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Introduction to Human Factors and Human-Centred Design in Mining

Delivered by Sustainable Minerals Institute

Overview

Gain a brief introduction to the field of human factors as it relates to mining, and an awareness of key considerations, issues, and approaches.

This course focuses on the contribution that human factors approaches can make in optimising mining equipment design, designing for diversity, and equipment operations and maintenance through evidence-based insights and real-world examples.

Developed and led by leading human factors researchers and practitioners from the Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre (MISHC) at The University of Queensland’s Sustainable Minerals Institute.

Upcoming courses

Delivery mode
online, self-paced
Date
3 June–2 August 2024
8.30am–4.30pm (GMT+10) Brisbane time
Time commitment
40 hours

Who should attend

This course is for people working in the mining industry or regulatory authorities. It is targeted at individuals who are not human factors specialists but whose work involves:

  • supervising, managing or overseeing workers involved in hazardous operations
  • identifying or addressing workplace hazards
  • investigating workplace incidents
  • providing safety advice
  • participation in equipment procurement processes.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course.

What you'll learn

This course will equip participants to:

  • Appreciate the contribution that human-centred design can make at all stages of the equipment life cycle. 
  • Better understand key human factors considerations relevant to mining equipment design, operation and maintenance.
  • Participate more effectively in human-centred design activities. 
  • Identify potential human factors issues in the workplace.
  • Better understand the human aspects of automation. 
  • Make better procurement decisions by considering the right issues and asking suppliers the right questions.

Time commitment

This is an in-person or online course that will require roughly 40 hours to complete.

  • 2 day workshop
  • Plus 25 hours of independent study

Assessment

You will need to complete two assessments:

  • A multiple-choice quiz on Day 2 of the workshop.
  • An analysis of human factors in your organisation. This will take about 20 hours over four weeks following the workshop.

Certification and accreditation

Students who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion to verify their skills and achievements.

Facilitators

Professor of Human Factors, Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre (MISHC)
Professor Robin Burgess-Limerick
Professorial Research Fellow, Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre (MISHC)
Principal Research Fellow, Sustainable Minerals Institute
Associate Professor Andrew Hill
Principal Research Fellow, Sustainable Minerals Institute
Dr Daniellie Lynas, Research Fellow, Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre (MISHC)
Dr Danellie Lynas
Research Fellow, Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre (MISCH)

Cost

Applicant Price
Individual domestic ex. GST A$1,600
Individual international (GST not payable) A$1,600

Please see the Terms and Conditions (PDF, 123.12 KB).

GST is excluded from the cost

Payment options

We accept credit cards (Visa/MasterCard) for payment, including corporate credit cards. If you do not have access to a card, please contact our team at education@smi.uq.edu.au to discuss your options.

Location

Sir James Foots Building (#47A)

Corner of College Rd and Staff House Rd, The University of Queensland
Room 470, Level 4 Seminar Room
St Lucia, QLD, 4067

Contact

Sustainable Minerals Institute

For more professional development options, visit the Sustainable Minerals Institute website.