Office and Workspace Ergonomics Training Course (AUS Version)
$27.50 inc. GST
The Office and Workspace Ergonomics Training Course covers how to create a safe, healthy, and productive workspace — whether in an office, at home, or in a hybrid arrangement. It examines common physical and mental health risks in modern work environments, practical workstation setup, management of environmental factors like lighting, temperature, and noise, and how to structure a workday to maintain movement, focus, and wellbeing.
Designed for Australian workplaces, this course is suitable for anyone who works at a desk or uses a computer as part of their role. Participants who complete the course receive an instant digital certificate of completion.
This course will take approximately 46 minutes to complete.
Why is the Office and Workspace Ergonomics Course Important?
Working at a desk can seem low-risk, but poor ergonomic practices and unhealthy work habits are a genuine source of injury and chronic discomfort. Repetitive movements, sustained static postures, and poorly managed environmental factors — lighting, temperature, noise — can cause musculoskeletal disorders and contribute to stress and reduced mental wellbeing over time. These conditions often develop gradually, making them easy to overlook until they become serious.
Employers have a duty to provide a safe work environment, and that duty extends to workstation design, work practices, and the conditions in which people perform their roles. This applies equally to employees working on-site and those working from home.
This course gives employees and organisations the practical knowledge to address ergonomic risks before they result in injury, absenteeism, or long-term health impacts.
Who Should Complete This Course
- Employees who use computers or desk-based workstations as part of their daily role
- Managers and supervisors are responsible for the health and safety of office-based or hybrid teams
- Remote and hybrid workers setting up or reviewing their home workspace
- Any worker who wants to reduce physical strain, improve posture, and support their wellbeing throughout the workday
Topics Covered
- Health and safety risks in the office
- Setting up your workspace
- Arranging your workstation
- Creating a safe office environment
- Maintaining health throughout the workday
Course Experience
The Office and Workspace Ergonomics Training Course is fully online and accessible anytime from any location. It uses interactive, scenario-based learning to connect ergonomic principles to real work situations — including both office and home settings.
Participants complete the course at their own pace and can pause and resume at any time. A 10-question assessment is included, with 100% correct answers required to pass. An instant digital certificate is issued on successful completion. The course is designed to WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards, making it suitable for learners across all literacy levels and accessibility needs.
Assessment
Yes, a 10-question assessment is included, with 100% correct answers required to pass.
Related Courses
- Mental Health Awareness for Employees Training Course (AUS Version)
- Mental Health Awareness for Managers Training Course (AUS Version)
- Strategies to Manage Burnout in the Workplace Training Course
- Building Personal Resilience Training Course
- WHS Fundamentals for Employees – AU Model Laws Training Course (AUS Version)
- Manual Handling Safety Training Course (AUS Version)
- Managing Slip and Trip Hazards Training Course (AUS Version)
- General Evacuation Training Course (AUS Version)
Learning Outcomes
- Identify common physical and mental health risks associated with desk-based and computer work
- Apply ergonomic principles when setting up a workstation or reviewing an existing workspace
- Describe how environmental factors such as lighting, temperature, and noise affect health and performance
- Understand how to structure a workday to support movement, focus, and overall wellbeing
- Contribute to a workplace culture that takes ergonomic health and preventive safety seriously
Organisational Benefits
- Reduce the incidence of musculoskeletal injuries and workstation-related health claims
- Improve workforce productivity and focus by addressing common ergonomic risk factors
- Demonstrate documented commitment to employee health and safety — whether staff work on-site, remotely, or in a hybrid arrangement
- Strengthen audit readiness by ensuring employees across all work settings have received structured ergonomics training
- Lower absenteeism is linked to preventable conditions such as back pain, eye strain, and repetitive strain injuries
| Platforms | Desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile (widescreen) |
| Browsers | Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari are supported (typically versions from 2019 onwards). IE11 is not supported |
| Hosting | Enrol in Tribal Habits portal |
| Accessible | Yes, meets WCAG 2.2 guidelines at a Level AA standard – More info on WCAG 2.2 here |
Description
Why is the Office and Workspace Ergonomics Course Important?
Working at a desk can seem low-risk, but poor ergonomic practices and unhealthy work habits are a genuine source of injury and chronic discomfort. Repetitive movements, sustained static postures, and poorly managed environmental factors — lighting, temperature, noise — can cause musculoskeletal disorders and contribute to stress and reduced mental wellbeing over time. These conditions often develop gradually, making them easy to overlook until they become serious.
Employers have a duty to provide a safe work environment, and that duty extends to workstation design, work practices, and the conditions in which people perform their roles. This applies equally to employees working on-site and those working from home.
This course gives employees and organisations the practical knowledge to address ergonomic risks before they result in injury, absenteeism, or long-term health impacts.
Who Should Complete This Course
- Employees who use computers or desk-based workstations as part of their daily role
- Managers and supervisors are responsible for the health and safety of office-based or hybrid teams
- Remote and hybrid workers setting up or reviewing their home workspace
- Any worker who wants to reduce physical strain, improve posture, and support their wellbeing throughout the workday
Topics Covered
Topics Covered
- Health and safety risks in the office
- Setting up your workspace
- Arranging your workstation
- Creating a safe office environment
- Maintaining health throughout the workday
Experience
Course Experience
The Office and Workspace Ergonomics Training Course is fully online and accessible anytime from any location. It uses interactive, scenario-based learning to connect ergonomic principles to real work situations — including both office and home settings.
Participants complete the course at their own pace and can pause and resume at any time. A 10-question assessment is included, with 100% correct answers required to pass. An instant digital certificate is issued on successful completion. The course is designed to WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards, making it suitable for learners across all literacy levels and accessibility needs.
Assessment
Yes, a 10-question assessment is included, with 100% correct answers required to pass.
Related Courses
- Mental Health Awareness for Employees Training Course (AUS Version)
- Mental Health Awareness for Managers Training Course (AUS Version)
- Strategies to Manage Burnout in the Workplace Training Course
- Building Personal Resilience Training Course
- WHS Fundamentals for Employees – AU Model Laws Training Course (AUS Version)
- Manual Handling Safety Training Course (AUS Version)
- Managing Slip and Trip Hazards Training Course (AUS Version)
- General Evacuation Training Course (AUS Version)
Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- Identify common physical and mental health risks associated with desk-based and computer work
- Apply ergonomic principles when setting up a workstation or reviewing an existing workspace
- Describe how environmental factors such as lighting, temperature, and noise affect health and performance
- Understand how to structure a workday to support movement, focus, and overall wellbeing
- Contribute to a workplace culture that takes ergonomic health and preventive safety seriously
Organisational Benefits
- Reduce the incidence of musculoskeletal injuries and workstation-related health claims
- Improve workforce productivity and focus by addressing common ergonomic risk factors
- Demonstrate documented commitment to employee health and safety — whether staff work on-site, remotely, or in a hybrid arrangement
- Strengthen audit readiness by ensuring employees across all work settings have received structured ergonomics training
- Lower absenteeism is linked to preventable conditions such as back pain, eye strain, and repetitive strain injuries
Accessibility
| Platforms | Desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile (widescreen) |
| Browsers | Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari are supported (typically versions from 2019 onwards). IE11 is not supported |
| Hosting | Enrol in Tribal Habits portal |
| Accessible | Yes, meets WCAG 2.2 guidelines at a Level AA standard – More info on WCAG 2.2 here |