Course Overview

Training, Assessment and Certification

A properly adjusted and organized office workstation is important to assist the individual to work in comfort, at his or her optimal level. Poor workstation adjustment leads to uncomfortable postures, muscle fatigue and in some cases musculoskeletal injuries involving muscles, tendons and joints. Physical discomfort may occur in the neck, back, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and legs.  In the office world of today, a person may be seated at a workstation for many hours at a time, perhaps for a whole day. This increases the individual's exposure to the health effects of constrained, static postures and repetitive activities.  

An understanding of anatomy and the types of strains and injuries that can occur at an office workstation is important. It provides the individual with essential information to take an active role in remaining comfortable, symptom free and productive at work.

Knowledge of how to adjust an office workstation to suit individual characteristics and requirements will lead to overall job satisfaction and improved  performance. The ability to adjust the workstation  furniture, equipment and environment, and to solve common problems that may occur at the workstation, is a valuable skill to apply in the workplace.
Learning Objectives

At the completion of this Office Workstation program, you will be able to:

  • Understand basic anatomy and seated work postures
  • Recognize common strains and injuries that can occur at the workstation
  • Adjust the workstation to minimise discomfort or potential injury
  • Solve common problems encountered at the workstation
  • Perform simple stretch exercises
  • Undertake an assessment and receive a certificate to acknowledge that you have successfully completed this program
Cost of Office Workstation program

The cost of the Office Workstation program is AU$30 per user credit, covering password access to the program, optional assessment and individual certification, and storage of certification results for 20 years by WorkSafe International Pty Ltd. A user credit expires with certification of a person accessing the program. Discounts are available for multiple user credits purchased in one transaction, discounting at 2-5 credits 10%, 6-10 20%, 11-20 30%, 21+ 40%. Office Workstation program user credits can be purchased by secure payment online. For further information on the program and payment options, contact WorkSafe International.