Principles of Work Design
Work design is the way jobs and tasks are arranged and organised in the workplace. It shapes how work is planned, carried out, and improved—influencing everything from the tasks people complete to how they collaborate and share responsibility.
Good work design aims to create jobs that are safe, healthy, and satisfying by considering both the physical environment and the social aspects of work. Well-designed jobs improve well-being, boost performance, and reduce risk.
Developed based on the BoK Chapter 34.4 Work Design, this course aims to equip safety practitioners with the knowledge, frameworks and practical tools to analyse, implement, and improve work design, with the goal of creating safer, healthier, and more productive workplaces.
Why This Course Is Different
Unlike traditional training, this is an adaptive learning course. That means:
- The learning path automatically adjusts to your existing level of knowledge, so you skip what you already know and focus on what you need
- You progress faster—cutting the time to competency significantly—while ensuring you master all key concepts and skills
- Real-world examples and scenarios are safety specific, making learning immediately relevant
Whether you’re new to the principles of work design or looking to refresh advanced skills, you’ll get the exact learning experience you need—efficient, engaging, and targeted.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand what work design is and why it’s critical for safety, health, and job satisfaction
- Recognise and apply leading models that guide good work design
- Identify the characteristics of safe, healthy, and engaging jobs, and spot poor work design risks
- Recommend practical improvements or redesign strategies to make jobs safer, more satisfying, and productive
- Apply relevant laws, standards, and organisational factors in your work design decisions
Who Should Enrol
- This course is designed for safety practitioners, as well as anyone with workplace health and safety responsibilities—from team leaders to senior managers, OHS advisors, and HR professionals
Course Details
Duration: 1 hour – self-paced; can be completed faster due to adaptive design
Cost: AIHS Members $88 (incl. GST) | Non Members $104.50 (incl. GST)
Format: 100% Online | Adaptive Learning Path
CPD Points: 1
Continuous Learning
- Use for Verification of Competency: Successfully completing the course demonstrates your capability in essential work design principles, providing documented proof of your skills for compliance, audits, or professional records.
- Refer Back Anytime: As an enrolled learner, you retain access to the course materials and tools, allowing you to revisit the content whenever you need a refresher—ideal for reinforcing knowledge, revisiting frameworks, or getting quick answers on the job.
- Continuous Professional Growth: This isn’t a “once-off” learning event. By returning to the course at different stages of your career, you can adapt your skills and apply them to new challenges and contexts.
Registration & Support
Registrations for this course are now open, and you can register anytime to begin the course.
Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to access and begin your learning. This email will be titled "Admin user". Please ensure you check your junk mail. If you have any issues, contact the Learning and Professional Development team at [email protected]