Computer Ergonomic Assessor Training

This comprehensive, yet practical, training programme is designed to equip you with the skills and confidence to conduct Workstation Assessments for your staff.

Training format:

Training takes approximately five hours (including a break for lunch) and is in two parts:

1. Two & half -hours, theory session - based on a 45-page training manual (that you get to keep).
2. One-two hours “real-life” practical coaching session - completed with the co-operation of two of your work colleagues.

Where training takes place:

• Training is conducted on-site, for your organisation, at your organisation.
• Training is carried out throughout New Zealand. NOTE: If outside of Auckland, additional costs are added for travel from and to Auckland.

Who the training is for:

• Trained staff often include office managers, HR personale and H&S committee members.
• Between 1 and 6 staff can be trained at any time (with additional costs per person).

What you will learn about:

• What OOS and DPI are, including their contributory factors
• Why our muscles get sore when working at a workstation
• What actions to take when different parts of the body become sore
• The value of regular stretching combined with relevant animated stretching exercises
• What information to request in your Pre-evaluation Questionnaire
• What items to include in your Workstation Assessment Checklist
• How to choose appropriate office furniture such as footrests, ergonomic chairs and computer desks (including standing desks)
• How to choose appropriate workstation hardware including mice, keyboards and monitor mounting arms.
• Workstation hardware optimal ergonomic settings for an individual (completed during the "real-life" practical coaching session)
• Workstation software settings and work-break reminders
• What environmental factors need to be considered
• How to carry out a remote (e.g.home-office) Workstation Assessment
• Health & Safety requirements for computer workstations including the OSH Approved Code of Practice

Trainer expertise:

Training is conducted by a professional with over 14 years’ experience as an assessor; trained in the management of discomfort, pain & injury; and a NZQA work-station assessment accredited practitioner (NZQA standard 17591).

Happy customers:

A number of New Zealand companies have now received Computer ergonomic assessment training with Joyworkz. They work in a range of industries including IT, health, insurance and engineering. 95% of those trained rank the course as excellent!