Human Factors & Ergonomics Training Course In Engineering Project Management

Introduction

In modern engineering projects, optimizing human performance and ensuring user well-being are as critical as technical specifications. This essential Human Factors & Ergonomics training course is meticulously designed to equip engineering professionals, project managers, and designers with the knowledge and practical skills to integrate human-centered design principles throughout the project lifecycle. Participants will gain a robust understanding of how human capabilities and limitations impact system design, learn to minimize errors, enhance safety, improve efficiency, and create user-friendly engineering solutions. Our comprehensive curriculum emphasizes hands-on application, best practices, and real-world scenarios pertinent to the diverse industrial and technological sectors in Kenya, empowering you to create systems that are safe, effective, and intuitive for human interaction.

This engineering human factors course is crucial for organizations in Kenya striving to improve product usability, workplace safety, and overall system performance. Mastering ergonomic design principles and understanding human-centered engineering are indispensable skills for reducing accidents, enhancing productivity, and fostering user satisfaction in complex engineering environments. This program offers an unparalleled opportunity to elevate your expertise in user experience (UX) in engineering projects and safety-critical system design, positioning your projects at the forefront of innovation that prioritizes human well-being and operational excellence across East Africa.

Target Audience

• Engineering Project Managers
• Design Engineers
• Systems Engineers
• Product Development Leads
• Safety Engineers
• User Experience (UX) Designers in Engineering
• Operations Managers

Course Objectives

• Understand the fundamental principles of Human Factors and Ergonomics.
• Recognize the importance of human-centered design in engineering projects.
• Apply human factors methodologies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Learn techniques for analyzing human performance and limitations.
• Develop strategies for designing user-friendly interfaces and systems.
• Understand ergonomic principles for workplace and product design.
• Identify and mitigate human error and cognitive biases in engineering tasks.
• Implement human factors in risk assessment and safety management.
• Develop strategies for effective human-system integration.
• Explore the role of human factors in training and operational procedures.
• Understand regulatory and standardization requirements related to ergonomics.
• Enhance communication and collaboration with human factors specialists.
• Drive improved safety, efficiency, and user satisfaction in engineering deliverables.

DURATION

10 Days

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Introduction to Human Factors & Ergonomics module

• Defining Human Factors (HF) and Ergonomics (Erg)
• The interdisciplinary nature of HF&E in engineering
• Historical context and evolution of HF&E
• Why HF&E is critical for project success and safety
• Key HF&E principles and concepts

Module 2: Human-Centered Design in Engineering Projects module

• Principles of human-centered design (HCD)
• Integrating HCD into the engineering project lifecycle
• User research methods: interviews, observations, surveys
• Developing user profiles and personas
• Iterative design and user feedback loops

Module 3: Human Capabilities and Limitations module

• Cognitive ergonomics: attention, memory, decision-making
• Physical ergonomics: anthropometry, biomechanics
• Sensory capabilities: vision, hearing, touch
• Impact of stress, fatigue, and workload on performance
• Understanding human error and its causes

Module 4: Designing User Interfaces and Controls module

• Principles of effective interface design
• Designing for usability and learnability
• Control-display relationships and mapping
• Alarms and warnings: design and effectiveness
• Automation and human-automation interaction

Module 5: Ergonomics in Workplace and Product Design module

• Workplace layout and environmental factors (lighting, noise, temperature)
• Designing tools, equipment, and machinery for human use
• Anthropometric considerations in design
• Preventing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)
• Ergonomics in product packaging and maintenance

Module 6: Human Factors in Safety Management & Risk Assessment module

• Human factors contribution to accidents and incidents
• Human reliability analysis (HRA)
• Integrating human factors into HAZOP and FMEA studies
• Designing for error tolerance and recovery
• Safety culture and human performance in high-risk environments

Module 7: Human System Integration (HSI) module

• The concept of Human System Integration
• Managing interfaces between humans, technology, and organizations
• Allocating functions between human and automation
• Training system design and development
• Human factors in system verification and validation

Module 8: Regulations, Standards, and Best Practices module

• Overview of relevant international and national HF&E standards
• Regulatory compliance for human factors in engineering projects
• Industry-specific HF&E guidelines (e.g., aerospace, medical devices, manufacturing)
• Ethical considerations in human factors research and design
• Case studies of successful HF&E integration

Module 9: Data Collection, Analysis, and Evaluation module

• Methods for collecting human performance data
• Qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques
• User testing and usability evaluation methods
• Post-implementation review and lessons learned
• Measuring the impact of HF&E interventions on projects

Module 10: Future Trends and Practical Application module

• Emerging technologies and their HF&E implications (AI, VR/AR, robotics)
• Human factors in virtual and augmented reality environments
• Building a human factors capability in an engineering organization
• Practical exercises and case studies relevant to Kenyan projects
• Q&A and discussion on applying HF&E in real-world scenarios

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 10 working days before commencement of the training.