Display Screen Equipment Awareness

Are you aware of how potentially damaging a poorly designed workstation can be? Sitting at a desk for a prolonged period of time can cause stress and fatigue that can have an impact on our posture, muscles and overall wellbeing.

Display Screen Equipment does not only mean computers and laptops, it also refers to devices such as tablets and smartphones. This informative course will introduce you to the importance of DSE awareness, it will teach you about the regulations that exist and will offer practical advice on how to organise your workstation to reduce the risk. You will also explore assessments and learn about good working practices to make your work more comfortable and safe.

Reed courses certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

• DSE Explained 10:03

  • 1: Video - Part 1 09:03
  • 2: Assessment 1: DSE Explained 01:00

• DSE Assessments 08:22

  • 3: Video - Part 2 07:22
  • 4: Assessment 2: DSE Risk Assessment 01:00

• Workstation Setup 12:45

  • 5: Video - Part 3 10:45
  • 6: Assessment 3: Workstation Setup 02:00

• Posture and Wellbeing 11:07

  • 7: Video - Part 4 10:07
  • 8: Assessment 4: Posture and Wellbeing 01:00

• End of Course Assessment 12:00

  • 9: Final Test 12:00

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.

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.

There are no entry requirements for this course.

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