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Overview
What you will study
In KTH Royal Institute of Technology's RAMP Course 1 - Assessment of Work-Related Injury Risks using RAMP I, the overall objectives are that the student acquires an overview of the risk management tool RAMP and how each of the four modules in the RAMP tool should be applied. In addition, the objective is that the student gets hands-on training in carrying out risk assessments with the RAMP I module and learns how to interpret the results, as well as how to proceed in the risk management process.
After successful completion of this course the student shall:- have acquired and be able to articulate basic knowledge of musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk factors, a selection of MSD risk assessment methods, and injuries related to manual handling and their consequences for individuals, organisations and society
- be able to identify MSD risk factors in manual handling at the workplace
- be able to perform MSD risk assessments using RAMP I
- be familiar with how to interpret the assessment results and develop risk-reducing solutions and action plans (using RAMP Results and Action modules)
- be able to make informed decisions on how to proceed with the risk management process when MSD risk factors have been identified
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- ÖVN 1: a digital part with videos, reading material, assignments (including questions and discussions) and examination (ÖVN 1). Here 6 modules are included: Course Basics, Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs), The RAMP Tool, RAMP I Assessment and Example from the Food Industry, RAMP I Assessment and Example from the Logistics industry Example and a Final Exam and the End of the Course module.
- INL 1: An assignment, which partly is based on a research paper.
- SEM 1: four webinars via Zoom with discussion of and reflection on course material and assignments in ÖVN 1 and INL 1.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
2 ECTS
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Risk Management Occupational Health and Safety View 4 other Short Courses in Risk Management in SwedenAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- Advanced level with 120 credits in one of the three subject areas of technical science, natural science or medical science
- English B/English 6
Tuition Fee
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FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SEK for the full programme during 2 months.
If you are an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen or hold a residence permit in Sweden for something other than studies you generally do not have to pay tuition fees.
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