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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

ergonomist

Ergonomists analyse the design of equipment, furniture, and systems in order to improve it toward safer, healthier, and more efficient ones.

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Description

Ergonomists analyse the design of equipment, furniture, and systems in order to improve it toward safer, healthier, and more efficient ones. They strive to improve the interaction of people with equipment and the environment.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
ergonomicsdesign principlesoccupational healthcopyright legislationhuman anatomymathematics
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
manufacturing processesengineering principlesindustrial design3D modellingengineering processesaestheticsoccupational physiology
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
follow a briefuse CAD softwareidentify customer's needsconsult with design teamconduct research on trends in designdraft design specificationsassess ergonomics of the workplacedraw design sketchesdetermine suitability of materials
OPTIONALOptional competences
write manualscreate a product's virtual modeluse technical drawing softwaregather feedback from employeesadapt to new design materialsteach ergonomics in work placeprepare production prototypesbuild a product's physical modeladapt existing designs to changed circumstancesapply 3D imaging techniquesdesign prototypes

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

33 total
15 essential · 18 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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