At-a-glance
Delivery: Online
Provider: CIEHF
Format: Text, video, listening, activities
Test: 12 questions, mixed type, immediate result
Recognition: Badge
Duration: Self paced, approx. 3.5 Days
Price: £52 for CIEHF members, £65 for non-members
About this CPD self-study module
This module provides a foundation for understanding Human Factors (HF) and its role in the nuclear industry. It introduces the scope and purpose of HF, its contribution to nuclear safety, and the importance of user-centred approaches in design. You will also consider socio-technical systems and the stages of the system lifecycle.
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Describe what HF is and explain its importance in high-hazard industries.
- Outline how HF contributes to nuclear safety, including its role in the safety case.
- Describe the principles of user-centred design and the use of Target Audience Descriptions (TADs) for the nuclear industry.
- Explain the concept of socio-technical systems and the stages of the system lifecycle.
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