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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
In this unit, students will explore the various facets of ergonomics, including physical, cognitive and organisational categories, which underpin the relationship between a person and their environment. Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and psychology will be applied to improve the health and safety of workplace environments, equipment and tools. Various ergonomic control measures for the treatment of physical and psychological hazards are evaluated, with the aim of preventing work related injury and illness.
Unit was previously coded OHS5133
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
Students will be provided with learning modules notes that contain self-paced activities, readings and case studies. Students are also supported via interactive online tutorials and an online discussion board forum.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | White Paper: Manual Handling Risk Management | 30% |
| Presentation | Ergonomic Assessment | 30% |
| Test | End of semester Online Test | 40% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
In this unit, students will explore the various facets of ergonomics, including physical, cognitive and organisational categories, which underpin the relationship between a person and their environment. Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and psychology will be applied to improve the health and safety of workplace environments, equipment and tools. Various ergonomic control measures for the treatment of physical and psychological hazards are evaluated, with the aim of preventing work related injury and illness.
Unit was previously coded OHS5133
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
Students will be provided with learning modules notes that contain self-paced activities, readings and case studies. Students are also supported via interactive online tutorials and an online discussion board forum.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | White Paper: Manual Handling Risk Management | 30% |
| Presentation | Ergonomic Assessment | 30% |
| Test | End of semester Online Test | 40% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
OHS6133|3|2