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Ergonomists research ways to design products, workplaces or systems to suit the people who use them.
You could work: between 8am and 6pm; flexibly
As an ergonomist, you could:
You could work at a client's business, in an office or at a university.
You can get into this job through:
You can become an ergonomist by doing a degree that includes ergonomics as part of the course, for example:
You can also take a postgraduate course in ergonomics and human factors, after completing a first degree, or if you have a lot of professional experience in this type of work.
You'll usually need:
You may be able to apply to do a Human Factors Specialist Level 7 Degree Apprenticeship.
It can take around 3 years to complete, and is a mix of on-the-job training and higher education study.
You'll usually need:
If you work in an area like transport, healthcare, design engineering or health and safety you could take industry-recognised training courses in ergonomics to further your career. You might then look to take up postgraduate study.
You can join the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors for professional development training, events and networking opportunities.
You can learn more about careers in ergonomics from the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors.
With experience, you could move into line management or project management.
You might wish to specialise as a consultant in a particular industry, for example:robotics engineering; healthcare and medical technology; transport; power generation
You could also work towards Chartered Ergonomist and Human Factors Specialist status. This gives recognition of your skills and expertise in ergonomics.