Level 2 Award in Ergonomics in the Workplace
Level 2 Award in Ergonomics in the Workplace
Course Overview
The Level 2 Award in Ergonomics in the Workplace introduces participants to the principles and application of ergonomics to enhance workplace safety, comfort, and efficiency. The course equips learners with the knowledge to identify ergonomic risks, assess workplace designs, and implement solutions that minimize injuries and maximize productivity.
This training is suitable for supervisors, safety officers, HR personnel, and anyone responsible for workplace health and safety improvements.
Benefits
- Improved Safety: Reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and workplace injuries.
- Enhanced Productivity: Optimize work environments to promote efficiency and comfort.
- Employee Well-Being: Foster a healthier, more satisfied workforce.
- Regulatory Compliance: Align with health and safety standards related to ergonomics.
- Specialized Skills: Gain expertise in ergonomic assessment and implementation.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Define ergonomics and its relevance in workplace safety and productivity.
- Identify ergonomic hazards and risks in various work environments.
- Conduct ergonomic assessments and evaluations.
- Recommend practical solutions for ergonomic challenges.
- Implement ergonomic principles in workplace design and daily operations.
- Promote employee awareness of ergonomics and safe work practices.
Study Units
Unit 1: Introduction to Ergonomics
- Definition and importance of ergonomics.
- Ergonomics and workplace health and safety.
- Legal requirements and standards for ergonomics.
Unit 2: Common Ergonomic Hazards
- Understanding musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
- Identifying repetitive motion, awkward postures, and forceful exertions.
- Ergonomic risks in office, industrial, and manual work environments.
Unit 3: Ergonomic Assessment Techniques
- Tools and methods for ergonomic assessment.
- Evaluating workstation designs and processes.
- Conducting employee ergonomic surveys.
Unit 4: Solutions for Ergonomic Issues
- Redesigning workstations and tools for ergonomic efficiency.
- Implementing proper lifting techniques and body mechanics.
- Integrating ergonomic solutions in daily tasks and processes.
Unit 5: Promoting Ergonomics Awareness
- Educating employees on ergonomic practices.
- Encouraging active participation in ergonomic programs.
- Monitoring and improving ergonomic interventions over time.
Career Progression
Achieving the Level 2 Award in Ergonomics in the Workplace provides a pathway to roles and opportunities such as:
- Ergonomic Specialist: Focus on improving workplace design and reducing ergonomic risks.
- Health and Safety Officer: Incorporate ergonomic assessments into broader safety programs.
- HR and Wellness Coordinator: Develop ergonomic policies and wellness initiatives.
- Occupational Health Advisor: Provide guidance on preventing and managing MSDs.
- Workplace Consultant: Offer expertise on ergonomic improvements across industries.
This certification builds a foundation for further studies in ergonomics or occupational health and safety, supporting long-term career growth in workplace wellness and safety fields.
Our assessment process is designed to ensure every learner achieves the required level of knowledge, skills, and understanding outlined in each course unit.
Purpose of Assessment
Assessment helps measure how well a learner has met the learning outcomes. It ensures consistency, quality, and fairness across all learners.
What Learners Need to Do
Learners must provide clear evidence that shows they have met all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit. This evidence can take different forms depending on the course and type of learning.
Types of Acceptable Evidence
Assignments, reports, or projects
Worksheets or written tasks
Portfolios of practical work
Answers to oral or written questions
Test or exam papers
Understanding the Structure
Learning outcomes explain what learners should know, understand, or be able to do.
Assessment criteria set the standard learners must meet to achieve each learning outcome.
Assessment Guidelines
All assessment must be authentic, current, and relevant to the unit.
Evidence must match each assessment criterion clearly.
Plagiarism or copied work is not accepted.
All learners must complete assessments within the given timelines.
Where applicable, assessments may be reviewed or verified by internal or external quality assurers.
Full learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each qualification are available from page 8 of the course handbook.
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