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Curtin University

  • 28% international / 72% domestic

Workplace Human Factors Minor

  • Non-Award

Human factors is the science of people at work, focusing on understanding human capabilities and applying this knowledge to improve safety, comfort, and productivity in workplace environments.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Course Code
MINU-WPHMF

About this course

Overview

Human factors is the science of people at work. It is concerned with understanding human capabilities and limitations, and applying this knowledge to areas such as the design of: equipment, systems, tools, workplace environment, and work processes. As a result, this is a multidisciplinary area, which may include engineers, designers, managers, and psychologists. This minor will address the goals of enhancing safety, reducing and managing errors, enhancing occupational comfort, and increasing productivity.

What you will learn

What you'll learn

  • Demonstrate a conceptual understanding of fundamental science, mathematics, data analytics, information science, sustainability principles and/or computing, GC1
  • Solve workplace human factor problems of industrial and societal significance via innovative and creative design or research, working individually or in teams, GC2
  • Select and use current and emerging technologies to develop and communicate effective and innovative solutions to complex problems, GC3

Credit for prior study or work

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

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