INDUSTRY TRAINING COURSE

Human Factors Training Course

CONTENT :

US 26855 Analyse Human Factors present in workplace practices at an extractive site (Level 4, 10 credits)

Human factors Knowledge increases the effectiveness of the design and implementation of risk controls. Research into human factors internationally has focused on high-risk industries like extractives, rail and air travel.

This course provides a base knowledge of concepts and principles related to human factors and their effect on workplace practice and the effectiveness of risk controls. It includes the analysis of workplace practices by examining human factors that could contribute to error-producing conditions and the recommendation of controls to reduce the likelihood of human factors contributing to incidents and accidents in the workplace.

This knowledge provides significant insights into how improvements can be made to risk controls to reduce the likelihood of their failure due to human factors. It is complimentary knowledge for those involved in risk assessment and control processes, and incident investigations and may enable them to further reduce risks on the work site through the design of more effective risk controls.

If the client is able to supply a range of incidents from its worksites these can be analysed for those which have error producing conditions contributed to by human factors. These can be used as case studies

DURATION :

2 days - Some assessment work will need to be completed outside this course for award of the unit standard.

Location :

NZ Mines Rescue have training facilities available in Huntly and Rapahoe, with delivery available nationwide in the workplace or other suitable training venue.