Diploma in Job Redesign and Fatigue
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in workstation redesign and fatigue: 8 modules covering work physiology and fatigue, mental workload and psychosocial factors, workstation analysis, ergonomic redesign principles, work organisation and job rotation, digital ergonomics and simulation, evaluation of results, and a final project, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Job Redesign and Fatigue — studying from the United Kingdom
Robotics and automation are growing across the United Kingdom, from manufacturing and logistics to healthcare and research. Universities including Bristol, Oxford, Imperial College London and Edinburgh host robotics research, while the Robotics and Autonomous Systems hub and the Advanced Robotics Hub support collaboration with industry. Manufacturers, logistics operators and automation integrators employ engineers in control systems, sensing, programming and systems integration. Safety standards for collaborative robots shape deployment across industries.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £1,250 (Pound sterling), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United Kingdom
Typical roles
Questions from the United Kingdom
Which UK bodies recognise robotics and control engineering, and how does SEIUM's training fit?
The Institution of Engineering and Technology and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers are the main UK professional bodies for control and automation engineers. Chartered status is awarded through the Engineering Council via accredited routes. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by any national body, so any recognition by these institutions is their own decision.
Will UK robotics and automation employers value a private online qualification?
UK robotics and automation employers usually weigh practical projects, programming skills and relevant experience heavily. A private qualification can support your CV where it reflects applied control or robotics work, particularly a strong final project. Employers decide how much value to attach to it, so tailor your application to their stated requirements.
Can I balance this with a UK job, and is there support in English?
Yes. The programmes are 100% online, taught in English, and you are assigned a technical tutor for support. Study ranges from 300 to 1,900 hours, so plan your schedule accordingly. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. No student visa is required because you study from within the UK.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the physiological and mental mechanisms of work-related fatigue.
Assess the physical and mental workload of a workstation with standardised methods.
Analyse actual work activity using methods and time study.
Redesign workstations applying anthropometric and ergonomic criteria.
Design rotation and break schedules that reduce fatigue.
Validate solutions through simulation with digital humans.
Measure the health and productivity outcomes of improvements.
Who it's for
- Industrial ergonomists.
- Methods and time engineers.
- Occupational health and safety technicians dealing with fatigue and musculoskeletal risks.
- Manufacturing process engineers designing new lines.
- Industrial organisation managers responsible for shifts and rotation.
- Lean and ergonomics consultants.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the automotive sector.
What you'll work with
- ISO 6385:2016 (ergonomic principles in the design of work systems)
- ISO 10075 (mental workload)
- ISO 8996:2021 (determination of metabolic rate)
- ISO 14738 (anthropometric requirements for workstations at machinery)
- EN 12464-1:2021 (lighting of indoor workplaces)
- ISO 11228-3 (handling of low loads at high frequency)
- Spanish Royal Decree 487/1997 on manual handling of loads (Spanish manual handling regulation)
- Siemens Jack
- DELMIA Ergonomics
- ErgoIBV
- Xsens MVN
- Visual Components
8 modules
1.1Physical, mental and sensory fatigue1.2Energy metabolism and oxygen consumption1.3Energy expenditure according to ISO 89961.4Static and dynamic muscle fatigue1.5Breaks, recovery and the Rohmert model1.6Circadian rhythms and shift work1.7Heat, cold and thermal stress1.8Ageing and functional capacity1.9Physiological indicators of fatigue1.10Workshop: estimating the metabolic expenditure of a workstation
2.1Mental workload according to ISO 100752.2Vigilance, monotony and saturation2.3Applying the NASA-TLX method2.4Imposed pace and autonomy2.5Interruptions and multitasking2.6Psychosocial factors and the FPSICO method2.7Sleepiness and the Karolinska scale2.8Human error and fatigue2.9Interaction with automated systems2.10Practical exercise: NASA-TLX assessment of a supervision workstation
3.1Method study and flow process charts3.2Time analysis with MTM and MOST3.3Micromotion study3.4Analysis of actual versus prescribed activity3.5Reach zones and work planes3.6Video recording and analysis3.7Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire3.8Ergonomic risk map of the line3.9Workstation prioritisation3.10Case study: diagnosis of a packing workstation
4.1Hierarchy of control measures4.2Anthropometric sizing according to ISO 147384.3Adjustable working heights4.4Hand tool design4.5Handling aids: balancers and manipulators4.6Design of controls and displays4.7Lighting according to EN 12464-14.8Noise and vibration at the workstation4.9Design for user diversity4.10Practical exercise: dimensional redesign of an assembly table
5.1Job content and enrichment5.2Rotation plans between workstations5.3Rotation assignment algorithms5.4Design of breaks and micro-breaks5.5Line balancing with ergonomic criteria5.6Organisation of shifts and rest periods5.7Multi-skilling and the competence matrix5.8Teamwork and autonomy5.9Worker participation5.10Workshop: rotation plan with ergonomic constraints
6.1Digital humans and anthropometric manikins6.2Simulation with Siemens Jack and Process Simulate6.3Assessment in DELMIA Ergonomics6.4Motion capture with inertial sensors6.5Ergonomics at the line design stage6.6Virtual reality for workstation validation6.7Computer vision for postural analysis6.8Automated ergonomic indicators6.9Limitations of simulation6.10Lab: virtual validation of a new workstation
7.1Before-and-after indicators7.2Sick leave due to musculoskeletal disorders7.3Quality, productivity and staff turnover7.4Perception surveys7.5Statistical analysis of results7.6Cost-benefit of improvements7.7Periodic ergonomic audit7.8Integration into the ISO 45001 system7.9Communicating results7.10Case study: evaluation of a redesign after six months
8.1Workstation selection and context8.2Diagnosis of physical and mental workload8.3Activity analysis8.4Redesign alternatives8.5Simulation and validation8.6Organisational and rotation plan8.7Economic evaluation of the redesign8.8Workstation implementation plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM Institute campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, which makes the programme compatible with full-time work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Siemens Jack, DELMIA Ergonomics, ErgoIBV, Xsens MVN and Visual Components, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: measurement of metabolic expenditure and mental workload at real workstations, workstation simulation with digital humans and before-and-after evaluation of a redesign. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: ISO 6385:2016, ISO 10075, ISO 8996:2021, ISO 14738, EN 12464-1:2021, ISO 11228-3, Spanish Royal Decree 487/1997 on manual handling of loads.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
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 over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Siemens Jack, DELMIA Ergonomics, ErgoIBV, Xsens MVN and Visual Components, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer capable of running the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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