Display Screen Equipment Instructors (City and Guilds Profile of Achievement Award)

Course Content:
By the end of the course the participant will be able to display an understanding of:

• Overview of relevant regulations
• Requirements of DSE Regulations
• Workstations:
  • What constitutes a workstation
  • Operator interface
  • User definition
• Hazards and potential health effects related to DSE work:
  • WRULD
  • Eyesight
  • Stress,etc.
• Ergonomics of the workstation including:
  • Setting up work stations
  • Adjustments
  • Posture and seating
  • Keyboards and screen
  • Housekeeping and checks of posture
• Recording, monitoring and implementing controls
• Assessment techniques
• User training requirements
• Structuring and delivering the training
• Practical assessments
• Written test

The training involves candidate participation with the emphasis on the practical element of the training. On day two the candidate will carry out a practical training session on which they will be assessed.