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Postgraduate Diploma in Workstation Redesign and Ergonomic Automation

Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Workstation Redesign and Ergonomic Automation. 8 modules covering ISO 6385 (ergonomic principles in the design of work systems), ISO 11228-3 (repetitive movements) and Siemens Tecnomatix Process Simulate. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration800 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Apply ergonomic principles to workstation design.

02

Assess ergonomic risks using standardised methods.

03

Redesign workstations to reduce biomechanical loads.

04

Simulate workstations with digital manikins.

05

Select automation and collaborative robotics solutions.

06

Integrate human factors into human-robot interaction.

07

Implement and evaluate the redesign using health and productivity indicators.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Industrial ergonomics engineer looking to specialise in Workstation Redesign and Ergonomic Automation.
  • Automation engineer looking to specialise in Workstation Redesign and Ergonomic Automation.
  • Collaborative robotics integrator looking to specialise in Workstation Redesign and Ergonomic Automation.
  • Methods and time technician looking to specialise in Workstation Redesign and Ergonomic Automation.
  • Ergonomics prevention technician looking to specialise in Workstation Redesign and Ergonomic Automation.
  • Process engineer looking to specialise in Workstation Redesign and Ergonomic Automation.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the automotive sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 6385 (ergonomic principles in the design of work systems)
  • ISO 11228-3 (repetitive movements)
  • ISO 10218-2 (industrial robots: integration)
  • ISO/TS 15066 (collaborative robots)
  • Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 (machinery)
  • ISO 12100 (risk assessment of machinery)
  • EN 1005-4 (postures on machinery)
  • Royal Decree 1215/1997 (work equipment)
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1Principles of physical ergonomics
  2. 1.2Anthropometry applied to the workstation
  3. 1.3Working heights and reach zones
  4. 1.4Postures, forces and repetitiveness
  5. 1.5ISO 6385 standard on the design of work systems
  6. 1.6EN 1005 standards on machinery safety
  7. 1.7Machinery Directive and ergonomics
  8. 1.8Participatory ergonomics
  9. 1.9Cost of musculoskeletal disorders
  10. 1.10Case study: ergonomic diagnosis of a packaging line
  1. 2.1ISO/TR 12295 checklist
  2. 2.2OCRA, NIOSH and REBA methods
  3. 2.3Push and pull assessment: Snook-Ciriello
  4. 2.4Digital assessment tools
  5. 2.5Inertial sensors for field assessment
  6. 2.6Prioritising critical workstations
  7. 2.7Assessment of mental workload
  8. 2.8Assessment of workstations with display screen equipment (DSE)
  9. 2.9Assessment report and proposals
  10. 2.10Workshop: OCRA assessment of an assembly workstation
  1. 3.1Hierarchy of ergonomic solutions
  2. 3.2Redesign of heights and reaches
  3. 3.3Design of hand tools
  4. 3.4Handling aids: manipulators and lifters
  5. 3.5Design of adjustable tables and surfaces
  6. 3.6Work organisation and job rotation
  7. 3.7Redesign of material flows
  8. 3.8Design for workforce diversity
  9. 3.9Cost-benefit assessment of the redesign
  10. 3.10Practice: redesign proposal for a picking workstation
  1. 4.1Digital manikins: Jack, RAMSIS and Process Simulate
  2. 4.2Task simulation in 3D environments
  3. 4.3Reach and visibility analysis
  4. 4.4Automatic assessment with standardised methods
  5. 4.5Motion capture to animate manikins
  6. 4.6Virtual reality to validate workstations
  7. 4.7Digital twin of the workstation
  8. 4.8Integration with plant layout design
  9. 4.9Limitations of simulation
  10. 4.10Laboratory: simulation of an assembly task with a digital manikin
  1. 5.1Criteria for automating strenuous tasks
  2. 5.2Industrial robots and cells
  3. 5.3Collaborative robots and ISO/TS 15066
  4. 5.4Task allocation between human and robot
  5. 5.5Active and passive exoskeletons
  6. 5.6AGVs and AMRs for internal transport
  7. 5.7Vision systems to assist the operator
  8. 5.8New risks of automation
  9. 5.9ISO 10218 robot safety standards
  10. 5.10Case study: collaborative cell for repetitive screwdriving
  1. 6.1Level of automation and human control
  2. 6.2Mental workload in process supervision
  3. 6.3Human-machine interfaces in cells
  4. 6.4Trust in automation
  5. 6.5Operator training and retraining
  6. 6.6Acceptance of technological change
  7. 6.7User-centred design
  8. 6.8System usability assessment
  9. 6.9Worker consultation and participation
  10. 6.10Practice: usability assessment of a collaborative cell HMI
  1. 7.1Managing the redesign project
  2. 7.2Pilot tests and validation
  3. 7.3Ergonomic and productivity indicators
  4. 7.4Before and after assessment
  5. 7.5Return on ergonomic investment
  6. 7.6Integration with lean manufacturing
  7. 7.7Monitoring workers' health
  8. 7.8Documentation and standardisation
  9. 7.9Scaling to other workstations
  10. 7.10Case study: economic evaluation of an ergonomic automation
  1. 8.1Selection of the workstation or line
  2. 8.2Initial ergonomic assessment
  3. 8.3Redesign alternatives
  4. 8.4Simulation with digital manikin
  5. 8.5Automation proposal
  6. 8.6Safety and human factors analysis
  7. 8.7Cost-benefit assessment
  8. 8.8Implementation plan
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Fully 100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Siemens Tecnomatix Process Simulate, ABB RobotStudio, Dassault DELMIA, AutoCAD, advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Trials are studied using real ergonomic assessment procedures before and after the redesign, simulation of workstations with digital manikins and collaborative robotics pilots. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operating limits.
Industry-mentored:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible delivery(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:with a safety-by-design approach, OT cybersecurity, DIH and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Selection of the workstation or line

Apply ergonomic principles to workstation design.

Initial ergonomic assessment

Assess ergonomic risks using standardised methods.

Redesign alternatives

Redesign workstations to reduce biomechanical loads.

Simulation with digital manikin

Simulate workstations with digital manikins.

Automation proposal

Select automation and collaborative robotics solutions.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Industrial ergonomics engineerAutomation engineerCollaborative robotics integratorMethods and time technicianErgonomics prevention technicianProcess engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient level of Spanish to read technical standards documentation.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme comprises 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.

The programme uses Siemens Tecnomatix Process Simulate, ABB RobotStudio, Dassault DELMIA, AutoCAD and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification issued by the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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