Overview
What you will learn
The Human Factors and Human-Centred Design in Mining course offered by University of Queensland 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.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- 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.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- No dates currently available
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Industrial Design Mining, Oil & Gas View 26 other Short Courses in Mining, Oil & Gas in AustraliaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS CODE: 00025B
- There are no entry requirements for this course.
- This course is for people working in the mining industry or regulatory authorities.
- To be eligible for entry to most UQ programs, you need to meet our minimum English language requirements (overall IELTS of 6.5 and 6.0 in all sub-bands or equivalent).
Tuition Fee
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International
1600 AUD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1600 AUD for the full programme during 2 days. -
National
1600 AUD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1600 AUD for the full programme during 2 days.
Living costs for Brisbane
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.