Ergonomics and Safety Management

1. Introduction to Ergonomics and Safety Defines ergonomics, its role in occupational safety, and its impact on worker health and productivity.

2. Human Factors and Workplace Design Explores how human capabilities and limitations influence workplace layout, equipment design, and task performance.

3. Ergonomic Risk Assessment Introduces methods for identifying and evaluating ergonomic hazards such as repetitive motion, awkward postures, and forceful exertions.

4. Workstation and Tool Design Covers principles of designing safe and efficient workstations, tools, and equipment to reduce strain and injury.

5. Manual Handling and Material Movement Provides safe lifting techniques, load assessment, and mechanical aids to prevent musculoskeletal disorders.

6. Ergonomics in Office Environments Focuses on computer workstation setup, seating, lighting, and digital ergonomics for office workers.

7. Industrial Ergonomics Applications Examines ergonomic practices in manufacturing, construction, and other high‑risk industries.

8. Integrating Ergonomics into Safety Management Systems Explains how to embed ergonomics into organizational safety policies, audits, and continuous improvement processes.

9. Training and Awareness Programs Highlights the importance of employee training, awareness campaigns, and participatory ergonomics.

10. Future Trends in Ergonomics and Safety Discusses emerging technologies, wearable devices, and data‑driven approaches to ergonomic risk management.

• Builds competency in identifying and mitigating ergonomic risks

• Enhances compliance with occupational health and safety standards

• Reduces workplace injuries and improves employee well‑being

• Strengthens productivity through better workplace design

• Provides recognized certification to support career advancement in safety and ergonomics

• Safety officers and compliance managers

• HR and occupational health professionals

• Supervisors and line managers in industrial and office settings

• Ergonomics consultants and workplace designers

• Professionals preparing for safety audits and certifications

• Assessment Type: Written exam + practical evaluation

• Format: MCQs, short answers, and ergonomic risk assessment project

• Total Questions: 60 theory + 1 practical assignment

• Passing Score: 70%

• Duration: 2 hours (written) + 1 hour (practical)

• Certification: Ergonomics and Safety Management Certificate

To deliver this Qualification, HiQual UK Approved ATPs must demonstrate the capability to deliver, assess, and internally quality assure qualifications in line with recognised regulatory principles and the expectations of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

Approved centres must operate effective systems to ensure the validity, reliability, fairness, consistency, and security of assessment.

1. Centre Recognition and Legal Compliance

Centres must be formally recognised by HiQual UK prior to the delivery or assessment of any qualification. To maintain recognition, centres must: Be a legally constituted organisation operating in compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements. Demonstrate effective governance, management oversight, and clear lines of accountability. Comply with all HiQual UK policies, procedures, and conditions of centre recognition. Notify HiQual UK promptly of any material changes that may affect delivery, assessment, or internal quality assurance arrangements.

2. Resources, Facilities, and Learning Environment

Centres must ensure that sufficient and appropriate resources are in place to support learning and assessment. This includes: Learning environments appropriate to the mode of delivery, including classrooms and, where applicable, specialist or practical facilities. Access to learning and assessment resources that enable learners to meet qualification outcomes. Secure systems for managing learner data, assessment records, and certification claims. Arrangements that support equality of access and reasonable adjustments for learners where required.

3. Staff Competence and Occupational Expertise

Centres must ensure that all staff involved in delivery, assessment, and internal quality assurance are competent and suitably qualified. Centres must: Appoint tutors with appropriate subject knowledge, teaching competence, and relevant occupational or professional experience. Ensure assessors are trained and competent in applying HiQual UK assessment requirements and standards. Appoint a qualified Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) responsible for monitoring assessment practice and decisions. Maintain records of staff qualifications, experience, training, and continuing professional development (CPD).

4. Assessment Practice and Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)

Centres must operate robust internal quality assurance systems to ensure assessment integrity. Centres must: Ensure assessment is valid, fit for purpose, and conducted in line with HiQual UK requirements. Implement effective IQA procedures to monitor assessor performance and confirm the consistency of assessment decisions. Maintain accurate, complete, and auditable records of learner registration, assessment evidence, and outcomes. Carry out regular internal reviews and standardisation activities to support continuous improvement.

5. Integrity, Risk Management, and Malpractice

Centres must take appropriate measures to protect the integrity of assessment. Centres must: Maintain policies and procedures for the prevention, identification, and management of malpractice and maladministration. Ensure secure handling, storage, and retention of assessment materials and learner evidence. Report any suspected or confirmed malpractice to HiQual UK in accordance with published procedures.

6. Health, Safety, Safeguarding, and Learner Protection

Centres must provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. Centres must: Comply with applicable health and safety and safeguarding legislation. Conduct risk assessments for learning activities, particularly where practical or technical work is involved. Maintain procedures to safeguard learner welfare and wellbeing.

7. Learner Information, Support, and Fair Treatment

Centres must ensure learners are informed, supported, and treated fairly. Centres must: Provide clear and accurate information on programme requirements, assessment methods, and certification. Ensure learners receive timely and constructive feedback on assessment outcomes. Operate transparent complaints and appeals procedures aligned with HiQual UK requirements. Manage learner information securely in compliance with data protection legislation.