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Overview

In this subject, work-related determinants of workers' health are reviewed within a broad, macro-ergonomics systems framework. Students will have the opportunity to develop an understanding of some of the mechanisms and pathways via which people's jobs and working environments can affect their physical and psychological health, safety and wellbeing, both … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

Science, Health & Engineering (Pre 2022)

Subject coordinator

Victoria Weale

Subject type

Postgraduate

Year level

Year Level 5 - Masters

AQF level

Level 9 - Masters Degree

Available as elective

No

Available to study abroad / exchange students

No

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Analyse and interpret data on common occupational injuries and diseases
2.
Critically analyse and evaluate a range of theoretical models describing work-related predictors of health
3.
Clearly and effectively communicate evaluations of a range of complex issues concerning work and its impact on health
4.
Investigate, analyse and evaluate the relationship between workload and work-related performance
5.
Investigate, analyse and evaluate the relationship between fatigue and its impact on error and performance