Postgraduate Diploma in Human Performance and Safety Metrics
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Human Performance and Safety Metrics. 8 modules covering ISO 10075-1 (mental workload), ISO 11064-1 (ergonomic design of control centres) and Tobii Pro Lab. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Human Performance and Safety Metrics — studying from New Zealand
Health engineering in New Zealand covers medical devices, biomechanics, rehabilitation technology and occupational safety, with significant activity in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. The Medsafe regulator within the Ministry of Health oversees medical device approval, and the Accident Compensation Corporation plays a central role in workplace injury prevention and safety. Biomechanics research is supported by university groups and by the country's strong sports science community.
Fees for New Zealand: NZ$1,770 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in New Zealand
Typical roles
Questions from New Zealand
Will this qualification be recognised by Engineering New Zealand in New Zealand?
Engineering New Zealand is the professional body for engineers here and runs the Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) pathway. SEIUM's qualifications are private qualifications, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by any national body. Recognition for any purpose is decided by the employer or the relevant body, so check with them before relying on it for registration.
Would a biomechanics or wearables background help me find work in New Zealand?
Interest in wearables and workplace safety exists across New Zealand's health technology, rehabilitation, sport science and occupational health sectors. Whether an employer values a SEIUM qualifications depends on the employer's own assessment of your skills and experience. A portfolio of applied projects is often what carries the most weight in hiring decisions.
Can I study this while working full time in New Zealand?
Yes. The programme is fully online and taught in English, so you can study from anywhere, including from home, and you do not need a student visa for that. Master's programmes total 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, with an assigned technical tutor. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible.
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What you will be able to do
Explain human performance within socio-technical systems.
Measure mental workload using subjective and physiological techniques.
Assess situational awareness and attention in critical tasks.
Apply human reliability analysis methods.
Define indicators that link human performance and safety.
Design assessments in simulation environments.
Propose design improvements aimed at human performance.
Who it's for
- Human factors specialist looking to specialise in Human Performance and Safety Metrics.
- Human reliability engineer looking to specialise in Human Performance and Safety Metrics.
- Cognitive ergonomist looking to specialise in Human Performance and Safety Metrics.
- Operational performance analyst looking to specialise in Human Performance and Safety Metrics.
- Designer of critical interfaces looking to specialise in Human Performance and Safety Metrics.
- Simulation researcher looking to specialise in Human Performance and Safety Metrics.
- Graduates in engineering or science looking to enter the aeronautical industry.
What you'll work with
- ISO 10075-1 (mental workload)
- ISO 11064-1 (ergonomic design of control centres)
- ISO 9241-11 (usability)
- IEC 62508 (human factors in reliability engineering)
- EASA CS-25.1302 (installed systems for the flight crew)
- NUREG-0711 (human factors engineering)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Human factors and ergonomics according to IEA1.2SHELL model of interaction1.3Wickens' information processing1.4Attention, vigilance and mental workload1.5Endsley's situational awareness1.6Naturalistic decision-making1.7Human error and reliability1.8Team performance1.9Environmental factors: noise, heat and lighting1.10Case study: SHELL analysis of a railway control room
2.1Multiple resource theories2.2NASA-TLX: application and analysis2.3SWAT and Bedford scales2.4Secondary task techniques2.5Physiological measures: HRV and pupillometry2.6EEG and fNIRS in mental workload2.7Overload and underload2.8Workload in automation and supervision2.9Predictive workload modelling2.10Laboratory: comparison of NASA-TLX and HRV in a dual task
3.1Levels of perception, comprehension and projection3.2SAGAT freeze technique3.3SART and subjective measures3.4Eye tracking and gaze metrics3.5Distribution of attention across interfaces3.6Inattentional blindness3.7Loss of awareness due to automation3.8Situational awareness in teams3.9Interface design for situational awareness3.10Practice: analysis of gaze heat maps in a simulator
4.1HTA task analysis4.2THERP technique and error probabilities4.3HEART method4.4SPAR-H method in the nuclear industry4.5Hollnagel's CREAM method4.6Performance influencing factors4.7Integration into probabilistic risk assessment4.8Human error data and sources4.9Limitations of HRA4.10Workshop: HEART applied to a maintenance manoeuvre
5.1Leading human factors indicators5.2Error and deviation rates5.3Reaction time and accuracy as metrics5.4Fatigue and alertness indicators5.5Team performance metrics5.6Culture and behaviour indicators5.7Operations data: FOQA and LOSA5.8Correlation between metrics and events5.9Human performance dashboards5.10Practice: defining a human factors indicator scorecard
6.1High-fidelity simulators6.2Design of assessment scenarios6.3Observable behaviour scales6.4Assessment of non-technical skills: NOTECHS6.5Evidence-based training and assessment (EBT)6.6Inter-rater reliability6.7Objective measures in the simulator6.8Debriefing with performance data6.9Transfer validity to the real environment6.10Case study: assessment scenario for a control room team
7.1ISO 6385 and ISO 11064 standards7.2Control interface design principles7.3Adaptive automation7.4Operator-centred alarm management7.5Procedures and checklists7.6Competency-based training7.7Organisational and shift design7.8Assessment of technological changes7.9Integration of human factors in projects7.10Practice: ergonomic review of an operator console
8.1Selection of the socio-technical system8.2Hierarchical task analysis8.3Selection of workload and awareness metrics8.4Design of the measurement protocol8.5Human reliability analysis8.6Proposal of safety indicators8.7Analysis of pilot test data8.8Design recommendations8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 100 % online training on the SEIUM Institute campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it easy to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Tobii Pro Lab, PsychoPy, MATLAB, R, NASA-TLX (assessment application), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied on real cockpit or control room simulator procedures, eye tracking during critical tasks, and mental workload assessments with NASA-TLX. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Explain human performance within socio-technical systems.
Measure mental workload using subjective and physiological techniques.
Assess situational awareness and attention in critical tasks.
Apply human reliability analysis methods.
Define indicators that link human performance and safety.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical regulatory reading.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 800 hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with Tobii Pro Lab, PsychoPy, MATLAB, R, NASA-TLX (assessment application). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An in-house diploma from SEIUM Institute upon passing the continuous assessment and the final integrating project. It is institutional training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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