ENGLISHAbout the Course
Spending many hours sitting at a desk in an office during the workday can cause strain, stress and fatigue with a poorly designed workstation. Display Screen Equipment includes computers and laptops as well as the devices such as tablets and Smartphones, all of which can have an impact on our posture, muscles and overall wellbeing. This course will introduce you to the importance of DSE awareness, the regulations that exist in the workplace and how you can better organise your workstation to reduce the risk. It will also explore assessments and good working practices to make your work more comfortable and safer.
Who Should Complete this Display Screen Equipment Course?
This course is ideal if you work in an office environment and most of your duties involves computers, laptops or mobile devices such as tablets or Smartphones. It is useful for all kinds of staff from administrators to managers and receptionists. It is best suited to those who have an understanding of DSE but who want to develop a deeper understanding of best practice and DSE assessments.
Course Content
DSE Explained
An introductory module that establishes the foundations for the work you will carry out in the rest of the course. You will cover DSE terminology, the risks and impact of a poorly designed workstation. You will also gain a deeper understanding of employer and employee obligations as well as the legislation that relates to DSE.
DSE Assessments
Knowing what the risks are is one thing but being able to objectively evaluate your workstation to identify risks is another. This section will walk you through the DSE assessment process, so you know what to look for and how to record your findings.
Workstation Setup
The best workstations are DSE friendly and ergonomically designed. This will reduce strain, stress and other problems associated with prolonged use of display screen equipment. Within this module you will learn how to properly set up your workstation for maximum comfort and safety.
Posture and Wellbeing
The final section of the course will explore posture and wellbeing, giving you top tips, practical steps and strategies to help reduce and where possible eliminate the risk of using DSE for long periods of time.
Format
All of our courses are delivered directly online and are self-paced so you can study wherever and whenever. The course material is delivered in short sections covering each of the above units in detail and is accompanied with a short test at the end of each to reinforce what you have learned. In order to complete the course successfully you will need to pass 21 out of 30 questions in the end of course assessment.
Duration
This course typically takes approximately 1 – 2 hours to complete although this can vary for each student. Once registered for the course there is no time limit for completion.
Certification
Once you have successfully passed the end of course assessment you can download and print an industry recognised certificate which is endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality.
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Once you have successfully passed the end of course assessment you can download and print an industry recognised certificate which is endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality.
Group Training
If you are responsible for training a large number of staff, you may also be interested in our group training portal www.thetrainingterminal.com. Our well established system allows you to easily track and record who has received and completed the training, while reducing the need for administration and paperwork.
