This diploma program is designed for professionals to deal with ergonomics issues that often arise in the workplace from poor design of workstations and workplaces.

Topics

  • Ecological Ergonomics
  • Integrating Cognitive and Digital Human Models for Virtual Product Design
  • Time Study during Vocational Training
  • The Laws of Ergonomics Applied to Design and Testing of Workstations
  • Day-to-Day Monitoring of an Operator’s Functional State and Fitness-for-Work: A Psychophysiological and Engineering Approach
  • Identification of Mental Modules
  • Identification of Neural Modules.
  • The New Interface of Brain, Mind, and Machine
  • The Interaction of Sleep and Memory
  • Attention, Selection for Action, Error Processing, and Safety
  • Activity Theory: Comparative Analysis of Eastern and Western Approaches
  • Discourse in Activity
  • Movements of the Cane Prior to Locomotion Judgments
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Emotional Regulation of the Learning Process
  • Emotional Resources of the Professional Trainer
  • Good Judgment: The Intersection of Intelligence and Personality
  • Relational Self in Action: Relationships and Behavior

Overall Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module learners will be able to equip with ergonomic skills to address MSD issues in their workplace, as well as to instate effective prevention programs to minimize MSD risks.

 Course Structure

Executive Diplomas are professional diplomas delivered in a manner that gives you the flexibility to learn at a time and place that suits your personal and work life. You can embark immediately on an Executive Diploma knowing you can fit it into your schedule.

Assessment

There are 50 Multiple Choice Questions (“MCQ”) for each module. If you start an MCQ session, please remember that it will time-out after 1.5 hours. You have three attempts at the MCQ to achieve a pass mark, which is set at 50%.

Admission Criteria

You should show that you will be able to fulfil and benefit from the objectives of the diploma or certificate and be able to achieve the required standards. Although no prior knowledge is required you should normally be at least 16 years old and have the following:

  • Level 2 (QCF) Certificate; or
  • 4 GCSEs at grade C or above; and/or
  • Relevant work experience.

Delivery Mode

Mode A: Fully Taught mode

Available at selected Approved Learning Centers. For each module we recommend that Approved Learning Centers provide at least 48 hours of face to face lectures and tutorials.

Mode B: Blended Learning mode

Available at selected Approved Learning Centers where classes are held plus learners are given a complete set of learning materials to facilitate independent study which can be accessed through our designated Learning Portal.

We recommend that Approved Learning Centers provide between 24and 36 hours of lectures/tutorials and that you spend at least 12 hours learning online.

Mode C: Fully Online mode

Learners are given a complete set of learning materials to facilitate independent study which can be accessed through our designated Learning Portal. For each module we recommend at least 72 hours of online learning.

Location

For the Blended and Fully Taught modes please Contact Us for an Approved Learning Centre near you. Please note we are constantly adding Approved Centers.

Student Learning Time

Executive Diploma should be completed in 6 months.