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Ergonomists research ways to design products, workplaces or systems to suit the people who need to use them.
You could work: between 8am and 6pm; flexibly
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 qualify as an ergonomist by doing a degree in ergonomics.
You can also complete a degree in a related subject then take a postgraduate course in ergonomics. Related subjects include:
You can find out more about accredited postgraduate ergonomics courses from the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors.
You'll usually need:
If you work in industries like transport, healthcare or health and safety you may be able to complete short courses in ergonomics that will give you an insight into the field.
You can find out more from the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factorsing_Courses.aspx?hkey=c4428266-d7cf-4f84-8014-5f5075416291x].
You can join the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors for professional development training, events and networking opportunities.
You'll find more about careers and training in ergonomics from the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors.
With experience, you could progress into line management or project management.
You could move into consultancy work, or provide specialist services like workplace design or health and safety.