonomics / human factors approaches to the analysis of problems and the design of effective systems
• Critically analyse systems to identify where ergonomics may benefit overall system functioning and appreciate the impact any ergonomics / human factors interventions may have upon wider system functioning
• Critically analyse an event, such as a major disaster, from an ergonomics / human factors perspective, and recognise the role that ergonomics / human factors can play in the analysis of, and potential prevention of, such events

You should possess one of the following: A UK undergraduate degree or equivalent international qualification; Equivalent professional qualification in a relevant discipline; We will also consider applications which demonstrate evidence of relevant key practical experience and work-based training.