1 – GENERAL PURPOSE
To enable students to recognize the technical and normative guidelines and requirements related to the adaptation of working conditions to the psychophysiological characteristics of workers, and that provide comfort, safety, health and efficient performance at work.
2 – ACQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
All the knowledge acquires with the course in the aspect of the syllabus that will be detailed in this book.
3-TARGET AUDIENCE
All persons who perform activities involving physical exertion involving lifting and handling of materials or objects or actions involving repetitive movements or other procedures that may develop Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders or WMSD, and managers responsible for the implementation of an ergonomics programme.
4 – SCOPE OF WORK
The student, at the time of registration, must present a copy and the original (for verification) or certified copy of documents proving:
- Be over eighteen (18) years old on the day of registration.
- Have completed elementary school.
5 – REQUIREMENTS
Elementary school certificate or GED.
6 – TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS TO FOLLOW THE DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE
The courses offered by West Group online use a teaching methodology which activities are organized within a Virtual Learning Environment . Therefore , to participate in a course in the distance learnign modality , you need to have basic knowlodge in computers , specially knowing how to navigate over the internet.
7 – METHODOLOGY
Theoretical exposition, practical exercises and apply procedures in practice.
8 – DURATION
The course will be taught in 8 hours.
9 – VALIDITY
No expiration date.
1- Who can participate ?
To participate in a course in the distance learnign modality , you need to have basic knowlodge in computers , specially knowing how to navigate over the internet.
2- Does the course have established validation data?
No , There isn’t an expiration date.
3- In what teaching modalities does the course exist?
West Group offers this course both online and on board.