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Human factors specialist (level 7)

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To make systems, products, tasks, jobs, organisations and work environments better for their intended users.

Knowledge, skills and behaviours
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Knowledge

  • The theoretical application of human sciences to the engineering and design of products, processes, and systems based on relevant parts of psychology, physiology, human biology, biomechanics and cognitive science.
  • Numerical, analytical and critical analysis techniques for Human-System Analysis & Assessment. The limitations of these techniques.
  • Qualitative and quantitative approaches and techniques for user engagement.
  • Design principles, methods and limitations for systems design and sociotechnical system design.
  • Human factors principles for Human Machine Interface (HMI) design.
  • Capability and limitations in the design and evaluation of physical ergonomics.
  • Robotic Intelligent and Autonomous Systems (RIAS) and their Human Factors considerations.
  • Principles of Human Factors Integration and Human System Integration.
  • National and international human factors standards and supporting guidance.
  • Legal requirements: statutory and national, international and sector specific legislation and regulation.
  • Research design; ethical and environmental practice in research and qualitative and quantitative approaches to research.
  • The principles and processes of Human Centred Design.
  • Product, service and system lifecycles: planning, developing, preparing, utilising and retirement.
  • Project management techniques for project delivery: planning, resource management, cost and budget control, risk, and quality.
  • Teamwork and leadership: negotiation techniques, conflict management, development techniques, and diversity, equality and inclusivity considerations.
  • Time management techniques.
  • Communication techniques: oral, written, and presentations.
  • The implication of the broader business and engineering context including safety, environmental protection and sustainability, ethics, economic responsibility, social responsibilities, and advances in technology on human factors.
  • Inclusive and accessible design principles and practice.
  • Techniques for user trials and experimentation appropriate to human factors design.

Skills

  • Select and apply human factors methodologies to project requirements.
  • Use computer-based tools to assist in the design, analysis, evaluation and validation of jobs, interfaces, tasks and environments such as: Computer Aided Design, Task Analysis, Anthropometric Modelling, Workload Analysis, HCI/User Interface Design and Prototyping.
  • Produce Specific-Measurable-Appropriate-Realistic-Timebound (SMART) requirements.
  • Identify and comply with legal, statutory and any other relevant legislation and standards to bound and inform design and engineering choices.
  • Design and execute trials and experimentation involving Users.
  • Collect, analyse and interpret data using numerical, analytical and critical analysis techniques.
  • Communicate with colleagues and stakeholders in multidisciplinary teams using different methods including oral, written, and presentation.
  • Plan, manage and lead projects.
  • Produce documentation such as assessments, risk registers, plans, specifications and assurance cases.
  • Plan and undertake research to meet the project requirement.
  • Technical decision making related to human factors engineering considering the impact on the project and area of delegated authority.
  • Use human factors design principles when developing solutions.
  • Plan and manage own time.
  • Integrate human factors programme of work within engineering programmes.
  • Teamwork and leadership skills including: negotiation techniques, conflict management, development techniques, and diversity, equality and inclusivity considerations.

Behaviours

  • Adapt and is resilient to challenging or changing situations.
  • Act in a professional and ethical manner.
  • Lead by example and act as an advocate for human centred and inclusive design practices.
  • Prioritise quality and continuous improvement practices.
  • Lead by example to promote innovation and challenge existing practices.
  • Collaborate and promote teamwork across disciplines.
  • Commit to ongoing professional development.
Apprenticeship category (sector)
Engineering and manufacturing
Qualification level
7
Equal to master’s degree
Course duration
36 months
Maximum funding
£19,000
Maximum government funding for
apprenticeship training and assessment costs.
Job titles include
  • Ergonomist
  • Human factors consultant
  • Human factors engineer
  • Human factors practitioner
  • Human factors specialist

View more information about Human factors specialist (level 7) from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.