PUP116 Human Factors and Ergonomics

Human Factors and Ergonomics is the scientific discipline concerned with the fundamental understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system and the application of appropriate theory and methods to improve human performance and well-being with benefits for the overall work system. Ergonomics promotes a holistic, systems approach by considering cognitive, physical and broader factors (e.g., social, organisational and environmental). Knowledge of current methods and techniques commonly used in ergonomics is essential for the occupational health and safety professional to contribute to the design and evaluation of tasks, work systems, product/service systems and environments.

Unit information

Unit code: PUP116
Faculty: Faculty of Health
School/Discipline: School of Public Health and Social Work
Credit points: 12

Dates and locations

Teaching period	Dates	Locations
Semester 2, 2025	21 July 2025 - 15 November 2025	Kelvin Grove Kelvin Grove (Online)

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Fees

Commonwealth supported place (CSP) student contribution amount: 2025: $1,164
Domestic fee-paying student fee: 2025: $3,216
International student fee (excluding study abroad students): 2025: $4,668

Guide to fees

Commonwealth supported place (CSP) student contribution amount

For Australian citizens, permanent visa holders and permanent humanitarian visa holders, and New Zealand citizens who study this unit:

as part of a QUT course and are eligible for a Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
as a cross-institutional student who has a Commonwealth supported place at their home university.

Domestic fee-paying student fee

For Australian citizens, permanent visa holders and permanent humanitarian visa holders, and New Zealand citizens, who study this unit:

as part of a QUT course and are not eligible for a Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
as a cross-institutional student who does not have a Commonwealth supported place at their home university
as a single-unit study student.

International student fee

For international students who study this unit:

as part of a QUT course
as a cross-institutional student.

Previous study requirements

Equivalents: PUZ116

Guide to previous study requirements

Prerequisites: To enrol in this unit, you must have completed these prerequisite units (or have credit, advanced standing or exemption for them), or be able to demonstrate that you have equivalent background knowledge.
Anti-requisites: You can’t enrol in this unit if you have completed any of these anti-requisite units.
Co-requisites: To enrol in this unit, you must have already completed these co-requisite units, or you must enrol in them at the same time.
Equivalents: You can’t enrol in this unit if you have completed any of these equivalent units.
Assumed knowledge: We assume that you have a minimum level of knowledge in certain areas before you start this unit.

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